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Second-screen setup: using a guide while you play

How to keep a guide, tracker and notes beside you without breaking immersion. Phone, tablet and PC setups compared.

1 min readUpdated 15 Nov 2026By Neon Arcade Editorial

Most completion players have a second screen nearby. Set it up well and checking a guide takes seconds. Set it up badly and you'll be fumbling while the game waits.

Phone

Best for: quick lookups and ticking off items.

  • Use a stand so the screen is visible without picking it up.
  • Turn on auto-rotate lock and raise the screen timeout while you play.
  • Bookmark the pages you'll use most, such as your tracker and current guide.

Tablet

Best for: following long walkthroughs and checklists.

  • The larger screen shows a full checklist without scrolling.
  • Split-screen mode can show a guide and your tracker side by side.

PC monitor or laptop

Best for: planning sessions and detailed note-taking.

  • Snap a browser window to one side of the screen.
  • Keyboard notes are much faster than typing on a phone.

Reduce friction

  • Lower the second screen's brightness so it doesn't pull your eyes away.
  • Turn off notifications while you play.
  • Keep one tab per purpose: guide, tracker and notes.

Neon Arcade is designed mobile-first so that search, trackers and guides work well on a phone beside your TV.

Sources

  • Neon ArcadeNeon Arcade editorial team — original writingAccessed 15 Nov 2026

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