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Having dual monitors is now really a common element for any developer or designer. 

I thought I would share some of the links I have collected in relation to backgrounds and applications that can make the dual experience better.

Backgrounds

• http://www.dualmonitorbackgrounds.com
• http://www.csbmb.princeton.edu/~smcclure/dualmonitor.html
• http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper_beta/downloads/date/any/
• http://browse.deviantart.com/customization/wallpaper/multidisplay/#order=9
• http://www.dualscreenwallpaper.com/
• http://www.3datadesign.com/gallery/eng/
• http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/70-beautiful-dual-monitors-desktop-wallpapers/

Applications

• UltraMon – Lots of useful features.
• Display Fusion - Free Multi-Monitor Desktop Wallpaper Software.
• Multimon – Expand taskbars and more.
• Samurize – Ability to monitor system resources and desktop enhancements.

Blog references

• Life Hacker – Embed Outlook on the desktop
• Life Hacker – Google Calendar as your wallpaper

If you know of anything that I have missed that would benefit please get in touch/leave a comment.