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cvt 1600 900 60
xrandr --newmode "1600x900_60.00" 118.25 1600 1696 1856 2112 900 903 908 934 -hsync +vsync
xrandr --addmode VGA1 1600x900_60.00
xrandr --output VGA1 --mode 1600x900_60.00
xrandr --output VGA1 --right-of eDP1
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this will create resolution of 1600x900 at 60hz ( which does not seem to come with ubuntu out of box ) .
then it will add that resolution to monitor at VGA1
then it will extend the laptops display (eDP1 ) to the right hand side..and show VGA1

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....always have issues when i upgrade my laptop..ugh!!!

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