This command sets the correct resolution on my external monitor and resolves my GNOME issues in 8.10:
xrandr --output VGA --mode 1280x1024 Nevertheless xrandr still reports 1400x1050 as a supported resolution for my external monitor (which is only capable of 1280x1024). -- xrandr reports wrong resolution https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/260847 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs