Ubuntu – launch game from steam at fullscreen on external monitor on laptop

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I have recently installed steam and Dota 2 on my Ubuntu box. I would like to use my external monitor to get the "full experience". The problem is that when I use the fullscreen option I get the game on fullscreen on my laptop screen. I have checked "Make this the primary display for the X Screen" for external display in NVidia X Server Settings.

What else can I do to use my external monitor for fullscreen gaming ?

Best Answer

I was able to get it working in Ubuntu 14.04 under the display settings under "Launcher Placement" selecting the monitor I wanted my apps to launch on. Hope this helps! Now Dota 2 launches on my primary full screen! WEWT