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# isUsableForDesktopGUI()

Returns a Boolean value indicating whether the specified display mode is usable for a desktop graphical user interface.

```
func isUsableForDesktopGUI() -> Bool
```

## Return Value

If `true`, the specified display mode is usable for a desktop graphical user interface; otherwise, `false`.

## Discussion

This function’s criteria include factors such as sufficient width and height and adequate pixel depth.

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