[bug] multi-monitor reconnection is not working

[fortran01]

describe the bug
Multi-monitor reconnection is not working. I saw this #694 and maybe it is supposed to work.

system info

• os: MacOS 15.2
• screenpipe version: 0.23.8 (20250110.003649)

additional context

These are ways to reproduce:

1. Restart the Mac. Recording settings in the UI will show only one monitor.

2a. Disconnect the external monitor. Recording settings in the UI switches from 2 monitors to 1 monitor.
2b. Replugging the external monitor does switch back to 2 monitors.
2c. Selecting 2 monitors prompts that a restart is required to apply the changes.

[louis030195]

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Attempt	Started (GMT+0)	Solution
🔴 @EzraEllette	Jan 18, 2025, 9:11:28 PM	WIP

[EzraEllette]

This bug is caused by loadDevices()

Every time the RecordingSettings component re-renders, the device lists refresh.

I propose that we save a history of devices, and use that to populate the combo boxes for device selection. If a device isn't connected, it can be selected, unselected, or removed from the history.

/attempt #1118

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