This obscure Windows tool made me an ultrawide monitor believer
For years, I believed ultrawide monitors were nothing more than a gimmick. A monitor is a monitor is a monitor, I thought. Some may be a bit bigger, some might be higher […]
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Should you upgrade your monitor? 5 signs it’s time
Most people buy a monitor and then never think about it again. Much like with cars, they’ll keep using the display until it flat-out dies. But there are other good reasons to […]
Acer preps OLED monitor and glasses-free 3D laptop
The Predator X34 is a phenomenally popular line of monitors, combining the common 34-inch, 1440p ultrawide form factor with great features and a competitive price. The series has had a few iterations, […]
This radical Philips dual monitor is half LCD, half e-ink
E-ink promised us a future free from eye strain a few years ago. That hasn’t quite come to pass — outside of the portable e-reader niche and maybe one new Lenovo laptop […]
Microsoft finally adds some useful Widgets to monitor your PC
If you’ve complained that Windows’ own Widgets simply clutter up your screen with junk stories, pay attention: There are several new, useful widgets that a recent Microsoft app makes available for you […]
This LG monitor lives inside a stylish briefcase
“Portable monitor” usually refers to a small, secondary screen, plugged into a laptop to expand its multi-tasking capabilities on the road. LG has something different in mind with the Standby Me Go. […]
Samsung’s 49″ OLED Odyssey ultrawide monitor gets price, release date
There are a lot of OLED gaming monitors hitting the market right now, and after years and years of watching the tech in the home theater space, we’re happy to see them. […]
What to look for in a CRT monitor: The ultimate guide for retro gamers
CRT monitors have surged back to relevance on a wave of nostalgia, driven by the exploding popularity of retro gaming. Unfortunately, most of the reviews, specification sheets, and comparison data that once […]
This 38-inch monitor can actually fit on your desk
Gigantic monitors like the Samsung Odyssey Ark tend to grab the headlines, but the truth is that very few of us will actually buy one, either out of basic frugality or just […]
How to check and monitor your hard drive’s health
Of all the PC components, few require more care and attention than a hard drive. We’ve all heard the admonishments to defragment drives, and clean up junk files to keep all our […]
