Questions tagged [monitors]
For questions about external display units for computers and other computing platforms such as consoles. Use the [displays] tag if the screen is embedded into the hardware in question.
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Remote control for LG UltraFine Ergo 4K IPS monitor?
I purchased an LG UltraFine Ergo 4K IPS monitor (ID: 32UN880-B.BEU).
Is there a way to use a remote control with it?
(The goal is to change monitor settings from the remote)
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assembled gaming pc not working properly [closed]
Specs
cpu= i3 12th
gpu= ASRock Challenger D Radeon rx 6600
mobo= asrock b6600m pro rs
psu= Thermaltake Toughpower GX2 600W
ram = 16g ddr4 3200 silicon power
storage= 1tb nvme s p
monitor= msi g24c4
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Monitor for programming: uw vs color gamut
Im currently using an hp 34f curved monitor and I was thinking to change this monitor since it feels too big and I find myself centering my apps in the middle of the screen.
I dont use the pc for ...
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Solution for viewing wireless IP cameras in real time on a monitor
I installed some wireless IP cameras in my parents' house. They work great. The only problem, especially for them who are over 65 years old, is how to watch them quickly and easily.
Currently, they ...
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I want to use my home laptop as an extended monitor for my office laptop
I have 2 laptops using Windows 10.
Office Laptop (Lenovo Thinkpad)
Home Laptop (Dell)
I want to learn how to use one of these laptops as an extended display.
I'm confused how many adapters I need.
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Best professional/programming 27" 4K monitor for eye strain regardless of price (up to $4000)
I am a researcher in computer science and unfortunately I became extremely sensitive to eye strain over the last few years. I am currently looking for the best available monitor (almost) regardless to ...
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What's the lightest weight portable keyboard / USB-C monitor on the market?
I need something slim and lightweight for travel. I have a surface + fintie Bluetooth keyboard now that has served me well for years
But I want to go smaller. I don't think foldable phones are quite ...
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Gonna get this monitor: IPS, 34-inch ultrawide (ratio 21:9) (curved) -- never bought a new modern monitor before, anything relevant I'm missing?
So my old external monitor just failed, and I need to get a new one ASAP.
I think I've decided on this one:
IPS
(The IPS is important to me, because I really need the best viewing angles.)
34-inch ...
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How can I hook up my UMPC computer to a USB-C monitor while powering the device?
I have a UMPC (ultra mobile PC) GPD Win 3 as Pictured below. My goal is to use this with a USB-c enabled monitor and get more than 2 hours out of it (I can only do this while using the battery's power)...
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Looking for a portable screen for my laptop
About 4 or 5 times a year I need to use my laptop while travelling and I would like to carry a second screen. My current one is an old ASUS thing. It is fat and has split USB cable, which works only ...
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TV with small diagonal (32") without 4K resolution? Is that still up to date?
I am looking for a TV 32". I do not want an Android TV, my preferred OSes are Tizen and webOS.
When I filter for 32" TV I don't find any that support 4K. It come in several online stores ...
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Best Monitor for 2023 16" MacBook Pro M2 Max and also for Future Gaming Rig?
Just bought a fully upgraded 16" MacBook Pro running M2 Max, and as a result, am looking for a very good 4K monitor.
My configuration:
Apple M2 Max
12‑core CPU
38‑core GPU
16‑core Neural Engine
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What is a good square monitor to use with a 2022 Macbook Pro?
I'm looking to try a square monitor.
I typically work with word documents, PDFs, spreadsheets and R.
My main complication is that a few monitors resulted in fuzzy text when combined with my 2022 ...
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Which monitor should I buy for my macbook air M1 and a possible Minisforum UM560?
Currently, I have a MacBook Air M1 (2020) running MacOS 13.3.1. I am planning to buy a Minisforum UM560 to run a Linux environment.
Also, I am planning to buy a monitor. I would like to have a big ...
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Which OLED to get - Sony or LG?
TLDR; Is the 2021 Bravia A90J better than 2022 LG C2 in HDR10 ?
Requirements:
OLED
120 Hz
4k
HDR10
48"+ , but ideally 55" as I use it also for C++/DirectX11 coding, plus playing XBOX One X
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Dedicated monitor for displaying weather forecast
I'm looking for the minimum cost/complexity to have a dedicated monitor or display that shows a detailed weather forecast. This could be a smart display, although I don't want to have to use voice ...
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Does the UBC-C of this model: MSI Katana GF66 11UE support mobile monitor connection?
Does the UBC-C of this model: MSI Katana GF66 11UE support mobile monitor connection? In other words does its USB-C send only current or also signal, in order to support an external connection with a ...
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Any recommendation for a monitor that works painless with a Macbook Pro?
I have a Macbook Pro 16 inches with an Intel processor (2020) and I recently bought a 27 inches external monitor from Philips that was supposed to make my life easier at work.
But there were a lot of ...
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monitor OSD with PIP functions etc. controllable from linux
I'd like new monitor, but I need it for work and I'd use some PIP functions etc. Modern monitors offers lots of nice features, just a finger tips away using their OSD, but WHICH runs on windows only. ...
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New 4k 21:9 gaming monitor
I am looking for a new monitor, mostly used for gaming but also for work (software development) with the following requirements:
4K resolution
34" size
21:9 curved format
matte display
at least ...
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Is it possible to mount the Samsung S27E370 monitor on a VESA arm?
It seems like S27E370 does not have a VESA mount that is compatible with most of the monitor arms on the market. I searched for adapters, but it's not even clear how I'd go about detaching the default ...
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Suggestion for 34" Curved Monitor with USB-C Hub
I am looking for an ultrawide monitor (ideally with USB-C Hub) for home office, I am a developer. Budget: up to 500 €.
I will mostly use it with Dell XPS 9310. I am thinking about Dell U3421WE, but it'...
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Does 1440p monitor has any significant advantage over 1080p for gaming and live streaming?
I'm trying to decide between 1080p and 1440p Montor to buy for gaming and streaming on online streaming platforms like twitch , YouTube etc. Does 1440p monitor have any significant advantage over ...
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Out of these two monitors which one to buy?
I found these two monitors at Costco
LG 27MN60T - 27 inches with 5 ms response time. Price $140. Link. Spec sheet
Samsung S32b300nwn - 32 inches with 8 ms response time. Price $160. Link. Spec sheet
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Help needed selecting a monitor
I need help deciding between the 2 LG monitors:
Monitor Size Resolution
#1: 35WN65C-B.AUS 35" 3440 x 1440 Datasheet
#2: 32UK50T-W.AUS 32" 3840 x 2160 Datasheet
My primary ...
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Monitor for programming/reading - 4K IPS 60hz vs 4K VA 144hz?
I am working as a developer. I work per day 12-14hours, and I want to take care of my eye.
I am currently using Monitor Dell UltraSharp 43 4K, but I think this screen is too much for me, and I want to ...
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Rotating monitor for customers
Does anyone know of a good monitor that can be rotated easily for customers to see. I know we have all seen the tablets that rotate at POS systems. Is there one that someone would recommend that just ...
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How to know if a 4K monitor with 2x HDMI supports 60Hz on both?
I am looking at buying a cheap-ish 4K monitor to use with my computer as well as an Xbox Series X and a PS5.
As such I need at least 3 inputs. The computer can do Displayport, the two consoles only ...
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Is it worth getting a 144hz monitor when FPS games go only 80fps?
So I've been playing an FPS game which gets around 70~80fps usually. Upgrading my graphics cards is not an option now, so I'm willing to buy a monitor with 144hz, but I'm not sure if it would make any ...
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Will a 4k monitor work with an old graphics card that does not support 4k?
I'm thinking of getting a new 4k monitor to replace my current 1080p FHD monitor. I usually use my monitor with my personal and work laptops, both of which support 4k. However, I have an old desktop ...
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24" - 27" monitor recommendation
I'd like to purchase some 24" or 27" monitor.
The must features: built-in speakers and adjustable height.
I'm not a gamer, I'm a programmer, sitting in front of the monitor 10+ hours daily.
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Will my laptop work properly with high performance monitor?
I have HP EliteBook x360 1030 G7 Notebook 13" laptop. It's built-in monitor has Full HD resolution and 60Hz refreshing rate.
I'd like to buy some kind of external monitor 24" or 27" to ...
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What manufacturers produce displays with no air holes?
Most budget computer displays (Under $200) on the market have ventilation holes on the back. Its hard to find a budget display with no ventilation holes, like smartphones are. Are there any monitors ...
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Which piece of data in the spec of a monitor do I need to look at if I want it to look COMFORTABLE for long-time use?
I feel some monitors look less tiring than others for long-time use. What information in the spec of the monitor is the most relervant to this? The spec includes resolution, refresh rate, color range, ...
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Monitor as TV - are lack of 24p and Dolby Vision a big deal?
Related to this question : the monitor in question (Aorus FV43U) does not support 24p and Dolby Vision. I don't really know what either of these things are; are they a big deal when it comes to ...
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New monitor, older graphics card - will they work together?
I'm thinking about getting a large monitor that also can be used as a television.
The monitor I'm thinking about (Aorus FV43U) has DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, and USB-C ports. I have an older graphics ...
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How to make a monitor more “anti-glare”?
I’m surprised why this question isn’t asked, spent hours now trying to get an answer, but couldn’t find it.
Im working in a very bright room, and cannot really do much about it. My monitor is facing ...
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Connecting a monitor to laptop via USB-C (Thunderbolt)
I have these digital connectors for connecting external monitors:
HDMI (version: 2.0)
USB-C (version: Thunderbolt 3)
While the HDMI I would better like to leave untouched for connecting my TV.
Thus, ...
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Connect second display to Lenovo M700 (DisplayPort to HDMI?)
I have a Lenovo ThinkCenter M700 computer (regular size, not the tiny edition):
2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x VGA (in use by first monitor)
And I have two BenQ GW2282 monitors:
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Ultrawidescreen monitor with aspect ratio that matches anamorphic films
I am looking for an ultrawidescreen monitor with an aspect ratio that exactly matches the most common anamorphic aspect ratio of 2.39:1 used in many films, in order to view this type of content ...
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Add a third monitor to Asus K513E
My laptop is an Asus K513E with the i7-1165G7, 16Gb of ram and the Nvidia MX330. It has 3 normal USB and 1 USB type c. I assumed that I could connect a third screen via USB type c, so I bought two ...
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Display/Monitor recommendations for the new MacBook Pro 14” M1 Pro
I recently purchased a MacBook Pro 14” M1 Pro (2021 model) and looking to get an external monitor for it.
I’m looking at probably a 27-34” screen size at 4K, as my previous monitor was an old 2012 ...
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Mini DisplayPort to USB Type C
How do I get excellent quality video output from surface pro 6 (mini DisplayPort) to dell (s2722dc QHD 1440p 75 Hz) usb c monitor?
I’ve used mini DisplayPort adapter to HDMI cable then connected to ...
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Ideas for displaying instructions on assembly work stations
I am looking for ways to introduce electronic work instructions to employees on production work station. Each working station needs to have a different set of instructions displayed for the worker to ...
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Unused component shelf lifetimes
Is there much data about how usage and storage regime impacts the the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) for PC components when they serve as emergency replacement parts but really go relatively unused ...
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Monitors 3440x1440 34" vs 2560x1440 31,5"/32" for work and games
Advise, what is better for work (many open windows, 2 working windows on 1 screen at least - a browser on the left, a code editor on the right, for example, etc.) and at the same time for games. I can'...
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New Monitor Attributes and Features
I am considering getting a new monitor over the holiday season. I mostly work in Photoshop, but also do some video editing. I also code (mostly Visual Studio and SQL).
I would love a curved monitor ...
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Display monitor without light
I am looking for monitor, which can not emit light - something like old Nokia's display, only bigger. I need it to have a backlight, which could be toggled - just like mentioned old phone display. How ...
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Would a G-SYNC monitor prevent performance issues for underpowered GPUs?
I have an entry-level gaming laptop with an NVIDIA GeForce GPU and I like to cap the few games that I play on it to 60 fps. Would an expensive gaming monitor that can handle refresh rates well beyond ...
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Can anybody recommend a good auxiliary monitor for a 2017 21 inch iMac?
Can anybody recommend a good auxiliary monitor (single display space mode) for a 2017 21" iMac, that isn't either enormous or extremely expensive (or both)?
I've been using an old ViewSonic ...
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