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Computer is far away from my desk: Is it possible to wireless connect a display monitor to it? How?

You can use KVM over IP for that purpose. You just need to connect your PC and your desk with ethernet cable. It's not so cheap and has some limitations for screen resolution, but maybe it can solve ...
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KVM switch for Cinema 4k?

I found something! After looking for a few months, I came across this press release for the Aten 2-Port USB DisplayPort KVM Switch that specifically mentions support for displayport resolutions up to ...
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Monitor for HDR 4k Gaming

The Asus PA329Q is out now: 4k, 32" 10-bit IPS Color spaces: sRGB, Adobe RGB Rec.709 DIC-P3 Rec. 2020, the wide gamut color space specified for HDR
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How to know how much time a computer monitor has been on?

After some more research, I have found a solution : the factory menu (or service menu)! To open this menu on my monitor, the procedure is the following: Turn on the monitor while keeping the "Menu" ...
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Tool to reuse old laptop screen as a monitor

We need to find out what that panel actually is. Let's try searching for Inspiron 7520 LCD replacement panel: https://www.google.com/search?q=dell+inspiron+7520+lcd+replacement+panel this is not ...
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How to rotate a monitor?

Check if any of your display has a Vesa Mount. The mount itself uses 4 screws in a 75 or 100 mm square so you can use the screen in any orientation. 3rd party stands are easily available online, ...
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32" curved 4K (UHD) monitor with IPS or better viewing angles

I would say that it is better to get an adjustable VESA stand on Amazon, than to actively search out for a monitor with an adjustable stand on it. Hemundu Monitor Stand VIVO Monitor Stand VIVO Tall ...
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Is it worth getting a 144hz monitor when FPS games go only 80fps?

Well, it definitely won't increase your FPS :) Seriously, for gaming performance it technically doesn't matter. The only difference is the amount of frames that are shown by the monitor, not the ...
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"Small" 4K LCD monitors (<24 inch)?

I found that LG has recently released a 22" (21.5" Diagonal) UltraFine™ 4K IPS LED Monitor that has a resolution of 4096 x 2304.
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43"-50" 4k monitor for photo editing

As you have surely discovered, options for a 4K monitor above 32" are very limited. Magnavox offers a 40" for about $899 that, because of some minor image instability issues, did not receive very ...
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Laptop that can drive an external 4k monitor

I'll throw in a recommendation for the Dell XPS line of products. These are super elegant machines with great specs. I especially like the "Infinity Edge Display." As for your requirement of ...
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How can i use my dual monitor setup with my Home Desktop and also my work Laptop

It so happens that there is a software only way to do this. I was watching LinusTechTips and they were advertising this software on their end of video sponsor. The software is called Synergy. It ...
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Tablet-like 12" Monitor with HDMI-In for Consoles

Check BOOK Max3, a 13.3" E-book reader with a micro HDMI.
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Ultralight ~24-inch computer monitor

So far the lightest monitors I have found are, ordered by increasing weight: 21.5-inch: Acer S220HQL Abd 21.5-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor: DVI/VGA (no HDMI), 1920 x 1080. Specifications (mirror) 1....
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Can I connect a 4k (3840 x 2160) laptop to a 2560 x 1440 monitor?

It is true, DP is a little better (e.g., it supports a higher refresh rate); however, regardless of which one you end up going with, the differences between DisplayPort and HDMI are not very major. ...
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What can measure the spectrum frequencies of a monitor?

For monitors, you don't need to do this at all. It's in the monitor spec. Have you ever seen a monitor boast it has a 120hz Refresh Rate? In perhaps the simplest equivalency in computing, 1 ...
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Cheapest possible TV or monitor to use with retro computers (PAL)

If you have a modern monitor, such as one with a HDMI input there are some adapters which can which are described as converting PAL to HDMI. E.g. RCA to HDMI Adapter, RCA to HDMI Video Converter, Mini ...
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Mini Displayport out to USB-C Monitor (4K)

Going from Displayport to USB-C does not really work because while USB-C contains Displayport, the same is not true in reverse. However, the ports on the Macbook Pro 2015 are techinically ...
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How to connect USB peripheries to USB Hub on monitor and desktop PC without unplugging?

USB-C KVM The product you're describing does exist... kind of. However, because it's a niche product, there are only really two implementations I'm aware of—both of which are very expensive and don't ...
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Portable Monitors bigger than 15 inch

I do have a suggestion because you didn't mention price. The Asus PQ22UC is the best in this category I've seen and I've been researching this for a decade now. It has a super neat folding stand which ...
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I need 24 inch monitor LED with the following specs

These are top picks around 100$ HP 24mh FHD Monitor - Computer Monitor with 23.8-inch IPS Display (1080p) - Built-in Speakers and VESA Mounting - Height/Tilt Adjustment for Ergonomic Viewing - HDMI ...
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Looking for a monitor to fit in a 30 cm height place

LG's 29UM69G-B and 29UM59A-P are both 29" 2560x1080 ultrawides with USB-C and HDMI, with the 29UM69G-B apparently being the updated version. It's juusstt over the 30 cm mark at 32.8 cm without ...
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What manufacturers produce displays with no air holes?

Monitors, like all electronics, produce heat. The cheapest way to get rid of this heat is to provide a path for the hot air to rise and cool air to flow in and across the device. The only monitors I ...
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TV with small diagonal (32") without 4K resolution? Is that still up to date?

I have never heared of such thing (because the market for small TVs has died down) but there are monitors that size in 4K and smaller, which can be used as a TV, although they don't come with "...
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TV with small diagonal (32") without 4K resolution? Is that still up to date?

a 32" TV, even at 1080p, can be difficult to view from a distance, as a TV (not computer monitor) should. I've bought a 32" TV @ 1080p rather than the 720p; if I were to do it again I would ...
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Will I still be able to get 165hz

I assume that when you say a "nindendo", you're talking about a Nintendo Switch. Assuming the monitor has either a HDMI input, or you have the correct adapters to connect the Switch Dock's ...
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Monitor recommendation for programmer

I've been using this BenQ GW2765HT monitor for awhile now and love it. It's a 27 inch 1440p display that's at the sweet spot of size and resolution and price (at the moment). They have a 24" model ...
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Recommended AWG for my power cord

If your load is 470W, then even at 110V (worst-case scenario), you are using 4.3A. According to the AutoZone guide, even at the thinnest (18AWG) wire, you can run 13 Amps through it (which is >3 ...
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Are there any computer screens without their very own AC power plugs and sockets?

Thunderbolt 3 offers this already using USB Power Delivery of up to 100W Thunderbolt 3 was developed by Intel[48] and uses USB-C connectors. It is the first generation to support USB. Compared to ...
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Bright monitor for office with intense ambient sunlight

Dell S2719DM This monitor is 27 inches, 2560 by 1440, and claims a brightness of 600 nits. This beats out even the brightest 500 nit Macbooks, and certainly the more common 350 or 400 nit ones. And it'...
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