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Matte vs glossy displays: How to decide and why it matters
Displays usually feature either matte or glossy surface, and there are advantages to both. Here's how to choose between them.
Picking out the right display for your desk setup or on one of the best laptops can be quite tricky. There are a lot of factors to consider, like display type, resolution, refresh rate, and more, with all of them playing a role in your viewing experience. However, an underrated thing that differentiates great monitors and screens from one another is the kind of surface that covers their displays. You'll find two main types of surfaces: glossy and matte. More often than not, a model of monitor or laptop will come in only one surface type, either glossy or matte. In some cases, you'll be able to choose between the two — and sometimes one will cost more than the other. But what's the difference between the surfaces, and how much does surface type matter when picking your next monitor or laptop? Let's take a look.
How to use integrated graphics instead of GPU?
It is best to use a GPU when playing a game or doing video editing. However, integrated graphics on your CPU will still work in a pinch.
A good GPU is the best way to experience high-quality graphics on a computer. However, you can bypass the graphics card on most computers and get a display output directly from the motherboard. This relies on the CPU's onboard graphics processor.
How to fix a GPU with no display
The GPU is the most important component in a gaming computer. Fortunately, fixing a GPU with no display is usually a painless process.
Nothing is worse than a computer that won't display anything, especially when you need to use it. Since most PCs use the graphics card to send the display signals to the monitor, there's likely something wrong with your GPU if you see the "No signal" error message on your monitor.
What is an IPS monitor?
Do you prefer LCD panels over pricey OLED screens? If so, you should look into IPS displays, which offer high color accuracy and great viewing angles
If you’re on the hunt for an affordable monitor, then it’s a good idea to stick to LCD panels. While you can always go for OLED screens if you want vibrant colors, they tend to be pretty expensive when compared to their LCD counterparts.
Nvidia announces G-Sync Pulsar to enhance motion clarity and smoothness on gaming monitors
G-Sync Pulsar and G-Sync for the cloud debuted at CES 2024
With video games becoming more complex and demanding of hardware, manufacturers have been evolving to keep pace. Nvidia is one of these companies, and while it may be best known for its graphics cards, it’s improving upon its technology as well. As announced at CES 2024, Nvidia has developed two new display technologies to enhance the overall gaming experience.
Samsung shows off the world's first transparent microLED display
Samsung has become the first major display maker to unveil a transparent microLED display, but it hasn't figured out the release date.
Samsung has been releasing microLED displays for years, but this year, the company is taking the idea to a whole new level by making them transparent. The South Korean display maker has unveiled the world's first transparent microLED display at its First Look 2024 event, a day ahead of CES 2024.
VESA rolls out new display standards to support dual-mode monitors with high refresh rates
New certification and testing will benefit dual-mode monitor manufacturers
As games continue to evolve, the hardware necessary to play them is evolving as well. This includes monitors, which are becoming more robust in terms of their features. That being said, these advancements haven’t gone without notice — now, the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) is adjusting its certification standards to make sure they meet the latest technology.
LG to launch a QHD OLED gaming display with 480Hz refresh rate
LG's new 27-inch QHD OLED gaming display will have 480Hz refresh rate. It will showcase the monitor along with four other OLED gaming displays at CES.
LG currently offers some of the best monitors both for gaming and work, but it has more in the pipeline. The South Korean tech giant has announced that it's completed the development of a 27-inch QHD gaming OLED display with a screen refresh rate of 480Hz. The display maker has plans to showcase the gaming monitor at CES 2024, which is all set to kick off on January 9.
This is how DisplayLink virtualizes external displays on base Macs
Apple limits how many external displays can be used with base M-series chips, but DisplayLink software can overcome that
Apple has done a lot to right the Mac's wrongs from the 2010s, including adding performance with Apple Silicon and returning ports to some MacBook models. But in a classic Apple move, the company has arbitrarily decided that base-model computers can't connect to more than one external display. Luckily, there is a way around that hardware limitation, and it's by using a software called DisplayLink. It's a really cool technology that tricks your Mac into providing an external display that shouldn't be possible with its hardware. I used it for a week with my M3 iMac, and here's what I learned.
Best displays for Raspberry Pi in 2024
Bring your project to life with some of the best displays for the Raspberry Pi
The Raspberry Pi is still one of the best, if not the best, platforms for DIY projects thanks to the backing of an extensive enthusiast community. It's one of the best single-board computers (SBC) for niche projects, and it's rather inexpensive too. The latest model is the Raspberry Pi 5, and these are the top five use cases for the more powerful model. However, no project would be complete without pairing the Pi with a good display. Depending on the project, you might need a small, indiscreet monitor or a larger portable touchscreen monitor. If you're on the hunt, we have something for everyone below.
How to turn your desktop upside down in Windows 11
If you want to change your Windows 11 display's orientation, it's actually very easy to do
The default position for a Windows 11 display is landscape, but you might need to flip a monitor upside down depending on the mount you're using or for devices like projectors. Fortunately, it's pretty easy to change the screen's orientation in Windows 11.
Google Pixel 8 display deep dive: The best in its class
The base model finally gets a taste of premium
Controversy isn't new to the Pixel series. It comes around every single year, in some form or another. For this generation, the biggest fuss around the Pixel 8 was its new price. It's now $100 more expensive — up from $599 to $699 — causing many prospective customers to grumble. What could possibly warrant this new value proposal? If you're reading this, you probably already have an idea. Sure, it has a new Tensor G3 chip, but the higher price can mostly be attributed to the new screen, which Google now calls an "Actua Display." With the new Pixel 8, much of its extra cost sets out to fix many of these issues, but is it enough?
Best external monitors for Dell XPS 17 in 2023
Check out some of the best external monitors for the Dell XPS 17 to increase your screen real estate and expand your productivity
The best external monitors for the Dell XPS 17 can turn it into a multitasking powerhouse thanks to all the extra screen real estate. While the XPS 17's monster built-in display is exceptional in its own right, having a great monitor or two on a desk will absolutely alter your workflow for the better.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra could take display brightness to new heights
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra could bring a new screen with impressive nit levels to tackle even the brightest conditions.
We're still likely several months out from a release, but it's never too early to start hearing rumors about the next-generation Galaxy S series phones. While the Galaxy S series has become quite predictable in the past, there's a chance that things could change with the Galaxy S24 series. So far, we've heard rumors that Samsung might be going back to using Exynos processors and that its next smartphones could arrive with larger batteries. Now we're getting news that the Galaxy S24 Ultra will bring some impressive specifications with its display, with a screen that could potentially top out at 2,800 nits of brightness.
This insanely good 17-inch 144Hz portable monitor is great for gaming and is 41% off for Black Friday
This portable gaming monitor from NexiGo is quite insane for the 41% off price. It has a 144Hz refresh rate and sports a 1080p resolution.
Picked up a new gaming console like a Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 5 this Black Friday? Well, for the best experience, you'd likely want a quality monitor to play games on a bigger screen. But not everyone has space in their setup for a dedicated display. A portable monitor can help fix that, yet not all are designed for gaming. One exception is the NexiGo 17-inch portable monitor. It sports gamer-friendly features that'll make your favorite games look amazing and just so happens that right now it's an insane 41% off at just $263.
Best external monitors for the HP Spectre x360 in 2023
Want to amp up your productivity? These great monitors for the Spectre x360 laptops can give you a lot more space to work with.
HP's Spectre x360 is one of the best laptops you can buy today, featuring a premium design and high-end specs. The lineup has been growing, now encompassing four sizes: 13-, 14-, 15-, and 16-inch, but they're all fantastic devices whether you want the versatility of a convertible or just a great PC to power your desktop setup. But if you want a great desktop setup, you'll need to pair the Spectre x360 with a great monitor. We're here to help, and we've rounded up some of the best monitors you can buy.
Alienware's upcoming 34-inch QD-OLED monitor has a hefty price tag
Alienware has announced the pricing of the AW3423DW QD-OLED monitor. The monitor will start shipping out in early Spring. Read on.
Alienware has announced the pricing of its upcoming AW3423DW monitor. The 34-inch gaming monitor is the first to launch with Samsung's Quantum Dot OLED (QD-OLED) panel. The monitor was first showcased at CES 2022, but the company revealed no pricing or availability details at the time.
BOE showcases a gaming monitor with an insane 500Hz refresh rate
BOE's new monitor offers a refresh rate of up to 500Hz, surpassing the current best monitors that can reach up to 360Hz.
The Chinese display maker BOE has showcased a new display panel which sets a new benchmark in the world of gaming monitors. BOE's new monitor offers a refresh rate of up to 500Hz, surpassing the current best monitors that can reach up to 360Hz.
QD-OLED Explained: What you need to know about the next big innovation for TV and Monitor displays
QD-OLED Displays are going to be the next buzzword for TVs and Monitors. We take a dive into what the tech is, and why you should care!
When it comes to unadulterated picture quality, nothing quite matches up to the crispy deep blacks of an OLED TV mounted within a dimly lit showroom. That descriptor "dimly lit" is important, because take it out in the living room and the stellar contrast of an OLED can be drowned out by reflections. In these conditions, OLED is arguably outperformed by the competing display types that get brighter. That is to say, OLED TVs are not unequivocally superior in all aspects — the technology has its disadvantages, and it's constantly being iterated over to combat its shortcomings.
LG's new "OLED EX" TV panel promises up to 30% more brightness than conventional OLEDs
LG's new OLED EX display promises numerous benefits over conventional OLEDs, including much higher brightness, reduced bezel size and more.
LG on Wednesday introduced its next generation of TV panels called OLED EX. The new panel promises numerous benefits over conventional OLEDs, including much higher brightness, better picture quality, improved color accuracy, and more.