Has anyone had success in removing permanent marker from an LCD monitor? My 2 year old got hold of a purple Vivid marker, and drew on the computer screen. I usually wipe the screen with a dry microfiber cloth, but it's not working on the dried marker.
posted by WhackyparseThis on Dec 1, 2009 - 18 answers

Is it my monitor or my power brick that's broken? [more inside]
posted by ArmyOfKittens on Jun 11, 2009 - 4 answers

My LCD monitor is flickering, scrolling, and generally behaving strangely, almost certainly due to a loose connection. Can I fix it? [more inside]
posted by christonabike on May 6, 2009 - 6 answers

How can I switch between my XBox 360 and my Computer on my LG 22" widescreen monitor? [more inside]
posted by ODiV on Apr 10, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm at my wits' end trying to find a suitable LCD monitor to use as a secondary screen for an oldish Toshiba laptop. [more inside]
posted by _dario on Mar 28, 2009 - 4 answers

My LCD monitor (19" F-419 AG Neovo, five years old) is broken/breaking. It probably isn't the backlight. What's up with it? [more inside]
posted by topynate on Jan 25, 2009 - 3 answers

Does anyone know where I could order a pre-made glass/plastic sheet or a resin to coat a translucent piece of plastic or glass? Something similar to the color and tint they use on the lens of those cheesy blue blocker sunglasses. I need to make a screen with this tint for the front of a computer monitor. Maybe there is something pre-made as well?
posted by debu on Jan 2, 2009 - 6 answers

Video engineers: help me out with choosing a QC monitor for all flavors of HD, SD and HDMI. [more inside]
posted by infinitewindow on Dec 8, 2008 - 1 answer

Dual use TV and second macbook monitor (with as little compromise as possible on both uses)? [more inside]
posted by muscat on Dec 3, 2008 - 6 answers

How can setup an lcd computer monitor to be used sitting in a normal chair, rather than in front of a desk? [more inside]
posted by burnmp3s on Nov 6, 2008 - 3 answers

The LCD displays I have for my desktop and laptop are both very sensitive to viewing angle, especially up/down. Viewing angle seems to affect brightness and gamma. Are all LCD monitors this way? If so, does it do any good at all to try to calibrate them? Which LCD monitors, if any, are good for photo editing? Or does everyone still just use CRTs? [more inside]
posted by DarkForest on Nov 2, 2008 - 12 answers

How does the auto-adjust feature on LCD monitors work? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on Oct 15, 2008 - 11 answers

I need recommendations for an LCD monitor 22" or bigger, under $500, great display, and as "future-proof" as possible. [more inside]
posted by nokry56 on Oct 12, 2008 - 17 answers

I bought a damaged LCD monitor off ebay. I haven't received it yet, but you can see a picture here. It appears that it has sustained some impact that destroyed some of the transistors or something like that. That is fine with me for the usage I envision, however, I'd like to know if this damage will pose any fire or health hazards and , assuming no more physical shocks to the monitor, is bound to get worse with time.
posted by spacefire on Sep 14, 2008 - 7 answers

how do i use audiovox D1730 as a pc monitor? [more inside]
posted by raphael19 on Jul 20, 2008 - 4 answers

For those of you with glossy laptop screens, do you use glossy external monitors, too? [more inside]
posted by 10ch on Jun 8, 2008 - 11 answers

LCD vs Plasma displays for displaying text? What's the difference? [more inside]
posted by ThomThomThomThom on May 12, 2008 - 5 answers

I want to make my Landscape monitors into Portrait monitors. Help me find a stand, and maybe software? [more inside]
posted by penciltopper on Mar 18, 2008 - 6 answers

Can I use my computer monitor as an HD production monitor? [more inside]
posted by UnnotciedTypo on Feb 21, 2008 - 5 answers

CRT-Quality LCD monitors: do they exist? Where can I see them in person? [more inside]
posted by DoomGerbil on Feb 18, 2008 - 6 answers

Is there a dpreview-like site for LCD televisions and monitors? Alternatively, suggest a good LCD television or monitor. [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Feb 15, 2008 - 14 answers

Help me find a decent yet inexpensive color calibration tool. [more inside]
posted by mphuie on Feb 1, 2008 - 6 answers

Please help me fit my new monitor to my crappy old computer. [more inside]
posted by carsonb on Jan 25, 2008 - 17 answers

What color calibration software/device for small web design company? [more inside]
posted by bingwah on Nov 21, 2007 - 6 answers

I just bought a pretty high-end Dell PC with a large LCD monitor. It's got dual Core2 CPUs @ 2.66GHz, 4 GB of RAM, and a decent graphics card. The monitor is a widescreen 27" Dell Ultrasharp. So far, I like the PC. But I was disappointed to find that the first PC game I tried (BioShock) runs TERRIBLY. The game does run pretty well on my slightly older PC, which only has a 19" monitor. So, I think the large, widescreen monitor is the problem. Is that correct? Are there tricks to running the latest games on a large LCD monitor? Many thanks in advance for any advice and insight.
posted by stuehler on Sep 26, 2007 - 19 answers

Help me get my iMac across the Atlantic ocean [more inside]
posted by Ndwright on Sep 3, 2007 - 9 answers

Will one of the newer widescreen LCD monitors work with my 2 year old PC? [more inside]
posted by AstroGuy on Jul 9, 2007 - 4 answers

Is there any hope for repairing my girlfriend's cracked monitor? [more inside]
posted by mindless progress on May 29, 2007 - 4 answers

I need advice on buying a new monitor for my PC. I am a complete beginner. So, Monitor 101? [more inside]
posted by Solomon on Apr 28, 2007 - 11 answers

which HD TFT/LCD monitor to get? [more inside]
posted by complience on Apr 14, 2007 - 4 answers

What do I need to hook up a DVD player to an LCD monitor? [more inside]
posted by sonofslim on Apr 2, 2007 - 7 answers

How much do older Apple Cinema Displays differ from the newer ones? Do the display elements compare favorably to today's standards? Help me stay within my budget! [more inside]
posted by tweebiscuit on Mar 12, 2007 - 14 answers

I am on the market for a 17" or 19" LCD monitor for my pc. I am looking for recommendations and/or reliable websites that rate these. It should have VGA 15 pin connection. I would like the TV capability(?) but this is not necessary. I am not a gamer - I use this mostly for my dissertation research. Thank for your help!
posted by eebs on Mar 11, 2007 - 15 answers

Are those inexpensive, make-yer-LCD-a-TV boxes decent? [more inside]
posted by onshi on Mar 9, 2007 - 4 answers

Looking to get either an LCD TV or LCD Monitor as a new primary monitor for my computer. Given that I'm not that interested in watching TV on it nor having an ultra high resolution (say 1900 x 1200) which makes more sense to buy? [more inside]
posted by Mave_80 on Feb 21, 2007 - 10 answers

My 2-year old LCD has a blue vertical line for anything not white. Can it be fixed? [more inside]
posted by bkudria on Dec 13, 2006 - 4 answers

My LCD screen on my laptop refuses to stay on. [more inside]
posted by chicobangs on Dec 3, 2006 - 9 answers

What would happen if I left my LCD monitor out in the cold? [more inside]
posted by northernsoul on Dec 1, 2006 - 12 answers

Laptop Screen adapter for desktop PC... I'm looking for a way to hookup a laptop screen from a broken laptop to a desktop computer. Does this exist? [more inside]
posted by blue_beetle on Nov 27, 2006 - 7 answers

Would it be foolish for me to purchase this Apple 17" Studio Display? [more inside]
posted by furtive on Nov 25, 2006 - 9 answers

LCD Monitor Down (almost, sorta)... [more inside]
posted by wendell on Nov 13, 2006 - 4 answers

What kind of screws are used in LCD mounting kits? [more inside]
posted by heresiarch on Oct 13, 2006 - 2 answers

What's the best way to mount an LCD monitor to my wall? [more inside]
posted by CXImran on Oct 13, 2006 - 9 answers

2nd Monitor question: I am about to embark on a distance-learning MBA program and will be spending a lot of time in front of my computer typing up notes, researching and so forth. You will find a little bit [more inside]
posted by mooders on Sep 18, 2006 - 8 answers

Is there an affordable monitor arm like this one, but with a bolted (instead of a clamp) desk mount? [more inside]
posted by onshi on Sep 14, 2006 - 21 answers

My laptop LCD "native" resolution is killing my eyes... [more inside]
posted by blahtsk on Sep 11, 2006 - 10 answers

How do you find good but affordable LCD monitors for photo editing (on PC)? [more inside]
posted by Caviar on Jun 8, 2006 - 10 answers

How can i use a PC LCD monitor as a TV, without using a PC? I found TV Tuners online, but they usually require a computer to be there.. I'm just thinking that, considering lcd tv prices, I might as well buy a bargain basement lcd monitor and hook it up to a tuner. and the cool thing is, the lcd monitor already has enough pixels to display HD!
posted by frenchbenj on Mar 20, 2006 - 7 answers

My mother has an Acer LCD (model AL1715) hooked up to her Mac Mini. The warranty expired 3 days ago, and last night it woke up after being asleep for about 45 minutes with a black line across it - the image divided in such a way that the image has rolled - that is, the bottom is at the top and the top at the bottom, split not quite equal halves. Disconnecting and reconnecting don't work, powering off and back on don't work, changing the display mode on the mac doesn't work, and we can't find a reset button. Acer doesn't answer tech support phone calls (endless holds) or emails. Any ideas?
posted by luriete on Feb 6, 2006 - 6 answers

What should I look for in an LCD monitor primarily for programming and web-surfing? (i.e. reading text.) [more inside]
posted by callmejay on Jan 21, 2006 - 26 answers