Tired of the random 'Searching' beep throughout the night waking me up. Help me get some sleep?
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posted by NotSoSimple
on May 9, 2013 -
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I want to mount a monitor stand on my desk, but there's a vertical lip that gets in the way of the clamp. What's the best way to get around this?
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posted by Wossname
on Apr 28, 2013 -
12 answers
MPB late 2011, Thunderbolt native running 10.8.2 will not light up Thunderbolt display I bought today at the Apple Store.
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posted by digitalprimate
on Feb 24, 2013 -
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An IT co-worker is having problems with eye pain. Specifically, they are experiencing light sensitive pain waking up in the morning and at night, so much so that driving in the dark can be dangerous. What can they do to improve this so they can get to work safely and work their desired hours?
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posted by diode
on Feb 18, 2013 -
8 answers
I need to rephotograph some stuff off a computer monitor and I love the texture of the screens in
this clip from Moneyball, especially in the extreme close ups and player head shots. The visible honeycomb of pixels is what I'm interested in. I've shot stuff off a Cinema Display (no visible pixels really) and broadcast monitor (visible but rectangular) before and it doesn't look like this. Any idea what kind of monitor or LCD looks like this?
posted by nathancaswell
on Jan 24, 2013 -
10 answers
My desk is not deep enough for me to sit comfortably with the monitor at a distance. How would I go about anchoring a wood plank onto it that will hold the counterweight of a 24" monitor sitting on the overhanging edge?
This picture should explain what I mean.
Clamps? Nails? Screws?
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posted by legospaceman
on Jan 19, 2013 -
17 answers
I just want a 60" screen that just shows the video from the home theater and devices like Roku. Does it exist?
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posted by usermac
on Jan 4, 2013 -
18 answers
Is there any way to make a web browser use two windows to show the first and second window-fulls of a single web page? This would be the equivalent of the "two up" view found in some PDF viewers. On the left, your normal view of a web page. On the right, the next part of that same page -- the thing you would see if you hit "page down" in the first window.
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posted by dgrobinson
on Dec 10, 2012 -
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For editing photography: How do I calibrate these two screens: My iPad (I realize I'm just setting brightness here), and the monitor connected to my Mac (the Mac prefs calibration instructions don't work for me at all). Is there an excellent reference image out there I can use to calibrate my screens?
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posted by 2oh1
on Nov 2, 2012 -
7 answers
So this involves a whole bunch of computers (Linux, Windows (server), Windows (7) and Macs and 6 monitors a keyboard and a mouse.
I am trying to find a way to dynamically assign a computer to one or more monitors, and change it around whenever needed. (So no monitor should be hardwired to a single machine)
I am thinking of a super duper KVM switch but I havent been able to find one yet.
posted by digividal
on Oct 19, 2012 -
10 answers
Can my smartphone simultaneously (i) accept input from my mouse and (ii) send output to my monitor?
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posted by foursentences
on Aug 11, 2012 -
5 answers
There's no picture when I connect a Blu-Ray player with HDMI out to a computer monitor with DVI-D with HDCP monitor? I'm assuming I need to change the settings of the Blu-Ray player. I've been able to successfully connect other HDMI devices to this monitor. Ideas?
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posted by Bushmiller
on Aug 4, 2012 -
7 answers
How can I set up my LCD monitor as a full-fledged TV for a digital tuner, DVD player, and Wii?
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posted by gregoryg
on Jul 21, 2012 -
7 answers
Every now and then, the power fails in our garage. This wouldn't be a problem, except that's where our freezer lives. I'm looking for ideas to alert me when the power fails...
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posted by sodium lights the horizon
on Jul 3, 2012 -
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I have been asked to help a friend set up her (not yet purchased) TV as a wireless monitor for her computer. Can you explain it to me like I'm 5?
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posted by The Light Fantastic
on Jun 27, 2012 -
9 answers
I'm going to buy a 24" 1080p monitor at the weekend to replace my ageing 17" (1280x1024) one. Given a number of factors, is this a bad decision?
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posted by mr_silver
on Jun 15, 2012 -
12 answers
Monitor
Lizards Wizards: Is is possible to calibrate a monitor without installing software?
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posted by Alaska Jack
on Jun 10, 2012 -
5 answers
Please recommend a monitor that will double as a TV, or a TV that will double as a monitor.
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posted by xingcat
on May 23, 2012 -
12 answers
I have a 2008 Macbook (2ghz, 2g RAM). I'd like to get an external monitor to do 2D photoshop-type graphics. What would you recommend?
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posted by The ____ of Justice
on Apr 25, 2012 -
16 answers
How can I connect a laptop to dual screen external monitors or a single large external monitor and will the resolution make me happy?
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posted by Kensational
on Apr 4, 2012 -
12 answers
In a typical office setting, how bright should a computer monitor be compared to the ambient/overhead/room lighting? How would one measure this and is there some chart or some guidelines for a good balance/ratio?
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posted by querty
on Mar 8, 2012 -
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I own two monitors with twine inputs - HDMI and VGA. Why can't I find a graphics card with twin HDMI outputs? Are HDMI connections inferior? Or expensive? Or uncommon? Or splittable like USB? Or...?
posted by sodium lights the horizon
on Feb 26, 2012 -
10 answers
The screen of my LCD computer monitor has started emitting a high-pitched sound and then going to black seconds after I turn it on. The power button light is not affected. What is happening and is it fixable? Thanks.
posted by Memo
on Feb 25, 2012 -
11 answers
Why are black bars moving from the top to bottom of my grandmother's computer screen and is it as dire as it looks?
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posted by costanza
on Feb 13, 2012 -
8 answers
Can switching semi-frequently between monitor inputs cause damage to an LCD monitor?
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posted by Unhyper
on Jan 3, 2012 -
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I am currently (still) using a CRT monitor and would like to move to an LCD panel. My primary usage is for photography and web browsing. I have spent the last three weeks or so researching monitors and have found out that (1) I will need to buy an IPS panel, (2) having looked at monitor sizes in the store I really would prefer a 27 or 30 inch monitor and (2) I have resigned myself to the fact that I should expect to pay at least $1,000 for a good monitor, possibly closer to $2,000. What monitor would you recommend? Is it really worth upgrading to a really high-end monitor ($2,000+)? More questions and details inside.
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posted by eurandom
on Dec 31, 2011 -
18 answers
Windows 7 thinks I am connected to a projector and my laptop screen is black. How can I force it to return to normal?
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posted by jeremias
on Dec 30, 2011 -
6 answers
I am planning on purchasing a new, larger monitor to connect to my 13" 2011 MacBook Pro. I'd like to consider the possibility of using a TV as a monitor, so I can possibly get a larger sized screen. However, I've never purchased a TV, only using someone else's old school hand-me-downs, so I know nothing about them. Looking for advice.
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posted by 4ster
on Dec 25, 2011 -
11 answers
What is the closest monitor I can get to the Apple Cinema display that's not $1000?
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posted by fx3000
on Dec 13, 2011 -
14 answers
I have a monitor problem. Or maybe a motherboard problem. Or maybe both. Or maybe neither. But there is a problem with my computer, and I need some help diagnosing it.
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posted by Shohn
on Nov 26, 2011 -
4 answers
Is there an easy way for me to run a second monitor on my computer without a new video card?
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posted by Happydaz
on Nov 16, 2011 -
7 answers
I have a Dell E248WFP monitor. Every time it loses signal (IE turning off/on the computer), the entire screen will move about 1/8" down and to the right. This problem has been replicated with different computers and DVI cables. This problem is easily remedied by opening up the monitor options on the monitor itself and telling it to reset to factory default settings for "Position Only." Turn the monitor off, and I have to reset position all over again. I am at 1920x1200 resolution. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I will be online all day working so I will be available to provide any additional information, should it be requested. Thank you.
posted by Mr_Crazyhorse
on Sep 4, 2011 -
7 answers
Looking for a small (~15") TV to use as a monitor and for playing video games on. What are the options?
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posted by LSK
on Sep 3, 2011 -
3 answers