We're a Mac office, and we rotate the computers around when we get new ones. So imagine my delight when I got my weird 15" G4 monitor magically replaced with my boss' 24" iMac! w00t!... except that the giant size really spaces me out. Help! [more inside]
posted by Madamina on Nov 4, 2009 - 13 answers

Help me select a TV (to be used as a computer monitor) for our conference room. We've got a small conference room at the office. I'm considering buying a used LCD (or plasma?) TV to use as a computer monitor for meetings. I need a little guidance in choosing the right specs. [more inside]
posted by namith on Sep 17, 2009 - 5 answers

I've been wanting to switch to a Mac for around a year, but my vision isn't perfect and Macs seem to be designed for designers with 20/20 vision. [more inside]
posted by lsemel on Sep 4, 2009 - 27 answers

Is it worth it to ship 2-3 year-old computer components from Japan? [more inside]
posted by greasepig on Aug 18, 2009 - 12 answers

Is my monitor dying or is it something else? [more inside]
posted by chrisinseoul on Jul 23, 2009 - 5 answers

I need to change the screen resolution to 1280x1024 for a new app on my work pc, but my eyes much prefer the lower resolution (1024x768). There are other problems, too! [more inside]
posted by Rad_Boy on Jun 18, 2009 - 4 answers

Is it possible to turn my tablet PC into a secondary monitor and still retain its tablet-y properties? [more inside]
posted by specialagentwebb on May 26, 2009 - 6 answers

Is integrating an Xbox 360 into an existing computer monitor/speakers setup worth it? Or should I simply get a TV? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on Mar 12, 2009 - 12 answers

Help, my CRT keeps shaking and its driving me nuts! [more inside]
posted by Elminster24 on Feb 6, 2009 - 15 answers

I'm thinking about getting an HDTV to use as a monitor for my computer, because the versatility and cost/size ratio seem much better. What are the disadvantages? [more inside]
posted by ambulatorybird on Dec 28, 2008 - 18 answers

I somehow hit a combination of keys on my keyboard that turned the display on my keyboard completely upside down. Restarting didn't fix it. Help! [more inside]
posted by downing street memo on Dec 4, 2008 - 7 answers

What's the cheapest reliable computer I can buy that will play Spore? Challenge: I want to use my 32" HDTV (with VGA) as a monitor. [more inside]
posted by raygan on Sep 16, 2008 - 22 answers

My monitor stopped talking to my PC. Strangely, the monitor shows the Windows startup screen before going dark. It does this every time I boot up. [more inside]
posted by jeffmshaw on Jun 17, 2008 - 12 answers

Where can I find a picture of a guy with a desktop strapped to his back and a monitor around his front? [more inside]
posted by perpetualstroll on May 12, 2008 - 2 answers

On my external monitor (dual-monitor setup with a laptop), "maximized" windows do not take up the entire screen. How can I fix this? [more inside]
posted by DMan on May 7, 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

My old, faithful, color-reliable, flat screen, CRT computer monitor sometimes starts making a strange, extremely high-pitched noise, which - while not ear-piercing, is annoying. [more inside]
posted by _dario on Oct 23, 2007 - 11 answers

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

Tech help please. I've got a Toshiba Satellite laptop and sometimes the display stops working. [more inside]
posted by dpx.mfx on Jul 14, 2007 - 8 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 have ~$1000 to put towards a new monitor(s). Should I get one big one, or two medium-sized ones? [more inside]
posted by googly on May 4, 2007 - 45 answers

Can my computer kill me without warning? [more inside]
posted by DU on Apr 27, 2007 - 45 answers

Is there any way that I can easily use my iMac Desktop (Current Intel Model) monitor as a second or primary monitor for my Powerbook using either the wireless network or a monitor adapter? [more inside]
posted by Bengston on Mar 14, 2007 - 6 answers

[DirtyPowerFilter] My CRT monitor has developed a nasty shake/vibration at certain refresh settings, since I moved to a new apartment. I think the problem stems from the old electrical system. Is there anything I can do to "clean" the power and alleviate the problem? Or are all "power conditioning" products bogus? Backstory and more info below the fold. [more inside]
posted by Kadin2048 on Feb 13, 2007 - 16 answers

What should I hook up to my 22" widescreen HD monitor? [more inside]
posted by matkline on Jan 18, 2007 - 7 answers

Why does my monitor randomly give out on me? Furthermore, why does it say "NO VIDEO INPUT" when I turn it on after starting my computer up? [more inside]
posted by champthom on Jan 12, 2007 - 2 answers

What is going on with my computer? Black flashes, weird picture artifacts, screen freezing. It's not the monitor (swapped that out already). Is it the video card? Weird pictures inside! [more inside]
posted by radiosig on Jan 7, 2007 - 13 answers

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

What can I do to make a VGA input on an LCD monitor work? [more inside]
posted by gregb1007 on Dec 3, 2006 - 7 answers

What's the next upgrade I should perform on my PC? [more inside]
posted by jbickers on Nov 14, 2006 - 13 answers

Help me share a monitor, wireless keyboard and wireless mouse between a desktop and a laptop. [more inside]
posted by jbickers on Nov 7, 2006 - 10 answers

What can I do to reduce the glare in my workspace? [more inside]
posted by nessahead on Aug 24, 2006 - 9 answers

Is there a Windows program available that'll allow you to expand/maximize a window into just half the screen? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by PWA_BadBoy on Aug 4, 2006 - 7 answers

My computer boots, but the monitors go black before the OS loads. [more inside]
posted by ubersturm on Jul 2, 2006 - 8 answers

Questions / problems with running dual monitors (mi) [more inside]
posted by efalk on Jun 8, 2006 - 13 answers

Is there an application that can give me a little window that sits on my desktop that can show various computer functions: hard disk space, cpu function, etc.? I've used Konfabulator, and it's good, but I've been having a bit of trouble with it recently and wonder if there's something similar out there. Freeware is best!
posted by zardoz on Mar 26, 2006 - 14 answers

Is this monitor worth repairing? [more inside]
posted by Kickstart70 on Mar 1, 2006 - 10 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

How do I get my external monitor to refresh faster than 60 hertz? [more inside]
posted by callmejay on Nov 28, 2005 - 5 answers

How can I get a good picture on an aging CRT monitor? [more inside]
posted by joegester on Nov 19, 2005 - 7 answers

I have two Dell 2405fpw monitors (24") and they make a horrible high pitch sound when the screen saver runs or any extended graphics run. I am running OSX, fyi, and want to know if this can be rectified? Why do the monitors make this high sound, and can it be stopped?
posted by Saku on Nov 16, 2005 - 4 answers

After searching Google and the archives of AskMe, I've come across some great suggestions and ideas for making digital photo frames. From what I can determine, however, all of these require a computer of some kind built into the frame. Supposing one only has a laptop screen? Specifically, the screen from an old ThinkPad with a blown motherboard. Could I connect the monitor to my network somehow? Hook it up to some special circuit board designed for just this sort of thing?
posted by aladfar on Nov 3, 2005 - 6 answers

Is there another web-based tool similar to MonitorsDirect's monitor tool kit? [more inside]
posted by MegoSteve on Sep 16, 2005 - 1 answer

What LCD monitor should I buy? This thread 6 months ago recommends the Dell UltraSharp 1905FP, which is about $383 right now. Is that still the best bang for my monitor bucks? I'm not a gamer, do a little web work but nothing hugely critical, and look at my computer screen for most of the day. What do you recommend? [more inside]
posted by barnone on Sep 5, 2005 - 21 answers

I have a laptop with a vga out - is there an external box or some sort of device that would allow me to have a spanning multi mode with two external monitors, in addition to the laptop? [more inside]
posted by The Jesse Helms on Jul 28, 2005 - 7 answers

A friend of mine needs a new computer desk to make her home office more ergonomic. She's shorter than most people, though--about 5'0"--and most computer desks aren't built with people of her stature in mind. [more inside]
posted by cerebus19 on Apr 17, 2005 - 6 answers

My monitor is finally dying on me. I'd like to spend up to $300 max for a decent flat screen monitor. I do some graphic work in Photoshop and play some video games on my PC. Any recommendations for that price (less would be preferable). Any advice on where to buy? Is Ebay ok?
posted by derekislost on Apr 11, 2005 - 9 answers

Running WinXP, with Samsung 150s flat-panel monitor -- both about 2 1/2 years old -- never had any problem with either...but during the last week or so, after sitting idle for a short period of time (perhaps 10 minutes?), the monitor screen goes gray -- dark, charcoaly, gray. [more inside]
posted by davidmsc on Apr 1, 2005 - 4 answers

My Mom and I are looking to buy my Dad a nice, bright new flat/LCD monitor. Anyone have any recommendations? [+] [more inside]
posted by deafmute on Dec 7, 2004 - 10 answers