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Setting up a home office - monitors & screen resolution

I want to set-up my home office to maximize productivity when working from home. What set-ups and products (especially monitors and docking stations) do you recommend? [more inside]
posted by Anonymouse1618 on Dec 11, 2019 - 7 answers

how can i easily swap between three computers using three monitors ?

Is there a gadget that costs under $200 that allows me to easily connect three monitors to my Macbook when I'm working, switch them back over to my desktop when I'm looking to play Overwatch at night, and for bonus points connect to my Surface Pro when I feel like it? [more inside]
posted by beware the frog person on Jun 23, 2018 - 5 answers

To iMac or not to iMac

Should I get a 27" Retina 5K iMac, or a MacBook Pro plus a 4K monitor? [more inside]
posted by dire on Jul 10, 2015 - 7 answers

GRR Stupid Samsung monitor!!! Why can't I turn it on?!? Help please!

I have a Samsung SyncMaster B2430 flat screen monitor. I use it as an external monitor with an ASUS laptop. Right now I am not using it because I CAN'T TURN IT ON. [more inside]
posted by crazylegs on Apr 24, 2015 - 5 answers

Monitor options for this laptop with these ports?

What are the monitor expansion options for a laptop with these ports? images. I think I see mini-HDMI on the right hand side? And is that DisplayPort on the left?
posted by raspberry jam and clothes iron on Apr 19, 2014 - 7 answers

Goodbye, XP...hello photo-optimized desktop?

So. I guess they're finally going to pry XP out of my hands after all. As long as I'm updating, I'm thinking of getting a new desktop which would be used primarily for photo editing and storage. Advice? Special snowflake stuff inside. [more inside]
posted by JoanArkham on Mar 10, 2014 - 11 answers

Laptops with high pixel density displays?

What PC laptops today have high pixel density (similar to Apple's retina displays) IPS or PLS displays?
posted by jsturgill on Jan 4, 2013 - 7 answers

Help me see what I'll be seeing

How will a new external monitor work with my old PowerBook G4? ie. Help me unnerstand screen resolution. [more inside]
posted by ecorrocio on Oct 9, 2012 - 6 answers

A Lot of Monitors a Few Computers

I would like to run a lot of monitors (100+) with a few computers. Functionality isn't important, the visual is. It's for an art space. Any suggestions?
posted by Optamystic on Jun 21, 2012 - 7 answers

Stick with my awesome CRT or take the plunge for an IPS or 120hz monitor for FPS gaming?

Gaming Monitors: Should I upgrade from my awesome Viewsonic P220f CRT to a Dell u2711 or Samsung S27A950D? Do I really have to choose between quality/resolution and speed? Trying to make a Black Friday decision. [more inside]
posted by Elminster24 on Nov 24, 2011 - 8 answers

Display Cables Battle Royale: D-Sub vs DVI vs HDMI

I've a monitor with DVI-D and D-Sub input. My graphics card has DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI output. I'm connected via D-Sub right now, but I hear DVI gives better image quality. Is this true? And does HDMI have better quality than DVI? If so, would an HDMI-to-DVI cable give me better quality than vanilla DVI? [more inside]
posted by Senza Volto on Nov 17, 2011 - 8 answers

OK, who sunset my computer?

Why do my screens attached to my DELL laptop running Windows 7 turn a slightly orange hue every day at 4:45pm until I shut down and restart? [more inside]
posted by metajc on Nov 22, 2010 - 2 answers

Help me pick an LCD monitor

I've never had an LCD monitor and need help choosing one. Confused by information overload and conflicting information. [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain on Feb 24, 2010 - 13 answers

Help forcing non-native resolution for external monitor.

Need help forcing older laptop to power external LCD monitor at a resolution of 1280 x 768. [more inside]
posted by Jackie_Treehorn on Apr 12, 2009 - 6 answers

I gave up TV. Now help me buy a TV. (...Or a humongous monitor for my computer/dvd player.)

A couple months ago, I sold my old Sony Trinitron and gave up TV. It's been fantastic and I haven't really looked back. But I *have* been missing watching movies on a screen bigger than my 15” laptop. I've also always wanted a bigger monitor for my laptop, so I can juggle more projects at once. So I'm starting to look around for a large LCD monitor or sizable HDTV to serve these needs. I've had a couple co-workers at previous jobs tell me they use an LCD TV as a monitor and they swear by it for cost savings and multi-functionality. [more inside]
posted by jkl345 on Feb 18, 2008 - 11 answers

Dual monitors - working independent - on a laptop. (more inside)

Dual monitors - working independent - on a laptop. (more inside) [more inside]
posted by bradth27 on Feb 22, 2007 - 12 answers

How can I hook up a second 17 inch LCD flatscreen monitor to my Power Mac G4?

How can I hook up a second 17 inch LCD flatscreen monitor to my Power Mac G4? [more inside]
posted by brokekid on Jan 19, 2007 - 5 answers

2nd monitor recommnendations

looking for a nice big 2nd monitor ... thinking about a mac 20 - 23 cinema display ? wondering what others would recommend - form is important as well as function. for graphic apps etc.
posted by specialk420 on Sep 14, 2005 - 24 answers

Best LCD monitor for a gamer?

What are a few of the top 19" LCD monitors in terms of picture quality? My cat destroyed my CRT. [more inside]
posted by Justinian on Feb 28, 2005 - 12 answers

Why do computer screens etc use red, GREEN & blue?

The primary colours are red,yellow & blue. All other colours can be made from them. Why then do computer screens etc use red, GREEN & blue?
posted by TiredStarling on Feb 16, 2005 - 23 answers

Can you get display to a data projector or external monitor without the external monitor plug?

The external monitor plug on my laptpop (Toshiba Staellite 1700, XP, about 2 years old) has stopped working. Are there work-arounds to get display to a data projector/external monitor? (more displayed inside). [more inside]
posted by Rumple on Feb 3, 2005 - 7 answers

Can a touchscreen monitor (12-15") be set to control a DVD player?

Can a touchscreen monitor (12-15") be set to control a DVD player? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by faustessa on Sep 1, 2004 - 6 answers

Why do images opened in photoshop look different on my two monitors?

I've recently moved to a dual-monitor set up, one CRT and one LCD, and I've discovered that I have a strange problem with Photoshop. If I open photos I've shot, on the LCD, they appear brighter and oversaturated -- when I open the same photo to the CRT, the colour is darker. If I open a photo on the LCD and then move it to the CRT, the photo will contain rectangles of colour that match either the appearance on the LCD or CRT. Is this some kind of colour profile issue that I don't understand? I've installed the LCD calibration software and that's about all I can think of doing to solve the problem. Help?! [more inside]
posted by Big Fat Tycoon on Jun 3, 2004 - 7 answers

Why the size limit on LCD tvs?

This one has been bugging me for a while. Why can I spend around $300 and easily find LCD computer monitors that can handle 1280x1024 resolution, but even if you spend thousands upon thousands on a LCD Television, you can only get 1280x768 max resolution? The 768 vertical pixel limit seems to make 1080i HDTV impossible on these new TVs, only allowing 720 and 480. Why the discrepancy?
posted by mathowie on Mar 29, 2004 - 6 answers

How do i recycle my computer monitor

Dead computer monitor recycling? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by jca on Dec 26, 2003 - 1 answer

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