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I need a new TV, but I don't understand modern TVs. Advice sought.
My ~10 year old TV (which became a sort of member of the family during the pandemic) has finally died for good. I've been browsing for TVs but what's out there in 2020 makes me feel like Rip van Winkle. Can you give us some advice based on our needs? [more inside]
Apple hardware has stymied me for the first time
Up until about a month ago, I had a 2014 Macbook Pro and I had no problem using two additional large monitors. Neither of them is fancy, only one is 4K.
I've acquired a 2019 Macbook Pro (16") and I can't get both monitors to handle input at the same time. [more inside]
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]
Looking a gift LSR305 in the mouth
I was recently gifted a single LSR305 Mk.I studio monitor, courtesy of a friend who didn't read the fine print when ordering (they don't come in pairs, y'all), and then procrastinated returning it until it was too late. Now I'm trying to decide if I should buy a matching speaker, or sell/donate this one on. [more inside]
Family troubles: Macs won't talk - 21.5' iMac/MacBook Pro
Help needed getting 21.5' iMac tow as external display for Macbook Pro ... [more inside]
Spend Other People's MoneyFilter
My boss wants a new sleek/fancy monitor/computer for our office front desk, with none of the unsightly cabling that our normal workstations have. Clients won't see the front of the monitor, but they will see the back. What monitors have the sexiest backs? [Snowflakes inside] [more inside]
There's got to be a better way to wrangle multiple displays in 2018...
Tools and tips for managing multi monitor madness please. [more inside]
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]
How to deal with dry gritty eyes?
I've been having dry eye symptoms for a while: my eyes feel tired after a few hours of computer use, and I get woken up every night by grit in my eyes. I've been doing a bunch of things to alleviate it, but nothing's really helped. Suggestions? [more inside]
How can I eliminate a loud buzzing noise in my studio monitors?
I'm having a strange problem with my Behringer studio monitors. There is a loud buzzing noise when both of them are plugged in. [more inside]
Dealing with shifting windows on a multi-monitor setup
I have two computer monitors: a 1920x1080 144hz one that I use as my primary monitor for gaming on and a 1680x1050 60hz one that I use as a secondary for browsing/chatting/miscellaneous things on. This nearly always works well, but I've been running into an issue where if I'm running something at fullscreen at a non-native resolution on my primary monitor it shifts everything offscreen on the other -- making chat windows or Netflix unusable. Is there an easy way to fix this on a software/system level? [more inside]
Affordable, unobtrusive monitor for Raspberry Pi?
I have a couple of Raspberri Pis that I'd like to play around with, but I have a small workspace and no room or desire for a dedicated, desktop-style monitor. What are some reasonably priced, low profile options to look at?
USB DAC for studio monitors!
I have a pair of active powered studio monitors with balanced inputs, and am looking for a USB DAC to drive them. [more inside]
To iMac or not to iMac
Should I get a 27" Retina 5K iMac, or a MacBook Pro plus a 4K monitor? [more inside]
Thunderbolt display or something else?
I'm looking for a monitor for my MacBook. I have a Thunderbolt at work and it is great, but the $1k price seems Apple markup priced. Is there another market comparable in price? Or is the picture and sound not really matched? It has been forever since I actually looked at a monitor. Bonus question: On OS X with a gigantic monitor how do I lock things to the left and the right as if I were using two separate monitors? I lose track of things on this monitor.
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]
Good 27" monitor to connect to late-2010 MacBook Air
Looking for a good 27" monitor to connect to my late-2010 MacBook Air. The Wirecutter's recommendation, however, is nearly three years old, and Apple's Thunderbolt monitor is more than three years old. Are there more recent guides? Or do you have any specific recommendations? P.S. I have to make this purchase before Dec. 31, so I can't wait for some new monitor that won't be available until next year. Thanks!
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?
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]
How to 'blast' music on speakers for mixing, living with parents
Hey music people I'm wondering if you maybe have figured out a solution to this issue I'm having. Basically I need to master/play electronic music on my studio monitor speakers, usually at a VERY LOUD level so I can hear if all the frequencies are where they should be. I'm living with the folks and they got super pissed when I was doing that in my closet. So I moved outside with the speakers facing away and they were still pissed. Keep in mind this is all in the middle of the day.
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Monitor speaker recommendations
In an effort to simplify my system, I'm looking for some straightforward monitor speakers to use with an Alesis MultiMix. Specific details? [more inside]
What 3 monitors for the Ergotron LX Triple Display Lift Stand?
After reading previous AskMe threads suggesting that three monitors is best to avoid the neck strain from constantly looking left or right with two, I want to get a Ergotron LX Triple Display Stand and three monitors to go with it. The problem is it's hard to find monitors these days that will fit into the LX Triple Display's dimensional specifications. Any suggestions? [more inside]
vga to dvi converter: did I buy the wrong one?
Need help troubleshooting my new monitor set up. Problem is my new VGA to DVI adapter [more inside]
How to Refuse a Loaded Request from Boss
My boss just majorly promoted me and then snuck in a weirdly punitive request at the end of what was otherwise an absolutely outstanding/stellar review. Why would he ask this of me in the first place given my promotion, and how can I say no? [more inside]
The DVI Port on my Gigabyte Motherboard no longer seems to work.
The DVI Port on my Gigabyte Motherboard no longer seems to work. I need the DVI port as I am running a Hackintosh and Apples are not compatible with VGA. What are some of my options and what is your diagnosis? [more inside]
Laptops with high pixel density displays?
What PC laptops today have high pixel density (similar to Apple's retina displays) IPS or PLS displays?
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]
Two VGA only monitors & one VGA only PC - Dual screen needed. Please suggest.
I have a PC - CPU tower with one VGA port, a DVI port and few USB ports. And I cannot open this to add any cards, corp policy.
And two monitors with just VGA ports.
Is it possible to setup a dual monitor? - one extending to another not a splitter with mirror image in two monitors
Please help.
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?
Monitors that look like apple monitors?
What 30" plus monitor has a beautiful exterior like apple monitors (white or silver)? [more inside]
Aero Snap on a monitor that's too large
How do I divide a large monitor & still use Windows 7 Aero Snap? [more inside]
How do I protect my monitors from my cats?
Over the weekend, one of my cats managed to destroy two TFT monitors. How do I protect the replacements from a similar fate? [more inside]
Dual Screen pc Display Glitch
I have a dual screen pc display problem that I'm having trouble diagnosing. [more inside]
Best monitor for photography under Linux?
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. [more inside]
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]
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]
Who sells an Apple-quality LCD monitor in a smaller size?
Who sells an Apple-quality LCD monitor in a smaller size? [more inside]
I am looking for Portrait Mode LCD Monitors but having no luck finding many on the web.
I am looking for Portrait Mode LCD Monitors but having no luck finding many on the web. [more inside]
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]
3 Monitors with a Single Graphics Card
Will modern graphics cards with two DVI ports (or one DVI and one VGA) and an HDMI port allow me to use dual monitors plus a TV (or 3 monitors) at the same time? [more inside]
Two monitors, one shoulder; how do I relieve the pain?
How do I survive, ergonomically speaking, with two monitors? [more inside]
When Will Online Photo Display Equal Prints?
Are efforts afoot to improve the quality of photos displayed on computer monitors? What, for example, would it take to produce a photo display on a screen that would be essentially indistinguishable from a darkroom print of the same size?
Do we need screens with many more, smaller, pixels? Do we need better software? Both?
Does it save energy?
My boss insists we turn off our dual 30 inch Apple monitors when we go to the bathroom. He says it wastes energy. But they're still plugged in to the wall and receiving power. How much energy is really being saved?
LCD Monitors with an Elegant Rear
Are there any LCD monitors still being made these days with a clean & elegant rear? [more inside]
Computer will not shut down by itself
My computer automatically restarts even though i told it to shut down. Started after i installed a 8400gs PCI card in my computer. [more inside]
Wall mounting multiple monitors
Question about wall-mounting flat panel monitors [more inside]
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]
Remember the location of my application windows?
I'm looking for an OS X app that can remember my arrangement of application windows and revert to it at any time (but mainly on startup). [more inside]
Switch between fullscreen video apps?
I have three (Windows) video applications and one monitor. I want to be able to switch quickly (and as seamlessly as possible) between them running full-screen on the monitor (with keyboard hotkeys). Any idea how to do this?
Help me replace my monitor
My old Sony crt monitor died and I need advice on picking out a new one. [more inside]