Many of us sit in front of a computer monitor every day. But how do monitors work? What do you need to look for in purchasing a new one?
Because we use them daily, many of us have a lot of questions about our monitors and may not even realize it. What does "aspect ratio" mean? What is dot pitch? What does "refresh rate" mean? The answers just might help you make better use of your mon See more »
Although Macintosh computers and UNIX workstations have sported dual screen connectivity for years, Windows was slower to progress. Find out how to hook it all up.
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Because we use them daily, many of us have a lot of questions about our monitors and may not even realize it. What does "aspect ratio" mean? What is dot pitch? What does "refresh rate" mean? The answers just might help you make better use of your mon
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Touch-screen monitors have become more and more commonplace as their price has steadily dropped. There are three basic systems that are used to recognize a person's touch -- learn how they work.
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The next generation in computer displays gives you a full 180-degree field of view. Learn how the Elumens display works!
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Fluorescent tubes and backlighting help make a computer's LCD screen bright and readable. Find out how these parts work together to keep your screen aglow.
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Dot pitch is measured in millimeters (mm), and a smaller number means a sharper image. How you measure the dot pitch depends on the technology used.
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Remember those faint horizontal lines on cathode ray tube computer screens? What caused them to appear?
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Why do cathode ray tube computer screens contain lead? Learn about these older computer monitors and why you can't dispose of them in the trash.
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