Pair The New Mac Pro With An Equally Awesome Monitor
Which display should you buy to do the new Mac Pro justice? Here are a few options.
Three Wireless Display Technologies That You Probably Own But Don’t Use
Want to relay your smartphone's or laptop's display onto a larger screen without wires? No, it's not science fiction. You can wirelessly output video from computers and smartphones today. Wireless display technologies use WiFi to output video to compatible adapters. You only need a display adapter, which connects to a monitor and a WiDI or Miracast compatible device. Most modern devices are compatible with the technology. There's also Apple's proprietary technology, AirPlay.
Busted - How To Deal With a Broken Screen On Your Laptop
Over the past couple of years I have traveled a lot and took my work with me wherever I went. I worked from the most ridiculous and beautiful places all over North America and Europe. My office was wherever I set up my computer. And for a while my desktop felt like home. And then I broke my laptop screen. Disaster! What do you do when you depend on your laptop; to look up information, submit work, and meet deadlines?
Graphic Display Resolutions - What Do The Numbers Mean? [MakeUseOf Explains]
Display resolutions can be a rather cryptic business, with multiple standards used to describe the same display resolution in 10 different ways. All of those technical terms tend to change based on the display's purpose (television versus computer monitor) and even your region (the meaning of HD Ready). Today, we'll help you make sense of the different terms people tend to throw around when describing display resolutions.
Screen Too Bright, Speakers Too Loud? Don’t Despair: Use Volumouse For Windows!
If your pointing device of choice is a mouse (rather than a laptop trackpad), then you surely don’t just use its buttons – its scroll wheel must get quite a bit of use too. But what do you use it for, really? Wait, don’t tell me: For scrolling documents and webpages! If you’re an advanced user, you probably use it for zooming in and out, too, changing font size with a quick flick of the wheel. That’s all well and good, but it doesn't even scratch the surface of what your mouse wheel can do.
What Does Your Computer Say About You?
A personal computer is, well, personal. Assuming like most people, you bought your own computer (or had some say about what it's going to be), your choice of hardware likely reflects quite a bit about you. So, what sort of person are you -- just an occasional user? A nerdy coder? A hard-core gamer? Tell me what your hardware is, and I'll tell you who you are.
3 Ways To Manage Display Settings In Mac OS X Mountain Lion
With Mac OS X Mountain Lion, Apple introduced a number of changes; some small, some big. One of those tiny changes that impacted my workflow most is the disappearance of the menu bar display menu. Before the update, ticking off a checkbox in the Mac OS X display preferences pane would introduce a nifty display icon in the menu bar at the top of your screen. That menu bar icon is now gone.
How To Take Advantage Of Your Widescreen Apple Display [Mac OSX]
I didn't realize until I unpacked my 27" iMac just how much screen real estate I had to work with. Sure, it looked large in the store, but opening numerous applications and windows on it, stretching out the Dock with more apps, and slightly tilting my head up to look at the menu bar made me realize even more just how much space I have to work with.
5 Ways Your Mobile Device Will Make Your Next Laptop Better [Opinion]
The advance of mobile technology is revolutionizing the computer industry. Even giants like Intel and Microsoft are being forced to respond, changing their goals to compensate for continuing consumer interest in smartphones and tablets. Let's have a look at several ways the demand for mobile devices is pushing laptops to be better than they are today.
Increase Your Resolution Beyond Monitor's Limit With newrez [Linux]
I'm sure that you've come across a computer like this, especially a laptop or netbook. The screen is decently large, but the low resolution doesn't seem to fit well with such a nice screen. Are you stuck with whatever the native resolution is? Apparently not, as there is a simple script that will take care of the problem and increase your resolution beyond what your system considers as normal!
3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Buy A Cheap IPS Monitor
Computer monitor technology has long had a champion, and it’s called In-Plane Switching, or IPS. This display panel technology has often been praised because it is capable of fixing many issues found in cheaper TN panel monitors. Yet IPS also comes at a price, and as the technology has filtered down to less expensive monitors, some disadvantages have been exaggerated.
Conquer Your Screen Real Estate With MaxTo [Giveaway]
Computer monitors are growing ever more capacious and cheaper. This week, we're giving away 25 copies of MaxTo with 3 years' worth of free updates! Join us after the jump to find out how you can win a copy.
The 4 Best IPS Monitors To Buy This Holiday Season
Monitors are an important part of any computer. Given the widespread availability of cheap TN panel options, it’s easy to take the path of least resistance and purchase whatever looks like a good value. That, however, may not be your best option. A high-quality display using an IPS panel can provide far better image quality and offer improved viewing angles. Ready to take the plunge? Then check out these four options.
How To Find & Fix Bad Pixels On Your LCD Screen
Bad pixels often occur on brand new screens. Since a single bad pixel can become a great annoyance once you know it's there, any new display with a warranty on it should be checked for bad pixels instantly. When you discover one however, you do not necessarily have to take the new display straight back to the shop. You may be able to fix it yourself.
7 Important Things To Know When Buying An LCD Monitor
LCDs have been used for a while, for example in digital clocks and laptops