So why exactly is contrast ratio important in a monitor? Contrast ratio refers to the difference between the minimum brightness and maximum brightness of a monitor. For example, looking at a monitor with a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, a white image would appear 1,000 times brighter than a black image on a particular monitor. A higher contrast… Continue reading What is Contrast Ratio? – Guide
What is AMD FreeSync? – Guide
A breakdown of AMD’s display tech for fighting screen tears. AMD FreeSync is a technology found on certain gaming monitors, gaming laptops and TVs to help fight screen tearing, stuttering and input latency (the time between when you move your best gaming mouse and when the cursor actually moves) during fast-paced games and video. Introduced in 2015, FreeSync… Continue reading What is AMD FreeSync? – Guide
What is a TN Panel? – Guide
TN stands for twisted nematic. This is a type of LCD (a form of LED) panel display technology. TN panels are characterized as being the fastest and cheapest among the other main types of display panels, VA (vertical alignment) and IPS (in-plane switching). As such, they work great for gaming monitors and gaming laptops. However, TN panels also offer the worst viewing angles… Continue reading What is a TN Panel? – Guide
How to Overclock 75hz Monitor? – Guide
Wondering how to overclock a 75hz monitor? You’re in the right place. There are so many settings and functions of the display monitor, especially the high-tech with incorporation with the recent technology within that allow you to keep the changes and usage highly adaptive. Certainly that proves to be a blessing for gamers, animation creators,… Continue reading How to Overclock 75hz Monitor? – Guide
What is an IPS Display? – Guide
IPS monitors (displays) and how they different from other panel types explained. IPS stands for in-plane switching, a type of LED (a form of LCD) display panel technology. IPS panels are characterized as having the best color and viewing angles among the other main types of display panels, TN (twisted nematic) and VA (vertical alignment). However, IPS panels are also… Continue reading What is an IPS Display? – Guide
What is Nano IPS? – Guide
What Is Nano IPS? What is Nano IPS and how is it different from regular IPS? Let’s find out. Nano IPS is the improved version of IPS technology by LG. When applied to an LED backlight of an IPS display, it allows for a wider color gamut of up to 98% DCI-P3 or 135% sRGB… Continue reading What is Nano IPS? – Guide
Can a Monitor Work Without a PC? – Guide
Personal computers seem to get more and more versatile as each day goes by. With exponential increases in how technology is developing throughout the world, desktop systems can increasingly push the limits of what is possible. PC monitors have become flatter, lighter, and yet able to display more powerful graphics or vibrant colors than their… Continue reading Can a Monitor Work Without a PC? – Guide
Can You Use a Monitor Without a PC? – Guide
Monitors are essential hardware for every individual who uses a computer or laptop. Monitors show the output that is processed by the input in the CPU of the computer or laptop. This hardware is also known as Video Display Terminal(VDT) or Video Display Unit (VDU). Sometimes, you might only need to use the monitor except… Continue reading Can You Use a Monitor Without a PC? – Guide
What is Response Time? – Guide
So what exactly is response time? Pixel response time refers to how fast a monitor can shift from one color to another (typically black to white to black or gray to gray) and is measured in milliseconds. But what does a low response time mean for gamers in the real world? A lower response time… Continue reading What is Response Time? – Guide
What is VA Smearing and How to Fix it? – Guide
Learn everything you need to know about VA panel smearing and what you can do to reduce it to more tolerable amounts. Most VA panel monitors have slow black to gray pixel transition speed, resulting in noticeable trailing behind fast-moving objects in dark scenes – this is often referred to as dark level smearing. While… Continue reading What is VA Smearing and How to Fix it? – Guide