This is my third post about monitors. I'm writing this one to review some questions people often ask us when it comes to their screen. Question: How is the size of the screen measured? Answer: Just like in the early days of computers and just like televisions, screen size is measured diagonally from corner to …
Category: Monitors
Digital Types?
If you read my post, Analog vs Digital, you know I mentioned three different digital connectors. They all have one thing in common: they allow the transfer of a digital signal from a computer to a monitor. So, let's just look at the differences. A DVI (Digital Video Interface) connection simply communicates a digital signal …
Analog vs Digital
In the earliest days of computers, the monitors which showed the images with which we all became fascinated were analog signals. Today, virtually all monitors are digital in nature. But, what is the difference between the two? Many desktop computers have both outputs so which is better to use? The technical definitions of analog and …
Dirty Screen?
As the computing world becomes more and more a touch-screen society, we are often asked "How should I clean my touchscreen? It has tons of fingerprints." Let me first respond by saying, don't use household window cleaner. These types of cleaners can damage the screen. Instead, you need to use a product specifically made to …