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Liquid crystal display; the type of display panel used in almost all computer monitors today.

The liquid crystal display (LCD) is a type of display panel used for building relatively thin, flat displays.

LCD monitors were originally used for laptop computers where there was a need for a compact, lightweight display so that the computer could in fact be portable. They were initially small and often had low resolution, making them less useful for desktop computers. Later improvements in technology increased their size and resolution while reducing cost, making them the standard display technology for desktops today.

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What sense does it make for "sharpness" to be adjustable on a monitor?

Modern monitors often have a "sharpness" setting. But I don't really understand how it makes sense for such a setting to exist. The software asks the monitor to display a particular pattern of 32-bit RGB values, right? i.e. The OS might ask the…
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Removing dead thunderflies stuck inside an LCD monitor

This summer my flat was "attacked" by hundreds of tiny thunderflies, some of which managed to get behind the screen of my LCD. A few of the cursed creatures went and died right in the middle of the display:  And yes, this is real. Imagine my…
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What is the best way to fix a stuck pixel on an LCD screen?

I have an LCD screen with a pixel that is stuck ON (that is, bright). What do you suggest to fix it (it's not a dead pixel)?
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What is the best way to clean an LCD monitor?

I have loads of grubby finger marks on my monitor (mine and smaller people's). I'm not sure how to clean them off without damaging the monitor. What's the best way to safely clean dust, smudges and fingerprints off an LCD?
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Is an LED monitor better for eyes than an LCD monitor?

Is an LED monitor better for eyes than an LCD monitor? EDIT: And if you are allergic to fluorescent light, is LED going to be better? I heard that LED doesn't uses fluorescent light.
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Is there any difference between standby, suspend and off DPMS modes on LCD dislays?

All three of these modes seem to have the same effect on my display. Same blanking and waking time. Are there any differences in power consumption or something else?
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Are the insides of LCD monitors dangerous?

I have an LCD monitor that is cracked. So far nothing leaks out but if something starts leaking should I be concerned? I have searched and read everything from: It is safe to be around and handle just don't eat it. to It is toxic and should be…
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Green flickering pixels that move with black images

Strange question... Occasionally, on my LCD screen, pixels that should be black flicker rapidly and constantly between black and green, about 4 flickers a second. The crazy part is, unlike dead/stuck pixels, they are relative to content on the…
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When I see a black pixel only on a blue screen, is that a stuck pixel or dead pixel?

I have pixel on my LCD that appears black only on a blue background; it works fine on other colors. Is this a "stuck pixel" or "dead pixel"?
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How to disable auto brightening LCD

I am not talking about adjusting screen brightness through power management (this is a laptop), I'm not talking about how the screen brightness setting may be different between 'plugged in' and 'battery powered', and unplugging the laptop will…
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Laptop dimming display on dark backgrounds

My Acer laptop running Windows 10 has a very annoying feature: when running on battery, the LCD backlight dims gradually when displaying a dark screen and brightens gradually when displaying light screen. This is especially annoying when switching…
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Can you bring LCD monitors from the Nothern Hemisphere to the Southern?

In the old days, when CRTs ruled, I remember that monitors were manufactured specifically for the location in the world in which they were to be sold. Amongst other things, the Earths magnetic field influenced the display (or something like…
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Any way to fix a stuck pixel in an LCD screen?

I have an older LCD monitor, and it has recently developed a single green pixel that's always on. It's not really annoying if the screen is bright, but it's very noticeable when there's something dark on the screen. Is there any way to fix this?
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Calibrate two monitors to the same video settings

Background: Just started a new job as a software developer for an amazing company. I have at my workstation two beautiful 22” LCD monitors. It just happens, however, that the laptop port replicators we use have one DVI and one VGA connector each;…
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Do all LCD monitors look bad when rotated 90 degrees?

I've got a Samsung SyncMaster 204B monitor. One of the features it has is that it lets the user physically rotate the display 90 degrees so that the monitor is in portrait mode, which would be useful for looking at long documents. However, when I do…
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