Use preset picture modes as a starting point, but avoid "Vivid" options, or ones that lock you into a specific color gamut. Brightness and contrast should be fine-tuned to keep in-game shadows black, ...

So, you’ve bought a new gaming monitor. It’s plugged in, powered up, and you’re ready to start headshotting enemies, right? Not so fast! There’s more to blasting off with a new display than simply ...

Making a few simple adjustments to your TV's basic settings can instantly enhance the picture quality. Here's how.

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Whether you already have a television or you’re in the market for a new one (or projector, camera, or any other type of display), you should pay attention to the contrast ratio. But what does this ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

A poorly configured laptop screen with brightness or contrast settings set too high can strain your eyes. More relaxed settings can make viewing more comfortable, especially if you prefer working at ...

Unboxing and setting up a new monitor is always exciting, and that's coming from someone who has bought a bunch of high refresh rate and OLED monitors in the past few years. However, what I've noticed ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

If your computer monitor isn't displaying properly, check settings like HDR, pixel overdrive, scaling or resolution before ...