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Q&A: Can I use my spare 42″ flat screen TV as a computer monitor?

Posted on April 2, 2018

lg-42-inch-tvQuestion from Nancy H.:  I just replaced the LG 42LN5400 42″ flat screen TV in my living room with a beautiful new 60″ model from Panasonic.

The LG still works great, and it has a fantastically sharp picture.

What I’d like to know is can I replace the ancient 20″ monitor that I’m using with my Gateway desktop PC with my now-spare 42″ TV? They both have HDMI ports. Thanks for your help.

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]

How to calibrate the colors on your computer monitor

Posted on April 25, 2014

test-patternDo the colors in your photos look different on your computer monitor than they appeared on your camera’s LCD display? Or do your printed photos look different than they looked on the screen?

If so, you probably need to calibrate the colors on your monitor. Actually, it’s a good idea to do this every few months even if you don’t notice a problem.

The steps outlined below explain how to calibrate your monitor’s colors.  [Read more…]






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