Best Monitor Deals: Gaming, Office, Curved, OLED, and More

Best Monitor Deals: Gaming, Office, Curved, OLED, and More

Whether you prefer to work at one of the best desktop computers, the best laptops, or anything in between, an external monitor can be helpful to add some extra screen real estate. One of the best monitors can even go a long way toward reducing eye strain and creating an immersive digital or gaming experience. … Read more

How to convert VHS to DVD, Blu-ray, and digital

How to convert VHS to DVD, Blu-ray, and digital

While DVD and Blu-ray dominate today’s world, VHS tapes ruled supreme in the ’80s and ’90s. It wasn’t uncommon for families to document birthday parties, holidays, sporting events, and other big moments in life with their handheld camcorder, recording the footage onto a trusty VHS tape. Unfortunately, playing those VHS tapes is challenging nowadays, as … Read more

A new wave of cheap mini-LED gaming monitors has arrived

A new wave of cheap mini-LED gaming monitors has arrived

Image used with permission by copyright holder HDR-capable gaming monitors are all the rage these days. Whether they’re OLED or mini-LED, it’s finally possible to get a really killer HDR experience from your monitor. Until very recently, however, you’d be spending lots of money to do it. Enter a new wave of mini-LED gaming monitors, … Read more

Why OLED beats mini-LED for gaming every time

Why OLED beats mini-LED for gaming every time

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends The two major innovations in gaming displays over the past few years have been OLED and mini-LED. These two types of displays have transformed the rather dire state of HDR for PC gamers, and now, you can find OLED and mini-LED options across gaming monitors, laptops, and TVs. From my … Read more

9 best monitors for 2023: tested and reviewed

9 best monitors for 2023: tested and reviewed

For those seeking a superior computer setup, a cutting-edge monitor is nonnegotiable. Whether you’re entrenched in graphic design, a dedicated gamer, or a remote professional, the right display has the power to transform your computing experience. While the Dell UltraSharp 32 4K is an excellent pick offering an extensive array of features and an expansive … Read more

The 5 Best Portable Monitors for Laptops and Gaming in 2024

The 5 Best Portable Monitors for Laptops and Gaming in 2024

While your average laptop has a reasonably good screen, a portable monitor can either give you a better alternative or act as an extra screen for you to work with. Of course, you could take a more traditional monitor with you, but then you’ll have to deal with stands and more complex power needs, so … Read more

There’s a war brewing over OLED gaming monitors

There’s a war brewing over OLED gaming monitors

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Samsung and LG Display are teeing up to battle for the panel in your monitor. Normally, you don’t need to think about the panel inside your monitor. You look at the brand, assess the features, seek out an independent review, and make your buying decision. For OLED gaming monitors, however, … Read more

Anything is possible in this new era of gaming monitors

Anything is possible in this new era of gaming monitors

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Sometimes, you get everything you’ve wanted. We probably won’t see much innovation from gaming monitors over the next couple of years. We’re on the heels of CES 2024, and we saw some exciting gaming monitor announcements — the first 4K QD-OLED displays, a 480Hz OLED monitor, and even some experimentation … Read more

The 5 Best 4K Monitors for Gaming and Work in 2024

The 5 Best 4K Monitors for Gaming and Work in 2024

Samsung One of the best things you can do to upgrade your desktop or laptop setup is buying a new screen, and going for a 4k monitor is probably one of the best options out there. Luckily, there are a lot of options for you to pick from; whether you’re looking for something that’s good … Read more

The 5 Best Ultrawide Monitors for Gaming and Work in 2024

The 5 Best Ultrawide Monitors for Gaming and Work in 2024

If you’ve been shopping the best laptop deals and want to add some screen real estate to your new setup, or if you otherwise have a need to expand your digital workspace, you’re going to need a new monitor. The best monitors always make great options, but if you want something ultimate yet efficient when … Read more