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The ultrawide monitor in my desk setup.
I'll never buy another ultrawide without this feature — and it has nothing to do with the display

I thought I'd fall in love with an ultrawide for the extra screen space, but it was the integrated KVM switch and Thunderbolt dock that won me over.

Wallpaper Engine app on a super ultrawide monitor
Your brand new screen looks dimmer than the store display for one very specific reason

The real reason your monitor feels underwhelming is hiding in plain sight.

MakeUseOf homepage on a LG G3 OLED TV
I replaced my monitor with a TV and I’m never going back

Connecting a PC to a TV isn’t as unhinged as you’d expect. Let me explain.

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Windows running PowerToys FancyZones on an ultrawide monitor.
Every ultrawide monitor owner needs to enable this Windows feature

PowerToys' FancyZones is an upgraded window manager that anyone can love — but it makes especially great use of large ultrawide screens.

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mountit keyboard tray with samsung frame tv 55
More monitors aren't better — do this instead

Save your desk space and cash with these multi-monitor alternatives.

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RGB MicroLED display by Samsung at CES 2025
OLED is no longer the king of displays — this new technology is

OLED isn't the end goal, it's just a stopgap. Micro-LED offers the benefits of OLED plus high brightness levels, high efficiency, and more.

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BenQ ScreenBar Halo lighting a curved monitor.
Curved TVs are dead, but your next monitor should definitely be curved

A curved monitor can make everything feel more comfortable.

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dual monitor mount with monitors in landscape and portrait modes
I won't buy another monitor without this port

Monitors without this port aren't up to current standards and trends.

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A secondary display connected to a Windows laptop.
I added a 5-inch secondary monitor to my desk setup and it changed everything

It's like a HUD for my desktop that reduces distractions and keeps valuable information always in view.

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Phone screen mirrored vertically on an external monitor using USB-C-2
5 things you can do when you plug your phone into a monitor with USB-C

What actually works when your phone mirrors onto a monitor.

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HP Omen Transcend 14 with OLED display
7 Windows settings you need to change if you own an OLED monitor

OLED monitors look stunning—but Windows isn’t tuned for them by default.

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Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor (U5226KW) sitting on a table.
This new ultrawide monitor from Dell is a productivity powerhouse

The ultimate ultrawide?

Old HP square monitor
5 surprisingly useful ways to repurpose an old monitor

It can do a lot more than act as a backup display and these clever ideas prove it.

The Ultrawide monitor at the heart of my desk setup.
The real benefits of an ultrawide monitor only hit me after I tried one

Here's how ultrawide monitors finally won me over after years of disbelief.

Two monitors on a computer desk, with the Dual Monitor Tools logo on the right-most monitor
My dual-monitor setup feels so much better after I installed this tiny tool

Supercharge your dual screen setup with this tool

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A desktop featuring dual monitors and wireless peripherals.
Want two displays? An HDMI splitter isn’t the answer

It might seem like the perfect solution but there's better

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A black USB flash drive connected to monitor
Please stop plugging these devices into your monitor’s USB ports — it's not meant for that

Your monitor’s USB ports aren’t broken — you’re just using them wrong.

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Three gaming monitors mounted on a computer desk with keyboard, mouse, and a chair
I’ll never use an external monitor on Windows without this app

I can finally adjust my monitor’s settings without reaching for those clunky buttons.

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HP Omen Transcend 14 with OLED display
I thought OLED burn-in was a myth — boy, was I wrong

I ignored the burn-in warnings, and now my display has the scars to prove it.

55 inch samsung frame with 4 windows macOS
How a 55-inch Samsung Frame TV solved my multi-monitor mess

I switched from 4 monitors to the Samsung Frame TV, and I'm never going back.

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