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Monitor sync types

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• 14/08/2025
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Monitor Sync Technologies: A South African Buyer’s Guide Choosing the right sync technology can make games smoother, reduce input lag, and eliminate screen tearing. This guide explains the major options available in South Africa, how they work, and which one fits different budgets and GPUs. What does sync actually do? Screen tearing happens when your graphics card renders frames at a rate that does not match your monitor’s refresh rate. Sync technologies align these two so that each refresh shows a complete frame. The result is smoother motion and fewer artifacts during fast actio..

The Ultimate Guide to Digital Signage: Everything You Need to Know

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• 12/06/2025
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What it is, how it works, and why is it essential for businesses today? What Is Digital Signage? Digital signage refers to electronic displays—usually large screens—that show dynamic content to an audience. You might hear terms like digital signs or electronic signage, but they all mean the same thing: screens delivering targeted messages. What really sets digital signage apart is the use of specialized software known as digital signage software or content management software (CMS). This software allows businesses to easily manage and broadcast content to one or multiple screens in re..

What Do the Different Monitor Settings Do—and Which Is Best for You?

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• 11/06/2025
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Modern monitors offer a wide range of display modes and settings designed to enhance your visual experience across different activities. Whether you're gaming, working, reading, watching movies, or creating digital content, choosing the right mode can significantly improve performance, comfort, and immersion. Below is a breakdown of the most common monitor settings and modes, how they function, and what they’re best suited for. Basic Monitor Settings Before diving into advanced modes, it's helpful to understand basic display adjustments. These typically include: Brightness: Cont..

Understanding WQXGA (Wide Quad Extended Graphics Array) Resolution

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• 04/06/2025
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WQXGA stands for Wide Quad Extended Graphics Array and refers to a screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. Positioned between QHD (2560 x 1440) and 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), WQXGA is commonly found in premium monitors and high-performance display setups. It delivers sharper visuals and greater screen space than standard HD (1920 x 1080), making it a popular choice among professionals who demand high visual fidelity. Found on: Laptops Desktop monitors Why WQXGA Is Considered a Premium Resolution WQXGA is regarded as a high-end display standard due to its high pixel density, e..

Understanding Curved (Round) Monitors

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• 27/05/2025
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What Is a Curved Monitor? A curved monitor, sometimes referred to as a round monitor, features a concave screen that arches horizontally. This curvature is designed to align with the natural shape of the human eye, offering a more immersive visual experience. Compared to flat monitors, curved models aim to reduce visual distortion and maintain a uniform viewing distance across the screen. These benefits can help reduce eye fatigue and enhance concentration, particularly for wide-format content such as gaming or movie watching. However, the effectiveness of these advantages depends on variab..

HD, Full HD, ULTRA HD, 2K, 4K, 8K and 10K resolutions

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• 26/05/2025
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Monitor and TV screens have different resolutions. Resolution refers to the number of tiny dots, called pixels, that make up the image on a screen—measured horizontally and vertically. The more pixels a screen has, the more detailed and sharper the image will appear. Higher resolution results in less blurriness, crisper visuals, and finer detail. Screen size (e.g., 32-inch vs. 40-inch) does not determine resolution. However, larger screens benefit significantly from higher resolutions, as they help maintain image clarity and detail. HD, Full HD, ULTRA HD, 2K, 4K, 8K and 10K resolution..