Monitor Articles

Here you will find captivating and unique articles related to PC monitors. These monitor articles analyse the past and current state of PC monitor technology, and also look ahead to what we can expect in the future. “3D” monitors, LED-backlit monitors and OLEDs are all discussed, as is the terminology used on the odd occasion in our PC monitor reviews. But it’s not just about the technology – you will also find articles which help you get the most out of your current PC monitor, for example how to clean it correctly. As more is known about the progression of future PC monitor technology or if we are nagged enough to cover a specific topic; the articles will be updated and the PC Monitors slaves may even write you some new ones. To view the monitor articles currently published on PC Monitors, hover over the Monitor Articles button at the top of the page.

Latest Monitor Article

The latest PC Monitors article covers how you can make a cheap home-made solution that will get your screen looking good as new. By using two simple ingredients you can form a cleaning fluid that quickly evaporates and will not smear or damage your monitor. In this monitor article we also cover the correct materials and methods to use when cleaning your TFT monitor screen. Unlike conventional CRT monitors with their robust glassy screens, TFT monitor screens are fairly delicate – learn how to clean them properly, safely, efficiently and cheaply.

Learn how to properly clean TFT PC monitors

Previous Monitor Articles

PC Monitors has already briefly introduced OLED (organic light emitting diode) technology in the future of PC monitors article. We delve a little deeper into what is shaping up to be the technology of choice for future computer monitors. We explore what OLED technology is, how at works and the advantages it offers over monitor technologies such as LCD (liquid crystal display). The disadvantages of OLED monitors are also looked at, as are the current steps manufacturers are taking to rectify the issues to make them viable for both the TV screens and PC monitors of tomorrow.

OLED monitor article

We look back at the PC monitor technology of yester-year, including the famous CRT. We then look at how monitors have evolved since then, and focus specifically on the evolution of the humble LCD display. We look beyond this current display technology and into the future, exploring developments in LED backlighting technology, 3D (120Hz+ and holographic) and OLED displays. We also look at some other technology on the side, which is probably suitable only for a niche market (think ultra-wide curved displays and touchscreens).

Organic light emitting diode (OLED) matrix

PC Monitors also takes a look at the technology behind (or indeed, inside) the latest generation of LCD monitors, the previous generation of CRT monitors and even a glimpse at future (OLED) monitor technology. This monitor article contains images and a video to aid explanations of terminology which may feature in upcoming monitor articles and reviews.