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Regardless of what kind of display you’re using and the graphics processing power available to you, proper calibration of your monitor or display is absolutely essential for getting the most out of your user experience both in terms of productivity and healthy, strain-free long-term use. This also includes changing the screen orientation, based on your level of comfort and need. Below, we break down how to calibrate your modern display regardless of your setup.
Here are the steps to get your monitor calibrated for Windows 10 users.
Now you’ll be walked through the steps for using your monitor’s control panel in conjunction with the Windows utility. Press “next” to begin.
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During the last step, notice that you’ll be given the option to open the ClearType Tuner utility if you want to make adjustments to how your text is displayed. It’s not necessary if you’re fine with your text appearance, but it’s a good option to be aware of.
Although, when the text and fonts of your display are too small, it may be time to buy a new display. To learn more, check out our resource article about how to buy a computer monitor.
Also, keep in mind that any changes you made on the display settings or controls will remain even if you choose to cancel the changes you’ve made via Windows’ calibration utility. Reverting to the factory display settings is as simple as choosing the “default” settings on your monitor’s control panel, and it’s probably a good idea to do so if you’re going to take another pass in the Windows utility.
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DisplayPort can offer the most accurate color calibration available, even more than HDMI
https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/09/16/monitor-calibration-how-to-calibrate-monitor
Users with dedicated GPUs may wish to use Nvidia or AMD’s downloadable utilities for calibration
Native color accuracy can vary significantly in different display models at all price points
https://www.rtings.com/monitor/tests/picture-quality/color-accuracy
Photographers are recommended to not use native or built-in color calibration tools for the best level of accuracy
https://photographylife.com/how-to-calibrate-your-monitor
Sources:
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-calibrate-your-monitor/
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-calibrate-your-monitor/
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