Unlike older cathode ray tube (CRT) displays that scan an electron beam over a phosphor screen to create light, LCD displays are composed of a fixed grid of tricolor pixels that change transparency based on a range of voltage levels provided by the monitor’s controller. Without a voltage the pixel is...

If computers can create friends for you, why can’t they create ministers? This was the philosophical question that inspired Miguel Hanson, a Houston-based web developer and IT consultant as he contemplated his wedding. As the Associated Press tells it, Hanson couldn’t find an associate who would...

The good: The LG Flatron D2342P is an inexpensive way to get 3D on a PC monitor. The monitor experienced little to no color tint problems and dark details can be easily seen in movies. Also, it displayed good 3D performance with 3D pictures. The bad: 3D performance in games includes plenty of ghosting and...

The good: The BenQ XL2410T is a 3D monitor featuring a full assortment of ergonomic options and very good performance in games and movies. The bad: The monitor’s price is higher than other 3D displays, there’s some egregious backlight bleeding, and drawing out good performance requires plenty of...

The good: The LG Flatron W2363D-PF achieved great overall performance, is 3D-compatible, and it includes two HDMI ports and a headphone jack, all at an affordable price. The bad: Even after calibration, there were slight green tint issues when viewing movies and photos. Also, menu navigation is convoluted,...