OS X normally handles display resolution and scaling quite well automatically, but those using external displays (particularly third-party displays) may wish to manually select their own resolution. Here’s how you can override OS X’s automatic and limited suggestions and choose any supported resolution for your external monitor.
How to Manage 4K Display Scaling in Windows 10
High resolution displays have arrived in force, but before you spend the time and money to upgrade your PC, make sure you understand how Windows 10 handles these 4K monitors, and how you can set a custom scaling percentage to ensure that what you see on the screen is exactly what you expect.
How to Record 4K Video on the iPhone 6s
A big new feature of the iPhone 6s is the ability to record 4K video. Here’s how to enable 4K video recording, and some tips on why higher resolution isn’t always better.
Forget the Apple Watch, Here Comes the Retina Thunderbolt Display
Now that all the mobile/wearable silliness is out of the way, we can start looking forward to the fall’s Mac hardware upgrades, which may finally bring us the long-awaited “Retina” Thunderbolt Display. A report this week claims that Apple is gearing up to release a 27-inch display with a 5K resolution by the end of the fourth quarter.
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Seiki Announces Trio of 60Hz 4K Monitors
Seiki, the company that disrupted the television market last year with the launch of an ultra-cheap 4K TV, is looking to repeat history in the monitor industry. The company has announced a trio of 4K monitors ranging from 28 to 40 inches, with impressive specs and a price that is expected to be industry-leading.
A Look at the 4K Display Improvements, and Remaining Flaws, in OS X 10.9.3
Apple introduced better support for 4K displays as part of Thursday’s OS X 10.9.3 update. But with only a handful of displays officially supported, and unforeseen compatibility issues with others, Apple has a long way to go to make a 4K “Retina” experience worthwhile to most consumers.
How to Enable Chrome High DPI Mode in Windows 8
Like many third party apps, Google Chrome doesn’t automatically support high resolution 4K displays in Windows. Instead, the app is upscaled, revealing a blurry and pixelated mess. Thankfully, you can manually enable Chrome high DPI mode with a quick change to the Windows Registry.
Dell’s 28-inch 4K P2815Q Monitor to Launch January 23rd at $699
Dell’s upcoming 28-inch 4K monitor, the P2815Q, will launch with full 4K resolution, a high quality panel, and multiple inputs for a surprisingly low price of $699. The only question that remains is whether the display will have full 60Hz refresh support, or be limited to the 30Hz rate frequently found on cheaper models.
Three Relatively Affordable 4K Displays Land at CES
2014 may be the year that 4K monitors hit the mainstream computing market, at least according to the early product announcements at CES. Lenovo, ASUS, and Seiki have all announced compelling 4K displays at well under $1,000, bringing the technology into the price range of gamers and serious productivity users.
Final Cut Pro 10.1 Adds Support for New Mac Pro and Content Libraries
Alongside the launch of the new Mac Pro, Apple early Thursday released a major update to Final Cut Pro X, enabling the application to take advantage of the new hardware in Apple’s flagship desktop, as well as bringing new features such as 4K content, support for Thunderbolt 2, and new unified project and event libraries.