With the price of HDTVs of all kind going down to affordable levels, it makes sense for the modern home office to have one large display. These displays can be used to stream media, play video games or just for extra screen real estate when you feel like you're getting cramped. More

Around February 2011 I picked up an Apple 27" LED Cinema Display for my home office, as a way to help upsize the screen real estate on my 2008-era MacBook Pro. I loved it, and there was absolutely nothing wrong with it when the Thunderbolt Display came out, so I didn't think anything of it. Then I bought a 13" MacBook Air, and next thing I know, I'm putting the original 27-incher on Craigslist... More

Ah, screen hoods. A utilitarian thread of the home office tapestry, but a neccessary accessory if you're interested in reducing screen glare from a bright kitchen window, or keeping your roommate's prying eyes off your monitor. You might be asking, "Why not just buy one?" Because, Debbie Downer, this one has a custom fit, a custom color and the whole project comes in at just $9. More

If you've ever worked on a netbook or even a laptop, you know screen real estate is a luxury that is worth spending money on. The benefits of an external monitor is more than just screen real estate, many monitors on the market offers expanded conenctivity, including more USB ports and audio input/output. As we hammer this out on the MacBook Air 11", lets take a look at some massive real estate that we're drooling over right now. More

There's nothing more annoying than finding a dead pixel(s) on a new laptop or mobile device's screen. Dead pixels are the bane of designers and programmers everywhere, a visual scab that disrupts concentration just by being there. Here are a few techniques for living with dead pixels... More

Thinking about getting a second monitor? With monitor prices at a low, it's a great time to add a 2nd screen; with a little research you can now get two monitors for what you used to buy just one a couple of years ago... More

Samsung Central Station LED Monitor
• $449.99 (23") - $599.99 (27")
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Here's a solution for PC laptop users looking to simplify their workspace of the wide assortment of USB peripherals and accompanying cables usually cluttering around the desk. As the name implies, Samsung's Central Station is a docking station built into the form factor of a HD monitor. Plug in a USB wireless adaptor and not only is your desktop expanded across two screens, but any devices hooked up to the 4 USB ports (USB 2.0 and 3.0) on the monitor becomes accessible wirelessly. The addition of a HDMI port also means you can add a Blu-ray player or video game console to enjoy when you've wrapped up work on the laptop.
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With multi-monitor setups no longer a rarity, users are sitting from front of a great amount of emanating, bright light. But oftentimes, especially in mix and match dual+ monitor setups, one screen is brighter than the other, which can result in tired eyes. Here's a simple trick to improve calibrating a multitude of screens... More

It's not exactly beautiful, but there's something impressive about this example of excess: four 24" Acer monitors in vertical orientation placed together into one mammoth 52" display. As someone who once loved dual 24" vertical displays (that's me in the upper left), I can't even imagine doubling the experience... More

It's not always easy to create a multi-monitor setup with 3 or more screens, but Mitch Haile's updated attic home office sees your three monitors and raises you two more. Not many people use 5 monitors all at once, but the overall look and feel of his home office accommodates for the wraparound display with some thoughtful planning (if not a little obsessive). Many of us would love to have a similar setup, but as Mitch mentions, this is an over-the-top version of a home office built both for function and as a hobby. More