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")
• Samsung

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.

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

Q: Dear Unplggd, I know you guys/gals are all about simplifying our tech lives, and I've since followed many of your tips to streamline my (virtual) life. I've rid of the icon clutter that once littered by desktop, but now I'm looking for a wallpaper which will complement my newfound simplified organization. Got a resource you can recommend? More

When you're working with limited space for your home office, you need to get creative, especially when space is at a premium and you can't just have the gigantic desk that you've always wanted. Even so, when you come up with innovative solutions to these types of problems, you'll end up having a workstation that will work more efficiently and that's customized for your space. More

We were excited to awake this morning to refreshed iMac specs, with the hopes one of these updated machines will eventually be our next workhorse. But amongst the tempting upgrades, including Thunderbolt ports, faster graphic cards, Core i7 processors and all the other delicious specifications, there was one notable "glaring" omission in our eyes: no option for a matte screen... More

This is the perfect scenario on why you need to calibrate your LCD monitor: Your photos or graphic projects on your monitor, look nothing like the way they were in your scene or your printout. More