Brighter is better. If you’re a general user, opt for a monitor that’s VESA-certified for at least DisplayHDR 500 (a minimum max brightness of 500 nits with HDR media), while gamers will probably want DisplayHDR 600 or greater. Creative professionals … Continue reading →

The bottom line is this: whenever you’re working with digital screens or under artificial lighting, it pays to wear blue light glasses. When you’re out in the natural sunlight, you don’t need them. Can you wear blue light glasses all … Continue reading →

Better-performing HDR TVs typically generate at least 600 nits of peak brightness, with top performers hitting 1,000 nits or more. But many HDR TVs produce only 100 to 300 nits, really not enough to deliver an HDR experience. How many … Continue reading →

As with any light, there is potential for photoreceptor damage (after all, most red light therapy devices come equipped with protective eyewear). However, treating the eyes with red light therapy can be done safely and without damage to the eye. … Continue reading →

Blue light fools the brain into thinking it’s daytime. When that happens, the body stops releasing a sleep hormone called melatonin. Melatonin is nature’s way of helping us wind down and prepare for bed. The body starts releasing it a … Continue reading →

The Samsung CRG5 is an okay office monitor. It has good peak brightness and good reflection handling, so glare shouldn’t be an issue for most people. The 27 inch, 1080p screen is decent for multitasking, but the pixel density is … Continue reading →

Resolution-wise, the screen size is ideal for its resolution. Cost-wise, QHD monitors remain more affordable than 4K. Every game and console supports QHD, and you get the same features with a better framerate. So sure, if you’re really, really keen … Continue reading →

Can I adjust the force of a gas strut? Yes, all our gas struts are adjustable gas struts. Can gas struts be adjusted? Fit the gas strut with the cylinder uppermost. The adjustment valve located at the uppermost end of … Continue reading →

SPIROL tubular Spacers are used as standoffs, distance bushings, sleeves, axles, and pins. They replace more expensive spacing options of cut-off tubing, tubes, ferrules, grommets and turned parts. What are steel spacers used for? They space the motor or pump … Continue reading →

Whatever you choose for your own editing studio upgrade, using high quality ultra wide curved monitors for photo editing will change how you edit and will increase your enjoyment of the editing process. Are curved monitors bad for editing? When … Continue reading →

When used correctly, a lock washer will hold the nut or other threaded fastener in place. To help it accomplish this, put the lock washer on first, below the fastener. If your project calls for other washers or hardware elements, … Continue reading →

Here are some of the best gaming smart lights that you can buy! The ultimate solution: Nanoleaf Canvas Starter Kit. Color connection: LIFX Z LED Strip Starter Kit. Bars of light: Philips Hue Play White & Color Smart LED Bar … Continue reading →

Curved monitors are usually significantly wider than flat-screen monitors, and, as mentioned above, this is designed to heighten immersion–the screen needs to be wide in order to encompass the player’s peripheral vision. Is a curved monitor bad for gaming? TL;DR: … Continue reading →

Samsung TVs do not support Dolby Vision, due to additional manufacturing costs and additional license fees. However, depending on the Samsung TV model it may support its own processing system and hardware HDR10+, without the need for Dolby Vision. Do … Continue reading →

Where does the standoff screw go? Standoffs are small pieces of metal similar to screws. However, instead of a head, a standoff has an anchor where another screw can be inserted. Standoffs are traditionally screwed into a case. Then the … Continue reading →