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I answered the million-dollar question about buying monitors - how to pick the right one

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Shopping for a new computer monitor can be overwhelming with all the metrics and jargon.

To cut through the confusion, I recommended focusing on three features: size, panel type, and refresh rate.

I'll provide several monitor recommendations for both Windows and macOS machines.

So you just bought your perfect laptop or desktop, and you want a new monitor to go along with it. What do you choose? If you've started shopping, you likely already noticed an overwhelming amount of options. Some promise dazzling color with HDR, others emphasize high refresh rates, and then there are the ultra-wide curved screens.

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It can be information overload. Fortunately, I'm here to help out. This guide will break down the main factors to consider, rounded out with a few recommendations to point you in the right direction, including my current favorite monitor.

The three most important factors to consider are:

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