monitors
MSI Pro MP273QP 27in monitor review: A fine value 27in WQHD monitor![The MSI Pro monitor on the IT Pro background](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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MSI Pro MP273QP 27in monitor review: A fine value 27in WQHD monitor
A crisp and colourful 27in display at a very agreeable price
24 Mar 2023
Philips 27B1U7903 review: Spectacular display and price![The Philips 27B1U7903 monitor on the IT Pro background](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Philips 27B1U7903 review: Spectacular display and price
One of those products where if you have to ask the price then you can't afford it, but the quality is outstanding
14 Mar 2023
IT managers must completely rethink how they buy monitors![A developer using two monitors while sitting on his desk](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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IT managers must completely rethink how they buy monitors
With monitors changing from simple displays to powerful office tools, IT managers must change their buying processes
17 Dec 2022
LG UltraWide Monitor Curved (40WPC95C-W) review: A gloriously wide display with all the ports you need![LG's UltraWide curved monitor](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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LG UltraWide Monitor Curved (40WPC95C-W) review: A gloriously wide display with all the ports you need
A productivity powerhouse that almost justifies its £1000-plus price tag
16 Dec 2022
Larger monitors aren't all they're cracked up to be![A gaming monitor on a desk with speakers and a PC](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Larger monitors aren't all they're cracked up to be
It turns out that upping the size of your monitor brings complications along with the supposed benefits of a higher resolution
3 Dec 2022
Huawei MateView SE review: An affordable monitor for small desks![The MateView monitor showing the IT Pro website](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Huawei MateView SE review: An affordable monitor for small desks
Poor backlighting aside, Huawei's mini MateView is a great addition to any home office
24 Nov 2022
How we test monitors![How we test: Monitors](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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How we test monitors
Everything you need to know about our benchmarking process for external displays
15 Nov 2022
Best business monitors 2023![Abstract image of a blue monitor on a white background](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Best business monitors 2023
A range of the best business monitors for photo editing, office work, and more
31 Oct 2022
LG Ergo Dual Monitor review: Any-which-way displays for all![LG's Ergo Dual Monitor stacked](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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LG Ergo Dual Monitor review: Any-which-way displays for all
Ergonomic displays with a sturdy stand that has multiple setup options for both office and home workers
14 Oct 2022
LG Gram +view review: A portable panel with lashings of class![A photograph of the LG Gram +view on a table](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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LG Gram +view review: A portable panel with lashings of class
Good mainstream quality, a solid specification and sleek design make for the ideal notebook companion
5 Sep 2022
NEC MultiSync E273F review: A great-value and high-quality choice![A photograph of the NEC MultiSync E273F](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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NEC MultiSync E273F review: A great-value and high-quality choice
A 27in USB-C monitor designed for large rollouts, the Full HD E273F lacks frills but delivers on the essentials
3 Aug 2022
What is an output device?![Close internal examination of a sophisticated printer](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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What is an output device?
Monitors, speakers and printers all count as output devices, helping you understand and respond to data from your computer
13 Jul 2022
Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 review: A groundbreaking display for work and play![A photograph of the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 on a table](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 review: A groundbreaking display for work and play
The world’s first 4K/240Hz screen delivers sensational contrast and great colours, albeit for a high price
8 Jul 2022
HDMI vs DVI: What’s the best AV input?![A graphic contrasting HDMI and DVI cables](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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HDMI vs DVI: What’s the best AV input?
DVI and HDMI are two of the most popular video cable standards on the market, but which should you be using?
30 May 2022
MSI Modern AM271P 11M review: An underwhelming everyday workhorse![The MSI Modern monitor](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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MSI Modern AM271P 11M review: An underwhelming everyday workhorse
A capable all-in-one for everyday workloads, but it's neither fast nor packed with features
13 May 2022
MSI Modern MD271CP review: Lots of style and surprising substance![A photograph of the MSI Modern MD271CP](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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MSI Modern MD271CP review: Lots of style and surprising substance
A good-looking business display with solid imaging credentials
18 Apr 2022
Podcast transcript: How to perfect your remote working setup![The IT Pro Podcast Transcript - How to perfect your remote working setup](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Podcast transcript: How to perfect your remote working setup
Read the full transcript for this episode of the IT Pro Podcast
15 Apr 2022
The IT Pro Podcast: How to perfect your remote working setup![The IT Pro Podcast - How to perfect your remote working setup](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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The IT Pro Podcast: How to perfect your remote working setup
Remote working is about more than just a laptop on the kitchen table
15 Apr 2022
How to connect one, two or more monitors to your laptop![The USB-C cable resting beside a USB-C port on a laptop](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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How to connect one, two or more monitors to your laptop
The definitive guide to connecting multiple displays to your laptop using a variety of cable types, and using USB C to connect to an external monitor
8 Apr 2022
How to rotate a laptop or PC screen![A screenshot of a laptop desktop showing a menu for rotating a screen to a different orientation](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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How to rotate a laptop or PC screen
A guide on how to rotate a laptop or PC screen to a different orientation on Windows 10 and 11
8 Apr 2022
PC monitor shipments hit a nine-year high in 2021 but slowdown is expected![A man sat in front of two monitors while in a video meeting](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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PC monitor shipments hit a nine-year high in 2021 but slowdown is expected
Research firm predicts monitor shipments will continue to shrink in 2022 - but will “stabilise after”
31 Mar 2022
Huawei MateStation X hands-on review: All aboard for productivity![A photograph of the Huawei MateStation X](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Huawei MateStation X hands-on review: All aboard for productivity
Embattled Chinese giant plays it smart with an all-in-one expansion of its booming PC business
28 Feb 2022
Poly Studio P21 review: Lights, camera, action![A photograph of the Poly Studio P21](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Poly Studio P21 review: Lights, camera, action
This video meeting solution isn’t cheap, but it’s perfect for home workers seeking the professional touch
25 Feb 2022