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How to Disable Monitor Speakers in Windows 11
You plug in a monitor, boot up your Windows 11 PC, and suddenly your audio sounds like it is coming through a tin can. The problem is usually simple: Windows 11 has switched your sound output to your monitor’s built-in speakers. To disable monitor speakers in Windows 11, go to Settings > System > Sound > More sound…
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Best Monitor Settings to Reduce Eye Strain and Fatigue
The best monitor settings to reduce eye strain are: brightness matched to the room (about 100–150 cd/m² in a normal office), mid-range contrast, a warmer color temperature in the evening, your display at its native resolution with comfortable text scaling, and a flicker-free panel at 75Hz or higher. Pair these with the…
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How to Pick the Right Monitor to Reduce Eye Strain
Choosing the right monitor can play an important role in reducing computer eye strain, but comfort depends on more than just screen size or panel type. This guide explains the main factors that affect viewing comfort, including screen size, viewing distance, IPS, VA, TN, and OLED panels, refresh rate, flicker-free…
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How to Connect an AV Receiver to Your PC (HDMI & Non-HDMI Guide)
To connect an AV receiver (AVR) to your PC, run an HDMI cable from your graphics card's HDMI output to one of the receiver's HDMI inputs, then set the receiver as your default audio device in Windows. If your receiver is older and doesn't have HDMI, you can use an optical (TOSLINK) cable, a coaxial digital cable, or analog…
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How to Disable/Re-enable the Fn Key in Windows 11
The Fn key itself cannot be completely disabled because it is a hardware modifier built into your keyboard. What you can change is the default behavior of the F1–F12 keys so they function as standard function keys or media controls without holding Fn. This guide explains the fastest ways to change Fn key behavior in…
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Reviewing the 5k Monitors by Acer
5K monitors offer significantly more screen space and sharper visuals than traditional 4K displays, making them attractive for gaming, content creation, multitasking, coding, video editing, and professional workflows. This guide explains the different types of 5K monitors, including standard 5120 × 2880 displays, ultrawide…
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Acer at Computex 2026: 4 More Products to See
Acer’s COMPUTEX 2026 showcase highlights more than 50 products during the company’s 50th anniversary year, covering AI PCs, gaming hardware, mobility-focused laptops, compact workstations, and AI solutions from Acer subsidiaries. This part 2 preview looks beyond Acer’s gaming laptops and monitors to feature four additional…
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MacBook Neo vs. Chromebook: Why Schools Still Need Chromebooks
The MacBook Neo may be Apple’s strongest low-cost MacBook yet, but Chromebooks still make more sense for most K-12 schools. School districts need affordable, durable, easy-to-manage devices that can be repaired and replaced at scale. For families or college students, the MacBook Neo may be appealing, but for classroom…
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Touchscreen Laptops For Students: Pros, Cons, And Best Uses
Touchscreen laptops can help students take notes, mark up PDFs, sketch diagrams, and work more naturally across school projects. The best models combine active pen support, strong battery life, portability, enough RAM and storage, and a comfortable keyboard. For students who want one device for studying, creative work,…
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Are Touchscreen Laptops Good for Drawing?
Touchscreen laptops are good for drawing only when they support active stylus input, pressure sensitivity, palm rejection, strong performance, and a color-accurate display. Basic touchscreens are fine for notes or rough sketches, but serious digital art needs pen-focused features. The Acer Swift 16 AI is a strong…
