If ever there was an appropriate time to replace your old and worn out monitor it would have to be now. Especially if you have been putting up with staring into a measly 15in screen that has slowly fa

The last time we covered 19in monitors was way back in October 1998 when the 19in screen size was only just becoming a viable option for consumers and home users. At the time the cheapest screen on te

What will you be buying, using and drooling over this year? Tim Dean looks at the astounding products and technologies due to hit in the next 12 months.

Flat CRT technology is all the buzz these days, and there are three main competing technologies. While LG, with its Flatron range, offers a completely flat screen, it has run into a couple of problems.

Imaging sensor converts invisible X-ray images into digital signals.

Tim Dean explores the jargon and acronyms of monitor technology in our monthly tech term glossary.

If you want to hang your television on your wall, make sure it's got holes in all the right places. Here's what you need to know

Ever wondered what a particular acronym stands for? Find the answer in our comprehensive reference guide to computer industry acronyms. RTFM!

Is the next generation flat screen technology worth waiting for?

If you are buying a big flat screen LCD or plasma TV, there are some important rules of thumb to keep in mind. Here's what you need to know

David Fearon introduces 3D models and rendering

A 22in monitor is obviously a very large unit. The ColorPro 22D that came into PC Authority was also an engineering sample, which goes some way toward explaining the lack of embellishment.

Almost all computer monitors and TVs use the same technology that first appeared in the 1940s: the CRT. How both consumers and manufacturers would love a viable flat panel display. LCDs dont make the grade: its too hard - and expensive - to produce LCDs larger than 20 inches diagonal.

That 50in screen might seem like a good idea, but here's why you should be careful about falling victim to screen envy

It's easy to treat buying a television as a numbers game, but the truth is that most of the figures on a TV spec sheet are so rubbery as to be meaningless. Refresh rates are an exception to the rule, although this is changing.

When buying an LCD TV don't place too much importance on a panel's response time.

Part 12: Just because you've bought a hulking great plasma or LCD panel doesn't mean you need to stare at it all day. Here's two options for hiding your TV

Some big screen televisions let you disable any overscan or other distortion by enabling a feature called 1:1 pixel mapping. Here's why it will help you get a perfect picture

If you plan down the line to add Blu-Ray, digital, and even pay tv to your TV, it pays to get a screen with the right connections. Here's what you need to know

Want to control your entire home theatre with a single, universal remote? We discuss Logitech's Harmony and the universal remote tech offered by the likes of Sony, Panasonic and Samsung.