Monitoring other computer systems in a local area network is always a delicate matter. Those administrators who understand the risks, both legal and technical, associated with monitoring other systems might find BlackBox Security Monitor useful in this regard. The free software program is available for download after a short registration process on the developer’s website. [...]

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The HP w2408w computer monitor was showing a refresh rate of 59 Hertz ever since it was connected to a computer system running Windows 7. The 60 Hertz option was available in the adapter’s display settings but they never seemed to be saved when selected. If you search on the Internet for the 59 Hertz [...]

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Most computer users do not change monitor resolutions frequently on their computer system. They usually run the native solution and have no need to change it. But developers, webmasters and advanced users might have the need to switch to different resolutions regularly. They can naturally do that manually but that is not the fastest way [...]

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The Windows operating system monitors several computer parameters and events in the event monitor. Users who prefer a direct visual indication of the system resources that are used can install third party software to do that. Prism Hud is one of those system monitors that can be installed. The program is different from most computer [...]

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Most users with multi monitor systems run the computer monitors side by side. Some users on the other hand use systems where the other computer monitor is not directly viewable, e.g. one normal computer monitor next to the computer system and a media center TV in another location. Multi Monitor Manager is a lightweight portable [...]

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If you ever had to get up late at night to work on a computer system you might have felt blinded by the bright light of the computer screen. You might also have noticed that it took longer to get used to that light than in the morning or during the day. It almost feels [...]

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Maxto is a software program for the Windows operating system that can divide all connected computer monitor screens into different areas that act independently from each other. The effect is that windows only get maximized in the area of the computer monitor that they are located in. This makes it far easier to align multiple [...]

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I almost decided to create a top x list of the nerdiest screensavers on the planet but decided against it. You get a simple list of some of the nerdiest screensavers around, many compatible to Windows PCs and Macs. Screensavers nowadays are more for showing off than to really save the computer screen. Many users [...]

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The first thing to do when connecting a new computer monitor is to calibrate it properly to ensure that it displays the best possibly image. Most computer monitors come with a CD that can be used to calibrate the monitor. Most of the time those programs are not the best possible way to calibrate the [...]

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