Short on cash but need a bigger screen? Your old TV might be the perfect temporary monitor. Discover the pros and cons that makes or breaks the deal.

Televisions and computer monitors are relatively similar in how they function and what they do, but they're not really interchangeable products. This is why monitors and TVs should be used for ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Monitors and TVs have a lot in common: They can display content from ...

If you want a big, beautiful display for your computer why not use a TV? Most TVs have an HDMI input so you can just connect it to your computer and use it exactly like an external display. And unlike ...

Miri is a creative writer with a passion for gaming and animation. She started gaming way back in 1994 on the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis and has been a console gamer ever since. She's currently a ...

Samsung’s M8 Smart Monitor is a well-rounded display that can function as both a television and a computer monitor. It has impressive image quality and comes equipped with Samsung’s Tizen OS for ...

It’s not for everyone, but the MSI Modern MD272UPSW is a solid smart monitor powered by Google TV OS—and it’s less expensive than many alternatives. Smart monitors are very much a thing in 2025. These ...

A: Many TV companies have tried to make screens that blend more seamlessly into one’s decor—the Samsung Frame (from $600), for example, resembles a simply framed piece of wall art and can shuffle ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Dave Gershgorn Dave Gershgorn is a writer covering monitors, laptops, and ...

We said it at CES, but now that we’ve started testing new 2020 TVs, it bears repeating: Your next gaming monitor should probably be a newer 4K HDR TV. This is certainly true for console gamers and I ...