The One Tool You Should Run When Connecting a New Device to Existing Monitors
Each time you connect a new computer or laptop, or connect to a remote computer, there is one way to ensure you optimize your monitors. You may notice when connecting a new device that the screen resolution or clarity is not what you expect or need.
Luckily, Windows has a built-in tool called ClearType that you can run when connecting a new device to existing monitors to calibrate your monitors. This reduces eye strain and provides the best viewing experience.
The One Tool You Should Run When Connecting a New Device to Existing Monitors
The built-in Windows tool is located within the Fonts folder. To access the tool, open the Control Panel by searching for it and clicking on the Fonts icon.
- In the Fonts folder, click on "Adjust ClearType Text" in the menu on the left.
- Make sure the box next to "Turn on ClearType" is checked, then click the "Next" button.
- If applicable, choose which monitors to tune, then click "Next".
- In the next 5 screens, choose the sample text boxes that look the best to you and click "Next".
- Once you finish choosing the 5 best samples, repeat for each additional monitor where applicable.
- Click the "Finish" button to save these settings.
ClearType is a great tool for improving the readability of your monitors when using the Windows operating system. ClearType calibrates your monitors for each device and can help reduce eye strain. Running through the calibration only takes a few minutes per device and should be done whenever connecting a new device to existing monitors to ensure you always have the best viewing experience.
As always, being aware of built-in tools, and how to apply them, can save time and frustration!