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Should you be concerned about OLED burn-in?
Before we discuss OLED burn-in, we must first explain what exactly makes up an OLED. OLED stands for organic light-emitting diode. It’s the “organic” in the name that can cause issues with extended use. The use of organic compounds makes OLED panels more fragile and susceptible to power input and high sustained brightness levels. In addition, OLEDs provide their own light source, as they are self-illuminating. Over time, these self-illuminating diodes will lose brightness and will appear dimmer to the naked eye as their luminescence degrades. When these overworked diodes sit next to diodes tha
Why now is the best time to jump on the OLED monitor bandwagon — breaking down new-gen panel tech and our top burn-in prevention tips
Should you take the OLED plunge?
The two biggest knocks against OLED monitors are continually being addressed. There’s the issue of panel longevity, particularly with burn-in/image retention. However, sticking to common best practices when using OLEDs and enabling automatic panel refresh routines and mitigation strategies offered will go a long way toward ensuring that you get years of useful life out of your monitor. Manufacturers are also stepping up the quality of the components they’re using and reducing power consumption to help extend the life of OLED panels. Another concern people have is cost. It’s true that OLEDs car
Why now is the best time to jump on the OLED monitor bandwagon — breaking down new-gen panel tech and our top burn-in prevention tips
tomshardware.com › video-games › pc-gaming
Latest Apex Legends update smooths out stutter on Ryzen X3D CPUs — physics algos apparently struggled at high frame rates unlocked by V-Cache
… Article continues below In a similar case reported last year, a professional Counter-Strike 2 player highlighted performance issues on high-end hardware, complaining that the game struggled to maintain stable FPS on AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Ryzen 9 9950X3D with frame rates dipping below 200 FPS. …
May 6, 2026
· Kunal Khullar
tomshardware.com › monitors
Why now is the best time to jump on the OLED monitor bandwagon — breaking down new-gen panel tech and our top burn-in prevention tips
… Should you be concerned about OLED burn-in? Before we discuss OLED burn-in, we must first explain what exactly makes up an OLED . OLED stands for organic light-emitting diode. It’s the “organic” in the name that can cause issues with extended use. …
May 18, 2026
· Brandon Hill
tomshardware.com › pc-components › gpus
China's new homegrown gaming GPU flops in performance and price — flagship $485 LX 7G100 can't keep pace with Nvidia's older RTX 4060
… A significant performance gap separated the GeForce RTX 4060 and the LX 7G100. …
May 21, 2026
· Zhiye Liu
tomshardware.com › video-games › handheld-gaming
Valve hikes Steam Deck OLED prices — 512GB is now $789, while 1TB climbs to $949
… The entry-level Asus ROG Xbox Ally , despite some performance issues and technical problems, may look more attractive than ever if it keeps its $599.99 price. …
May 27, 2026
· Andrew E. Freedman
tomshardware.com › software › windows
Microsoft CTO confesses that 30-year-old code from the mid-90s still forms the bedrock of Windows 11 — ancient Win32 API still the backbone, but CTO says it's 'more relevant than ever in 2026'
… Sharing a candid confession indicates that the corporation is actually aware of the issues in its OS. Remember, the firm is currently in the midst of a major transformation, targeting enthusiast hot button areas like Windows performance , overhead, and reliability . …
May 8, 2026
· Mark Tyson
tomshardware.com › pc-components › cpus
Intel's P-core Core 9 273PQE 'Bartlett Lake' CPU beats 14900K by up to 9% in gaming tests — embedded-only chip is unofficially Intel's fastest gaming CPU (at 720p)
… Article continues below Intel's tile-based approach for the Arrow Lake architecture in the Core Ultra 200S series failed to improve gaming performance over its Raptor Lake predecessors in gaming. …
May 5, 2026
· Aaron Klotz
tomshardware.com › tech-industry › artificial-intelligence
Microsoft says 'Transformation Paradox' holding back AI adoption in the workplace — 45% of respondents say it's safer to focus on current goals, rather than AI innovation
…that the issue isn’t caused by the lack of adoption, but the policies behind it. “What emerges is a pressure point within the organization where the pull to perform collides with…
May 6, 2026
· Jowi Morales
tomshardware.com › pc-components › motherboards
Asus ROG Crosshair 2006 motherboard review: 20 years of ROG
… In the upper-right corner are the two-character Q-Code LED and Q-LEDs that help troubleshoot POST issues . …
May 28, 2026
· Joe Shields
tomshardware.com › uk › laptops
Laptop Reviews, Analysis and Buying Guides | Tom's Hardware
… Freedman Published 9 May 26 Gaming Laptops Alienware 16 Area-51 review: OLED screen update By Andrew E. …
May 19, 2026
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… Intel's 1500W TDP for Falcon Shores AI processor confirmed — next-gen AI chip consumes more power than Nvidia's B200 May 16 New PlayStation 4 jailbreak accomplished using select LG Smart TVs running webOS Ampere announces 256-core 3nm CPU, unveils partnership with Qualcomm This Core i5-12450H lapto… …
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