MARCH 2020 PCWorld 115DisplayPort-to-HDMI connections if it’s
possible. It’s the easiest solution.
GETTING YOUR PC READY
You’ll also need to determine whether your
graphics card (or your PC’s integrated
graphics) is capable of outputting at the
resolution of your HDTV. To do this, you will
first need to find the resolution of your HDTV
by consulting the manufacturer’s manual.
Some HDTVs have non-standard resolutions;
it’s not a given that your HDTV will be
supported. Most stick to standard 720p,
1080p, or 4K resolutions however. Next,
find the maximum resolution your graphics
card/integrated graphics supports.
Open the Windows 10 Start menu and
head to Settings > System > Display >
Advanced Display Settings > Display and
select Display 1 under Choose Display. In the
window that pops up, click List All Modes.
Find the resolution that matches your HDTV’s
resolution and select it.
Will it look good? Maybe. It depends on
how you’re using it.HDTV FEATURES TO KEEP IN
MIND
If you’re turning your HDTV into a
PC-backed multimedia powerhouse, and
you plan on using it primarily as a television
and streaming hub—e.g., a screen you’ll
continue to view from several feet away—it
will probably look fine. But if you’re trying
to stick a 60-inch HDTV on a desk, you’re
more likely to end up with headaches and
eye strain.
There are a few different factors to keep
in mind if you want to use an HDTV as a
computer monitor.Pixel density
Pixel density, or the number of pixels packed
into one square inch of screen (measured in
pixels per inch, or
ppi), is the most
important factor to
consider. A 15.6-
inch laptop screen
with a 1920 x 1080
resolution has a
pixel density of
141.21 ppi, while a
32-inch HDTV
screen with the
same resolution has