LCD stands for liquid crystal display, a technology that took off in the 2000s and allowed for flat screen monitors and televisions. Because LCD displays require a backlight, many use LED technology to provide it, such as LCD monitors with LED backlighting.

While many computer monitors now utilize LED and OLED technology alone, the LCD monitor still has a lot to offer—and at an affordable price. If you are choosing between an LED and an LCD screen, you will probably notice that you can get a larger computer screen for less when you opt for LCD. Additionally, LCD monitors offer many of the features you might want. You can find LCD curved monitors, LCD monitors with high refresh rates and LCD ultra-wide computer monitors.

When you are choosing the best LCD monitor for your office or home computer, think about the space available on your computer desk and the refresh rate and resolution capabilities of your desktop computer tower, especially if you have a gaming desktop and want an LCD gaming monitor.

When it comes to setting up your new computer monitor, you will be choosing the best position, settings and connection. Each element is important to making the greatest use of your new LCD display. Placement and settings can also make it possible to use multiple computer monitors together.

For your neck and shoulder alignment, it is best to have your computer display at eye level. To ensure this happens, you may need the help of a monitor mount or stand. Monitor mounts can make it easy to angle your monitor in various directions as needed. When you are choosing the position for your LCD monitor, pay attention to the type and length of the monitor cable that you need. You may also want to take into account the positioning of additional devices, like computer speakers and external hard drives. 

Finally, review the settings on the computer monitor so that you can ensure you’re getting the resolution and refresh rate you want. For example, the best resolution for a gaming monitor is often the monitor’s native resolution.