Although Windows 10 can automatically detect and configure the appropriate display settings, it's not just about making elements bigger or changing the screen resolution. You also want to make sure your photos, videos, and games look at their best by manually calibrating your monitor, which is something the operating system can't accurately do automatically.
Before-and-after images load instantly and there’s an automatic reminder when it’s time to recalibrate. System requirements: Monitor with 1024 x 768 or higher display, 16-bit minimum video card, powered USB port, DVD-ROM drive and Internet connection for software updates. Advanced Display Calibration.
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Fortunately, Windows 10, similar to previous versions, includes a color calibration utility to make sure your monitor is set to display the most accurate colors and black levels.
In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to calibrate the display on your PC, laptop, or tablet using the built-in Display Color Calibration utility.
How to calibrate a monitor for accurate colors
Note: You'll also notice that in this last step, you can start the ClearType Tuner to make sure text are displayed correctly.
Remember that changes made through the display menu will be kept even if you click Cancel. However, if you're not happy with the new settings, you can revert the changes manually, or reset your display to the default settings.
It's worth pointing out that there are many other paid and free tools available to calibrate your computer's monitor, but the utility that comes bundled with Windows should be more than enough for most users to ensure images look at their best colors and with accurate black levels.
What color calibration tool do you use? Tell us in the comments below.
More Windows 10 resources
For more help articles, coverage, and answers on Windows 10, you can visit the following resources:
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