i cant change my screen refresh rate because the only option is "use hardware default setting" im trying to turn it up to lessen the headaches but i cant. what can i do?
2007-08-29 05:40:38 · 3 answers · asked by shanek1117 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
video card or monitor dont support it
2007-08-29 05:45:02 · answer #1 · answered by JavaScript_Junkie 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Update the video drivers.
Do you have a CRT monitor or an LCD?
LCD monitors do not flicker. Something else is causing your headaches. Set the refresh rate to 60 Hz for the clearest image.
CRT monitors should be set to a refresh rate of at least 75 Hz.
Other than that:
The screen brightness should be set to a comfortable level. There is no hard rule for this, you need to adjust it to a level you are comfortable with. LCDs adjust the brightness, CRTs adjust the contrast.
How you sit and work has a big effect. Staring at anything all day will give you sore eyes and a headache.
Every few minutes close your eyes for a second. When you stare at something you do not blink as often and your eyes dry out. On the same thread, make sure you are drinking enough. Air conditioning can dry out your eyes too.
Sit back and stretch every few minutes. Once an hour or so get up and move around. Go get a drink, go talk to someone for a minute, anything that gets you moving those joints that have been static.
2007-08-29 06:53:20 · answer #2 · answered by Simon T 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It sounds like you're still using CRT, if you have the cash get a new card, and LCD screen, your eyes will love you for it.
2007-08-29 06:34:40 · answer #3 · answered by mo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋