Text and icons look fuzzy or blurry on your screen
A mismatch between your monitor's native resolution and what Windows is using is the most common cause. We'll set Windows to use your monitor's correct resolution and turn on text smoothing to sharpen everything back up.
Your monitor has a native resolution it works best at. When Windows is set to a lower resolution, it stretches everything to fit the screen, which makes text look fuzzy. We'll check what resolution your monitor wants and make sure Windows is using it, then fine-tune the way text is displayed to make it crisp again.
- ✓Know what monitor or laptop you have so you can check what resolution it supports
- ✓Make sure any external monitors are plugged in before checking resolution
- ✓Be ready to restart your computer if Windows asks you to confirm the new resolution
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Setting resolution higher than your monitor supports — this stretches pixels and makes things blurry. Stick to the recommended resolution.
- Changing multiple settings at once — if something looks worse, you won't know which change caused it. Change one thing, test, then move to the next.
Signs you need professional help
- If you've tried all the steps and your text is still blurry, or if your monitor went black after changing resolution, give us a call — we'll get your display sorted out.
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