The nature of the display technology is such that the use of LEDs (light-emitting diodes) in it will result in the backlight bleeding phenomenon sooner or later. It can range from minimal to extreme ...

Desktop and laptop computer LCD monitors sport a long light bulb to display the video. When this bulb burns out, the screen dims to almost black. Failing backlights can also cause the picture to ...

Laptops have taken over desktops as the primary computer choice for most consumers, but their screens are generally mediocre at best. If you use your laptop for basic tasks, you’ll get along just fine ...

Eric Franklin led the CNET Tech team as Editorial Director. A 20-plus-year industry veteran, Eric began his tech journey testing computers in the CNET Labs. When not at work he can usually be found at ...

Most of the LCD displays you see on laptops, tablets, phones, TVs, and monitors are transmissive displays that require a backlight for operation. But there are also other types of LCD displays ...