The graphics settings on the computer, in particular the screen resolution, are one of the most important, since they allow not only to configure the correct display of the contents of the interface of the operating system or program, but also to ensure its normal perception by the human eye, which affects the usability of a stationary computer monitor or built-in laptop screen. About how to change the screen resolution to "Windows", as well as configure some additional parameters, we will discuss further. You can use several simple methods, taking into account the means of the Windows operating systems themselves, utilities for configuring graphics adapters and third-party software, which is universal in a sense.
Preliminary theoretical information and recommendations
Before setting the necessary parameters, you should find out for yourself some important characteristics of monitors and built-in laptop screens. As a rule, depending on the diagonal of the screen, the recommended resolution values are applied. Naturally, they are averaged, but are suitable for most monitors, although some models may support non-standard values.
In particular, the recommended parameters for monitors and screens of different diagonals are as follows (in the ratio of diagonals and resolutions in dots per inch).
Monitors:
- 15 ”- 1024 x 768;
- 17 ”- 1280 x 768;
- 21 ”- 1600 x 1200;
- 24 ”- 1920 x 1200.
Notebooks:
It goes without saying that some intermediate or non-standard values may occur. But the best option is to set the resolution using the operating systems, corresponding to the capabilities of the monitors themselves. Setting higher values can lead to the disappearance of part of the working area from the screen, and too low parameters can cause image distortion or even blurry fonts.
How to change the screen resolution directly on the monitor?
Now we proceed directly to the installation of the necessary parameters. First of all, let’s dwell on how to change the screen resolution for a stationary monitor, without resorting to the use of tools of the operating system or third-party software products.
As a rule, on any modern monitor you can find a special button to call up the screen settings menu. In it, you just need to select the desired section and try to increase or decrease the resolution by setting different modes until the optimal image is obtained.
How to change the screen resolution in Windows 7?
As for the settings available in the operating systems themselves, in Windows 7 or 8, for example, you should use RMB in the free space of the “Desktop” with a choice of the screen resolution item.
In the parameters window, there will be a resolution setting item with a drop-down list of all supported or available modes that a stationary monitor or laptop screen can work with. If none of the selectable modes is suitable, and the image on the screen still remains large, there seems to be a problem with the video card driver (it may not be installed, it is not installed correctly, it is outdated, etc.). Also note that some interface elements may also be slightly larger than anticipated when changing the resolution to a higher one. How to change the screen resolution in this case? In this situation, it is advisable to experiment with changing the font size or panels displayed on the screen. Perhaps just their reduction will give the expected effect.
Manage screen settings in Windows 10
Now let's see how to change the screen resolution to "Windows 10". When using RMB on the “Desktop”, the screen settings item is selected. The recommended recommended resolution values will be displayed here. You can select another mode, as usual, from the drop-down list.
As an additional tool, you can use the link to the properties of the graphic adapter, after which it will be possible to view brief characteristics of the device, and after pressing the corresponding button, display all the modes supported by the screen. In this case, not only resolution will be indicated, but also the supported color depth and screen refresh rate (the higher it is, the better the image).
Change resolution in games
If we talk about how to change the screen resolution in the game, everything is simple. In any game, there is a settings block that is responsible for video and graphics.
It is easy enough to select the necessary modes in it, after saving which the image will change. Do not chase too high settings. In the case of weak video cards, the game may begin to slow down.
As for how to change the screen resolution without going into the game, there may be several options. You can take advantage of a change in the configuration file of settings, if any (usually in XML format). It is equally easy to perform such actions through the use of control utilities that are designed to work with the parameters of the graphics adapters themselves. Even simpler is to use special utilities that allow you to optimally configure the video card for each specific game.
Using Intel Graphics Settings Utility
Finally, a few words about the utilities for managing the graphic characteristics of video chips. First, let's dwell on the option with integrated Intel HD cards, which belong to the Video-on-Board class. If there is no icon for the required application in the system tray, you can call the configuration tool through RMB on the “Desktop”, by selecting the graphic characteristics item, or use the Intel graphics and media section in the standard “Control Panel”.
After calling the utility, the desired parameter display mode is selected (it is best to immediately note the advanced one), after which a panel with all available characteristics that can be changed at your discretion will appear. In addition, it will be possible to separately perform color correction, set the desired power mode, or even change the relationship between performance and quality in the three-dimensional graphics section.
Graphics Mode Settings
Now a few words about how to change the screen resolution if discrete graphics cards are installed in the computer system.
For AMD graphics accelerators, it is considered optimal to use the Catalyst utility, which has the maximum tools available to the user.
In the case of NVIDIA cards, you can call up a special control panel, but in some situations, tuning can be done in applications like PhysX.
Third Party Programs and Summary
Finally, as a last option for setting the required screen resolution, some universal designs can be offered.
One of the most interesting and fairly easy to use programs is the Caroll utility, in which you can rebuild absolutely all the screen settings of a stationary monitor or laptop. For some reason, it is believed that this application is most suitable for Samsung SyncMaster monitors. You can not agree with this, because it works great with other devices.
In general, when it comes to choosing the optimal tool, it is better to use specialized utilities for discrete graphics cards that allow you to use even some of the hidden capabilities of the chips. In all other cases, there will be nothing wrong if standard Windows tools are used to adjust the resolution (all the more so since they usually immediately set the optimal parameters for the screens, not counting, however, the refresh rate).