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Practical guides on OLED burn-in, dead pixels, refresh rate and display setup — from the team behind the free browser screen tests.

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OLED burn-in vs image retention

A ghost on an OLED screen does not automatically mean permanent burn-in. The useful question is whether the image changes with time. This guide explains what the two conditions are, how Display Checkup's guided test separates them, and why each field in the sequence exists.

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How to fix OLED burn-in

You spot a faint shape on your OLED screen — a taskbar, a game HUD, a channel logo — and it will not wipe off. This guide walks through what that shadow is, how to find out whether it will go away, and what actually helps. No jargon wall, no miracle cures.

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How to test a new monitor

A new monitor deserves a quick, repeatable inspection before the return window closes. You do not need special equipment — a browser and about five minutes are enough to cover the checks that are hard to fix later: pixels, uniformity and motion. This new monitor checklist works the same for a first display or an upgrade.

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Dead pixel vs stuck pixel

People use "dead pixel" for any visible dot defect, but dead, stuck and hot pixels behave differently — and the difference matters when you compare your observation with a pixel policy. A browser color test can help you find the anomaly and describe it precisely; the final interpretation remains yours.

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