KTC Journal
Monitor reviews, gaming guides, productivity advice, and practical display know-how from the KTC team.
Brightness pumping makes your local dimming monitor pulse when scrolling text. This is a common firmware behavior, not a defect. Adjust your local dimming settings for a stable image.
Local dimming can reduce a monitor's usable contrast in scenes with small bright and dark areas. This guide explains why halos appear and how to set your display for better real-world performance.
Local dimming pulsing brightness on static images is caused by backlight zones recalculating. This guide provides the correct settings for SDR and HDR to stop the flicker.
Local dimming on IPS, VA, and OLED panels behaves differently, affecting blooming, contrast, and HDR quality. See how each technology combination performs to choose the right monitor for your needs.
Local dimming brightness inconsistency causes uneven windows. This is due to backlight zones reacting to nearby content. Get monitor settings to manage this for gaming and work.
Local dimming's effect on motion clarity comes from improved contrast, not a reduction in sample-and-hold blur. While it can make HDR pop, it may also introduce halos or brightness pumping. Get clear guidance on the best settings for gaming and desktop use.
Visible grid patterns on your monitor often stem from the backlight's local dimming system, especially in uniform gray scenes. Get details on why this happens with HDR and Mini-LEDs, and what settings can help reduce the effect for a cleaner image.
