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I'm seriously considering an MSI MAG monitor. Do I need to adjust my workflow? I do lots of desktop work on my computer and I really don't want to hide UI elements. I also do some gaming of course. I'd say it's 70% desktop work and 30% gaming (though it varies). Do any Lemmings have any experience in this matter? Thank you!

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[–] HighLight@feddit.org 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

With my OLED I changed the display off time to prevent burn-in. So far no issues.

[–] daggermoon@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Have you changed your behavior at all to prolong its life? How long have you had it if I may ask?

[–] HighLight@feddit.org 1 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago)

I'm cautious and aware of the burn-in risk. So if I have something opened for too long that might burn in, I do a switch. But in the end it shouldn't be too sensitive. For example the MSI I have has:

  1. Pixel Shift

The image is imperceptibly shifted by a few pixels in different directions at regular intervals. This prevents a sharp edge (such as a crosshair or UI bar) from permanently straining the same pixels.

  1. Panel Protect

Pixel Refresh: After about 4 hours of use, the monitor prompts you to take a short break (approx. 5–10 minutes). This equalizes the pixel voltages.

Panel refresh: A more thorough cycle that is performed after a longer period of operation (usually 1500+ hours) to homogenize the brightness.

  1. Static object detection (intelligent dimming)

Certain static content that remains permanently, e.g., Excel windows, is dimmed, for example, when working from home.