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What is My Screen Resolution?

Posted: September 21, 2023

Categories: Computer Maintenance

Author: HP Online Store

Computer monitors and laptop screens have varying specs that determine what your games, movies, and even web browsers look like. But how exactly do screen resolutions affect your experience? What can you do to change it? How can you find out what resolution you currently have? We’ll answer these questions in the following guide.

What is screen resolution?

The things you see on your computer screen are comprised of millions of tiny pieces called “pixels.” These pixels form the colors, lines, and videos you see on your monitor. Resolution is a measurement of these pixels, specifically how many there are in a grid when measured horizontally and vertically. The higher the number of pixels in the grid, the clearer or better your resolution is.

For example, a screen with a resolution of 1024 x 768 will have fewer pixels in the grid than a screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. Which one looks better? You might assume that the 1920 x 1080 resolution will be crisper, and that would be true on

HP Computers Made with Ocean Bound Plastics

Posted: September 21, 2023

Categories: Laptops, Accessories

Author: HP Online Store

Each year, 8 million metric tons of discarded water bottles and other plastic litter blankets our ocean floors and circulates through ocean currents – that’s equivalent to the weight of 57,000 blue whales. What’s more, that single-use plastic bottle someone just purchased will take 450 years to decompose.

But all is not lost. Some companies, like HP, are stepping in to help. Because of the overwhelming global plastic pollution problem, HP is working to divert ocean-bound plastic into our circular supply chain, where it can be recycled into new, high value products.

Recycling can make an impact

Imagine you are headed out to your local trail for a hike. You forgot to bring water so, on the way, you stop by a gas station to pick up a plastic bottle of water. You know that plastic is harmful to the environment, but you decide that it’s okay to purchase a single-use bottle since you’re an avid recycler.

While many people take comfort in their recycling habits, sadly only 9% of plastic

Meet the New HP VR Backpack G2

Posted: September 21, 2023

Categories: Miscellaneous

Author: HP Online Store

Saving the princess (or prince), successfully completing a mission objective, beating the last boss, venturing through a side quest - these are just a few of the exhilarating, addicting aspects of playing a PC game.

Gaming has evolved into a sophisticated art form over the last few decades and spans a variety of genres. From traditional first-person shooters, strategy games, walking simulators, massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA), adventure games, and many, many more subgenres, the choices for gamers are ever-expanding. Virtual reality has further transformed the gaming landscape and set a new bar for entertainment.

As a gamer, you expect the best when it comes to your gaming experience. Immersive visuals, smooth gameplay, and cinematic sound are all important facets to making gaming more engaging and fun. Don’t cheat yourself out of amazing gameplay by settling for less than you deserve. The HP Virtual Reality (VR)

The 3 Best HP Lightweight Laptops

Posted: September 21, 2023

Categories: Laptops

Author: HP Online Store

There are many things to keep in mind when purchasing a new laptop, particularly when looking for one that you can take with you wherever you go. While there are numerous options available, you want to be certain that your computer will handle whatever you throw at it.

You’ll need to put some research and thought into finding the right model that gives you the power you need while also being lightweight.

Thankfully, HP® has well-designed and powerful laptops that are also extremely portable. While many of them are light and easy to carry, it’s well worth taking a deep look into your personal needs to figure out which model can offer you the specs you want.

Here are some things to keep in mind when searching for the best light laptops.

What to consider when choosing a lightweight laptop

3 Best HP Scientific Calculators for 2023

The HP 35S scientific calculator is the gold standard for engineers, scientists, surveyors, college students, and medical professionals. But what’s the best scientific calculator for your specific situation? It’s a tricky question because except in certain niches, tablets and computers have cut the need for scientific and graphing calculators to nearly zero. However, in those niches, these calculators are indispensable.