Standard CRT Monitor Resolutions :: Quick Info For Dummies

Standard CRT Monitors 1600x1200

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1600x1200 or 1920x1440 or
2560x1920

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Correct

Standard CRT Monitors 1280x960

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1280x960 or 1600x1200 or
1920x1440 or 2560x1920

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Correct

Standard CRT Monitors 1024x768

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1024x768 or 1152x864 or
1280x960 or 1600x1200 or
1920x1440 or 2560x1920

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Correct

Standard CRT Monitors 1600x1200

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1024x768 or 1152x864 or
1280x960

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Wrong

Standard CRT Monitors

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Standard LCD Desktop Wallpapers

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Wrong

Standard CRT Monitors

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Widescreen Desktop Wallpapers

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Wrong

Standard CRT Monitors

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HDTV Desktop Wallpapers

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Wrong

Summary

Do Use Desktop Wallpapers/Backgrounds with resolutions that are Larger than your screen resolution provided they have the same aspect ratio - Eg. Standard CRT desktop wallpapers/backgrounds are designed for use with Standard CRT screens/monitors - not HDTV screens/monitors.

Do Not Use Desktop Wallpapers/Backgrounds that are Smaller than your screen resolution, and/or do not have the same aspect ratio.

The above examples are intended to demonstrate the best desktop wallpaper options possible for Standard CRT monitors - however, you are of course free to use whatever desktop wallpapers wherever you want!

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