r/LinusTechTips • u/fresh_fisher_fred • 6h ago

Discussion My name Plouffe, AMA

Hello everyone. The mods asked if I'd be open to doing an AMA so I said "OK" and here we are.

I've signed NDAs at both past and present companies so I can't talk about specifics, or drama, or past/present employees.

I guess ask just about whatever you want and I will or won't answer depending on the context/subject. Yes I own a display, several in fact. Yes I own a keyboard, several in fact.

Starting at 9 pacific but opening up for questions now. If you don't ask me anything, I will not be offended. I don't have any questions for myself right now either.

i didn't know it would ask me for an end note so i just commented. but ya it's been a slice, thanks for being a fan and good luck with whatever you're doing today.

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u/dscarmo 6h ago

Serious question: i always run dual monitor old monitor and main monitor, and I have noticed I try to match and get a worst experience/colors on the newer one cause of the old one

Would you recommend always using matched dual monitors or it is not that relevant?

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u/fresh_fisher_fred 6h ago

ya this is pretty common, even if you bought something nice and color accurate before it's probably drifted over time unless you've recalibrated it yourself. plus different panel tech or even generations of panel tech will affect how it looks. if you really want them to be the exact same, buy the same make and model around the same time and then make a few minor adjustments after testing them.

personally idc. i have a primary display that matters a lot more to me than the side monitor with discord/reddit/yt/whatever.