I'm a senior analyst charged with testing and reviewing VPNs and other security apps for PCMag. I grew up in the heart of Silicon Valley and have been involved with technology since the 1990s.

Couldn't nail down the right keywords to Google, so here we are. I have a monitor (Alienware AW2721D) with 3 inputs: DP + 2x HDMI. I have the following connected: 1. PC on DP single monitor setup 2.

A 27-inch, 1440p, 144Hz gaming monitor is the standard infantry rifle for PC gamers. It’s effective, reasonably priced, and works well no matter the game you throw at it. First-person shooters? Yep!