Screen resolution controls how clear and sharp things appear on your screen.
It’s shown as width × height (for example, 1920 × 1080).

• Higher resolution = sharper image, more fits on screen

• Lower resolution = larger items, but less detail

Most games look best when your screen is set to the Recommended resolution.

Older games may not display properly on modern high-resolution monitors. If a game looks blurry, stretched, too large, or distorted, adjusting your resolution can often fix it.

How to Change Screen Resolution (Windows 10 & 11)

1. Click Start

2. Click Settings

3. Select System

4. Click Display

5. Under Display resolution, choose the option labeled Recommended

6. Click Keep changes

Restart your game after making changes.

DPI / Scaling (Important for Games)

Scaling (sometimes called DPI) controls how large text and icons appear on your screen.

If scaling is set too high, games may:

• Look blurry

• Appear oversized

• Not display correctly

To check scaling:

1. Go to Settings → System → Display

2. Under Scale & layout, set Scale to the Recommended value (often 100% or 125%)

3. Restart the game

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