stackyFACTSWatching a dark movie scene on a modern glossy display is mostly an exercise in looking at your own tired face. By removing the matte anti-glare coating to make colors pop, manufacturers turned your expensive monitor into a highly reflective mirror that catches every lamp in the room.
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