Monitor Magnifying Devices

Bigger displays on a monitor or screen can help you discern details better. From mobile phones, TV screens, laptop and computer monitors, there are many products out in the market that can help you adjust the size of the monitor's display, according to your needs. Know your options in magnifying the display and choose one that best fits your lifestyle and budget.

Software

• For laptops and desktop computers, there are ways to enhance the display of the screen details via installed software or keyboard shortcuts. If you have a PC and are using an internet browser such as Mozilla's Firefox, Apple's Safari or Microsoft's Internet Explorer, keying in Ctrl (control) followed by "+" will enlarge the text display on a website. Installable software such as Magnifying Glass Pro and Seelt Magnifier adjusts the image and text display in real time without needing a restart.

Mobile Phone Magnifiers

• Mobile phones have a limited size and display resolution, making it tougher to read details and text. Accessories such as a mobile screen magnifier can be attached on top of the cellular phone's screen, much like how book magnifiers are used, to enlarge the display of the phone. You slide it on top of your unit until the magnifying section fits over the entire screen. You can easily take it off when you are not using it, since it makes the mobile phone a bit bulkier than usual.

TV Magnifiers

• Television magnifiers are adjustable plastic panels that are placed in front of your TV screens. Get a piece that fits the size of your television's screen so that your viewing will be uninterrupted. Some TV magnifiers also double as anti-glare panels. You can slide the magnifier in front of the unit. There is no need to screw or permanently attach anything to your television unit. The magnifying power is roughly twice of the original television screen's size.

Computer Monitor Magnifiers

• Magnifiers for laptops and desktops double as UV ray blockers, anti-glare panels that also enlarge the display on your computer's screen. Like the mobile phone and television magnifiers, you just slide the plastic panel in front of the screen and adjust to what is more comfortable for your viewing habits. There are specific units for CRT and flat screen monitors for a better fit over the monitor. Computer monitor magnifiers usually attach to the top of the screen and can magnify up to two times the screen's usual display.