Developer Monitor Resolution and Scaling

Published 2026-04-26

To maintain a productive and comfortable development workstation environment, here are some key settings that work well:

  • Monitor Resolution: Opt for a monitor that is not 4K to avoid potential scaling issues and ensure better compatibility with development tools.
  • Screen Scaling: Set the display scaling to 125% without using custom scaling, especially beneficial for laptop users.
  • Browser Zoom: Use 90% zoom level in your web browser for optimal readability.
  • Windows Theme: Enable the dark theme in Windows to reduce eye strain during long coding sessions.