You asked: Scratches on TV screens and calibration dilemmas.

In today's episode, some common questions related to the care and calibration of televisions were addressed. The first inquiry came from a viewer in Texas, who reported a scratch on his LG C3 screen after an accident while building a media shelf. After calming down, he wondered if there was a safe way to minimize the damage. Most agree that attempting to fix a scratch using agents like toothpaste or Vaseline could worsen the situation, especially damaging the screen's anti-reflective coating. Consequently, it is advised to leave the scratch as it is; it may be concerning at first, but eventually, it will be forgotten over time.

Another inquiry focused on the need to calibrate a television professionally. One user expressed gratitude for the help received regarding the LG TV setup and asked if professional calibration was still recommended. The costs for this service range from $400 to $600, depending on the type of television and the picture modes that one wants to adjust. It was mentioned that calibrating the TV could be beneficial if one seeks to achieve the best picture quality in various viewing situations. However, it was also suggested to check the reviews of the television to determine if the expense on calibration is worthwhile.

Finally, another viewer noticed differences in streaming quality between his phone and his Samsung S90D television, observing that videos on his iPhone 14 Pro appeared sharper than on his TV. It was explained that this is due to the resolution of the iPhone screen and its pixel density, which is significantly higher than that of a large television. Additionally, it was discussed how YouTube TV content and its bitrate can affect visual quality on different devices.