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graphics adapter

British

noun

computing (on a computer) the hardware that controls the way graphics appear on the monitor

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graphics adapter

Locate your graphics adapter under “Display adapters” and click on it.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 22, 2022

The culprit is more likely the graphics adapter than the cable.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 12, 2016

If the problem began only after upgrading to Windows 10, the most likely cause is an incompatible driver for your graphics adapter.

From Seattle Times ● May 27, 2016

Yes, I know I’m suggesting dealing with the most likely cause last, but for most users popping in a different graphics adapter is also the more challenging — and more expensive — step.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2015

If nothing is caught and the problem isn’t fixed, it’s time to consider the graphics adapter.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2015

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