I slapped this $22 LED strip on the back of my TV. My eyes thank me daily

Tip I slapped this $22 LED strip on the back of my TV. My eyes thank me daily Forget pricey HDMI sync boxes. This simple white-light LED strip eases eye strain while boosting the perceived black levels on your TV. By Ben Patterson Senior Writer, PCWorld Jul 26, 2026 8:00 am PDT Image: Ben Patterson/Foundry You know those color LED light strips that sync with the images on your TV screen? I’m not a fan. They’re eye-catching, sure, but they’re expensive, they mess with the perceived picture color, and they’re distracting (especially when they aren’t working properly). There’s a far better and cheaper way to boost the picture on your TV, and as a bonus, you’ll be easing the eye strain that comes from watching a bright image in a dark room.

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