For those dreaming of a more digital replacement, [Vivian’s] TV Head might be just the accessory to meet those needs. The build starts with an old CRT, which [Vivian] promptly gutted to make ...

Whether your screen is a domestic TV or a dedicated monitor, the heat and voltage stress of driving a CRT made these devices significantly less reliable than many of their modern-day counterparts.

A TV picture tube (CRT) that had a flatter viewing surface than the traditional rounder tube. Up to 30% more glass was used to make the screen flatter. Also known as a "flat screen," "flat face ...

Rear-projection TVs (RPTVs) were developed to extend the size of the CRT TV, which for practical purposes maxed out at 36" (larger units weighed several hundred pounds). Introduced in the 1970s ...

Large CRT TVs are extremely heavy. Avoid screens with composite inputs, opt for S-Video (or better) for sharper images, and avoid HD CRTs for retro gaming. Having recently taken the plunge and ...