• theunknownmuncher@lemmy.world
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      2 days ago

      It is the optimal aspect ratio for web browsing, coding, and reading/editing documents. Most websites and documents fill the sides of the screen with spacers to present the content in the relative center. Instead of just displaying wasted space, an aspect ratio that is taller displays more content.

      Most screens have been marketted for media like movies and games, where wider screens are a better.