The steps to adjust your laptop's screen resolution on Windows and macOS operating systems are as follows:
Right-click on the desktop: Right-click on an empty space.
Select Display Settings: Select Display Settings (Windows 10) or Display (Windows 11) in the pop-up menu.
Adjust the resolution
Scroll down to the "Display" section and find the drop-down menu for "Screen Resolution" (Windows 10) or "Display Resolution" (Windows 11).
Click the drop-down menu and select a resolution option. The system will usually recommend the resolution that best suits your display.
After selecting a new resolution, the screen may flash and a confirmation dialog box will appear. If the new resolution looks good, select "Keep Changes", and if there is a problem with the screen display, select "Undo" or wait a few seconds and the system will automatically undo the changes.
Open System Preferences: Tap the Apple menu in the top left corner of the screen and select System Preferences.
Click on "Display".: Find and tap the Display icon in the System Preferences window.
Adjust the resolution
Click on the "Show" tab.
In order to adjust the resolution, tap the "Zoom" button (if available). You may see several different resolution options, including "Default to display" and several others.
Select a resolution. macOS usually offers two types of settings: "Default" and "Scale". Default is the resolution optimized for your display, and Zoom allows you to choose larger or smaller text and objects.
Best resolution: Typically, a display has a "recommended" or "optimal" resolution, which is based on the physical size and pixel density of the display. Use the best resolution to get the sharpest images.
Display scale: When adjusting the resolution, make sure to take into account the aspect ratio of the screen to avoid image distortion.
Customize the settings: Some laptops and external monitors support custom resolution settings, but this may require the installation of additional drivers or third-party software.
Adjusting the screen resolution can optimize your display based on your visual needs and specific tasks, but it's always recommended to use your monitor's native resolution for the best image quality.