#monitor setup

I've been waiting for a HDMI to DVI-D cable in the post as I got that dell monitor for 30 quid off ebay and it's in a good enough condition and it's resolution is only a bit smaller than my computer's built in screen (it's 1920x1080 and this is 1280x1024). I didn't get a widescreen monitor as they're too distracting (and also wouldn't fit on my desk well) and this is just cooler imo. There's a spec of dirt behind the screen but it's so small it's not noticeable unless you have a bright blue wallpaper. Don't know what to do with the panels though. Currently there's none on that screen but it looks a little strange without them.