OLED TV as a Monitor?
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- Опубликовано: 11 июл 2024
- What's it like using an OLED TV as a PC monitor? I bought a 42" LG C2 to find out and it's better than you might think...
LG 42" C2 OLED TV: austin.tech/C242
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:38 - Burn-in?
2:50 - Too Big?
4:04 - The Good
7:28 - The Bad
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This looks really good on my 42" LG C2. I've been running this as my gaming (and daily) desktop monitor for about 10 months. I love it!
I have been using TV's as monitors for years now, since 2015 when 4K @ chroma 4:4:4 became a reality on these displays. I don't think I could ever go back to using a pc monitor, you just don't get the same bang for your buck. And that glossyness you speak of is one of the reasons I LOVE using a TV as a monitor. The clarity and vibrance is unmatched when compared to a matt finish monitor. Currently for the past 1.5 years I have been rocking the LG Oled CS 55" panel. I have never had the dust issue you are having though and I also wall mount my screen to get it exactly 1cm off the desk giving it a very flush clean look.
Awesome video by the way.
Well over a decade ago I used a 42" Wells Gardner arcade monitor for a monitor. It behaved like a regular monitor, standby mode and everything. It also overclocked to 90ish hz. So I had a taste of big screen high refresh, then it died after a few years.
Fast forward and just a month ago I found a floor model 55" C1 for $470. I took the risk and picked it up. No burn in at all and it's running solid. I'm loving being back in the big screen gang again!
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I have been using the LG C2 55" television for several months now, and overall, I have been quite satisfied with its performance. The only minor issue I have encountered is the auto-dimming feature, which can be a bit bothersome. However, when paired with the powerful RTX-4090 graphics card, the screen truly comes to life, delivering an awesome visual experience in 4K resolution at 120Hz, especially when indulging in games like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The graphics are so immersive that it feels like a genuine work of art.
In terms of gaming, I have found the LG C2 to be more than sufficient, rendering a remarkable 120Hz refresh rate at 4K resolution. While some enthusiasts may strive for even higher frequencies for an even smoother visual experience, I personally find 4K at 120Hz to be absolutely stunning. In fact, I haven't felt the need to use a dedicated computer monitor for gaming in years because of the capabilities of televisions delivering such high quality nowadays.
Although the color mapping on the LG C2 may raise some questions, it is relatively easy to address. Unless I were engaged in computer-based artwork, I wouldn't invest additional funds in achieving perfect color accuracy. As long as skin tones, grays, and specific colors such as the Amazon yellow buttons appear satisfactory, I consider it to be good enough. Moreover, I have found that adjusting the digital vibrance settings on my NVIDIA graphics card greatly impacts the color performance of the LG C2.
I also purchased the service remote for the television, but it came to my attention that doing so would void the warranty. Therefore, I proceeded with caution and haven't even used it since buying it several months ago. I appreciate your video on utilizing the LG C2 as a monitor; it was interesting to witness someone else's perspective on the matter. I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment, and as a result, I have subscribed to your channel. It appears that your opinions and product reviews align closely with my own, and I appreciate your honesty in acknowledging any shortcomings a product may have. Thank you for creating such informative content, and I eagerly anticipate your future videos.
you can turn off auto-dimming feature right?
@@Stickers2Go Not without a service controller which is a few dollars on Amazon. When you use the "Service Controller" you void the warranty on the TV -- and they (LG) can tell if you used one.
The auto dimming feature only happens when you go "idle" on a computer. It's not as horrible as your thinking it is.
It doesn't happen while you are watching things on a TV or really as things happen on the TV.
It just happens sometimes. There are settings you can tweak with it but it does happen from time to time. When it does happen I just push the Windows Key on my keyboard a few times and the dimming reverts to "normal". It's really not that bad.
I actually like that it happens because sometimes I get distracted and walk away from the TV and the auto-dimming happens before a screensaver happens.
@@Shaka215x ok cool. I think you can also disable it with software called colorcontrol
Yea me too, ABL is u fortunately on every OLED. I didn't know you could buy the service remote to access the service mode. Kinda wish I didn't know that now lol, it will definitely make burn in more of a senerio and will affect the longevity. I have an older LG B7 and it has 6k hours on it, has zero burn in, and does not have such aggressive ABL. But I also don't keep my TV on all day to static images. Got my C2 42" for $800 and that was an amazing
Rice for what you get!
@Shaka215x is there any option to turn off auto dimming ?
This video gave me the inspiration to put two desks together for crazy depth and use my 55 inch LG C2 tv as my pc monitor and it has been amazing so far.
Or a vertical tv stand then move your desk back to the desired viewing distance. They're a lot cheaper than a whole new desk
best Vid about this one I have seen! I love ur style, relaxed, confident, and will so so so much extra info to the product! music is superb as well!! got a new sub and a big fat like. keep it up bro.... where can I buy the special remote?
This is really helpful. I've been on the fence for a while now, and I think I'll be set for the eventual C3 that will be released.
Nice video. I've been using a 48" LG CX as my monitor since March 2021, and I've loved it. I do a lot of video editing and motion graphics work, and I appreciate the screen real estate. My one issue was one that you mentioned: the auto-dimming. I had put up with it for a couple months before learning about the service remote trick to disable it. Since then, it's been excellent. It's logged over 9,000 hours of usage since I've had it (9,068 at this moment, to be exact)... and there has been zero burn-in. It's possibly not as bright as it was when I first got it, but I have no complaints about brightness. When this dies, I will immediately replace it with whatever the current LG OLED of similar size is. Y'all can keep your ultrawides and curved displays: I'll take vertical resolution and a big display for my tired old eyes any day of the week.
with the 48" can you split it into upper and lower...like two G9 neos stacked? Maybe have a game on the lower and vido or chats above?
what is the remote trick to do that
@@danielcaicedo2200Well you can either A: buy a service remote, or B: Take the easy option and use the software color control to disable the auto dimming. I can't remember exactly what the setting is called but it's in the service menu.
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I have the 48" LG ultra gear OLED monitor and I love it. It's ridiculously huge, but for PC and PS5 gaming it's amazing. The auto dimming can get annoying if you're working on something like an excel doc, but it's easily fixed with just moving the window. Plus I got it at 40% off so I kind of had to buy it.
I went the same route when looking for a new monitor, and went with a 55" LG C1 for my work/gaming station. It has been absolutely amazing with everything I've thrown at it, and highly recommend!
How far y arr from y c1 ?
hows the burn in going
@@Datacorrupter234 3 years with my LG CX and no burn in yet fortunately
@@KiranMuralee are you over 10k hours though?
@@KiranMuralee my plasma has 43k hours still perfect
I have a 48" LG GQ900 OLED Gaming Monitor and I absolutely love it! I do wish it came in a 42" variant, but I know they have their curved one as well.
The fact i was thinking of doing this. And now i get to see somebody properly explaining it is fantastic
Hey Vincent, nice video again. Didn´t know that u have a own channel beside HDTV Test!
I use a 40" 4K Vizio TV as a monitor. Could never go back.
It's just so damn nice taking advantage of the real-estate 4K offers without feeling like everything is tiny.
It truly does feel like having 4 1080p monitors in one.
This C2 is definitely going to be what I upgrade to.
I went with the 48" C2 and didn't regret it. Thought about 42" due to size on the table but the sale deal was on the larger model and so far my Mac Studio works great in pair with this LG OLED. Colour out of the box look perfect, watching media is a bliss and not to mention that multiple windows open on screen still look very readable due to size. I can only recommend going the LG OLED route..
Can't blame you. On Amazon UK at the moment, the 42 and 48 have the exact same price 😅
@@AlanGurling Now, for me (US) it seems the 48" is $97 less than the 42".
i also have a mac studio and thinking of upgrading my samsung 38" widescreen (was $1k back in the day and not even 4k) with a massive oled. sounds like it works well together.
Hello Myślę też o c2 oled od LG pod konsole ps5 I xsx czy Mam się bać o wypalenie ???
42 has higher pixels density and that is more comfortable for the eyes
But 48 has bigger pixels and that should give more resources and bigger lifespan.
I ordered a C2 42 and get it this week. Just came across this video, I'm looing forward to gaming and watching movies on it, but will try it as a monitor too as I wfh occasionally.
Currently rocking the LG C1 OLED for my main home pc setup, probably the best monitor upgrade ive made in my life, 100% worth it
Loved this posting as I am seriously considering a large tv option for monitor, so thanks for that.
I don't know if the more up to date Mac OS has already done so, so forgive me if I don't know as I am still on a past OS. Concerning burn-ins, I would love if the top menu bar could tuck away when not in use just like the bottom dock can tuck away when not in use. It would be nice to have a clean desktop, and as I move my cursor up, only then would the menu bar drop down. Obviously the scripting 'exists' since the bottom dock tucks away nicely and only pops up when my cursor approaches it. So far vlc player is the only time I've seen where the top menu bar goes away when not in use. It's 2023, you'd think they would have had this option available by now.
Ended up buying the C2 after 6 months of waiting for the AW3423DW, and I'm super happy with it. Got a 27in monitor on each side, so I don't even mind the auto dimming, since it mainly happens when I'm not looking at the screen. Thought it would be too big, but got used to it pretty much immediately, almost wish I went with the 48in to be honest.
I was also curious about the Alienware, but the price difference and the extra real estate swayed me toward the C2. 48" is nice too, though I think closer up the pixel density isn't great.
I got a C2 for £500 2nd hand but was only less than 30 days old! I got very lucky. I use it for my desktop/movies but mostly games. It is PERFECT, but I do need to sit back more.
Also, clarity wise, it's pixel perfect. Didn't have to mess around with any font clear type rubbish or any 3rd party apps
And finally, for reassurance, I got insurance cover so I don't care about pixel burn, I will let you know when I get it, but for now, has been running solid for about 2 months. And do put it into standby at night. Once thing I noticed, it doesn't make that loud clicking sound when you turn it off (pixel refresh).
I guess the C2 doesn't do it like the C1 (I have a 55" C1 too, which gets a TON of play time)
@@gold3neye889 oh wow, how did you end up coming across a deal like that?
@@JO-hs1ueEither someone was extremely desperate and needed emergency money, or it was stolen. Cause noone just halves the price like that out of nowhere
So a year on how is the Screen doing? Very well spoken and clear, no BS and straight to the point. Excellent!
Great video! I want that screensaver though, it’s…so nice!
"plenty of room for activities" i see what you did there :D great watch, also your style is impeccable bruv
For my media center PC I have been running a LG CX in a similar fashion for quite some time. It gets some gaming use but when I am in the living room it's basically a PC monitor. I have had zero issues with any kind of burnin. I do however use a all dark themes, hidden taskbar, and use one of the black heavy windows screensavers to help prolong the panel
Ken is a man of culture since he has a Bocchi screensaver
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Ken, can we get links to those wallpapers?
I was going to ask the same question. They are so nice!
Steam live wallpapers. It’s like $5
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they are from "Cogecha"
Been using my C1 48 for the last year as a pc monitor, work from home and it's been great. I don't think I would go back down to a 42. Maybe if my 48 went bad I'd consider it but I like the larger size.
Man, u have given me some good arguments for using a TV as a monitor. Also a big screen is soo good for classes on zoom calls.
Currently have a 40inch TV as a primary display with my laptop to the right and ps5 to the left and a mechanical keyboard in the centre
I've been using a 55" CX for about 2 years now and haven't experienced any burn in. It's been great so far. I do wish I had gone with the 50" though.
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I bought an LG Ultragear 48GQ900-B OLED as it went on on a huge discount and am loving the screen real estate. It's got a matte display for anti-glare so I don't have the super glossy TV issue. It's less of a TV and more of a focus as a gaming monitor (No smart tv software). Auto-dimming isn't a bother for me as it doesn't seem like it gets too dark, if anything I just wave my mouse and it lights back up with no issues. I'm also using Wallpaper engine with animated wallpapers, so I don't have to worry about burn in. If anything I keep icons and such on the 2nd monitor I have in portrait mode.
I have been doing this since 2010. Initially with a 42", and switched over to 54" a few years later because my first screen got a bar running down the side. Currently, have a dual setup with 27" main and a 60" on the side.
Ayy, might have to pick one of these up! 🤩
Great video. For me, the auto dimming was the issue I decided to return it after 2 weeks.
I just got this and it's insane. Haven't noticed any of the dimming because i lowered the brightness. And haven't seen the pixel shift ever. No cons for me except no displayport.
Also loving the Bocchi ❤
Hi Denki! Super helpful video on using an OLED TV as a monitor. On another note what kind / type of office chair are you using in your video? Thanks in advance.
What I am most impressed with is how close you sit to the monitor. I've read people say you need to be 5ft or more away as things look really pixelated or it hurts your eyes or things like that if you are too close. Appears not a problem with this monitor.
Super happy user of a 55" C1 panel as a monitor! After a year there are no sign of burns.
I used 37" LCD tv for a monitor off and on again back in the late 00s and early 2010s and it was great for media consumption and most gaming but over all not so great for me. I am legally blind so i have limited vision and have to sit closer to my monitors and still be able to use my keyboard and mouse without hassle. I now many years later have settled in with a dual monitor setup on adjustable monitor arms. I have a 27" main monitor and a 24" 2ndary monitor in portrait mode. I use them for both my work and personal computer and love the setup. now I'm just thinking of upgrading to a 32-34" curved display as my main and rotating the current 27" and using it as my 2nd monitor
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i have used tvs for monitors since rear projection , at present im using a hisense u6h 55 led . dont have to worry about burn in of anything else . ive had it for a year and its on al least 8 hrs a day . thanks for a nice share
Interesting,.. might have to look into this further
I replaced my 3 24 inch monitors with a 42 inch 4k TV a several years ago and have never looked back. The one large monitor takes up less space then my old 3 monitor setup but with way more actually usable screen real-estate. My TV just has a VA panel, OLED was really expensive back then, so it is not great for fast moving games, but it is amazing for work and for games like rimworld, anno, etc... I just put a proper gaming monitor on a long arm to the side that I can fold out front of my TV monitor when playing something fast paced or used as a second monitor when I need. At some point I would like to upgrade to a OLED, but I have been afraid of burn in and mostly I am still just content enough with my current setup.
Bro you gave good discription about this setup now i also thinking to use a tv as a moniter
Love the video. Love love your desk mat. How can I get one? Thank you!!!
I love my 48" LC CX Oled that i had since 2021 with my pc gaming setup, love the perfect blacks and smoothness of the images. Best monitor/tv ive ever used for pc gaming...i use "invisible glass" spray and a micro fiber towel to clean the screen and its simple and quick
Hi Denki, i love your content😁What is your lg c2 settings? Or can share the source from where you took your settings.
I'm using an LG 42" C2. It's lovely and It doubles as a TV in my Office for when I want to to watch a show or a movie. I also have a Sonos Beam 2 and Sonos Sub Gen 3 hooked up to the TV so the audio is fenominal.
Also, didn't you work for Linus?
Ive been using lg 55" as computer monitor for about 6 months and its amazing 🤩
Hey ken, i got my LG 42" about 7 months ago for $800, love it, its such a grsat size.
I have the same exact setup but in my case I'm using a MBP 16" M2 with 120hz refresh rate, so nice. Besides the MacBook I have my gaming PC hooked up and gaming on this TV is awesome. Oddly enough I also have a 65" LG CX in the bedroom for TV and movies. Now I'm thinking of getting another 42" or maybe the 48" since it is cheaper and this would be for a second work station.
I use an LG CX 42” at my desk, and I would endorse everything in this video, with one word of caution:
With the auto dimming disabled in the service menu, you run a real risk of burn-in. I generally arrange my windows in 2:1 layout (one 2/3 the width of the screen, another using the remaining 1/3). After about six months of use, I began to see a noticeable vertical bright strip it the point where those two windows met. Some months later, I also began to see a fainter bright vertical strip down the middle of the screen, from when I run two windows each occupying half the display.
No amount of Pixel Refresher has removed these bright spots, and I have sadly resolved to live with it. I did eventually turn the auto-dimming features back on, however, to limit further damage.
How is it for text work, I am planning to use for development, so text clarity is quite high on the list for me?
Been rocking this beauty for about 6 months now and I’m absolutely in love with it! Brightness could be better but I can control my room lighting so it’s basically a non-issue for me.
PPI is so bad that it's basically like using a 1080p monitor
@@CommunistHydrareally? That’s a let down
@@CommunistHydra This is all preference. 4k @ 42" is similar to 27" at 1440p. This is ideal to avoid scaling, especially for macOS that don't support external display scaling. I avoid the requirement of scaling since RDP sessions and certain apps don't scale.
Hey ken, what's the video that jason cammisa is in?Just curious.
Loved the video btw
I use a CX 48" as a monitor and display for my switch, I love it way more than traditional ultrawides because the vertical height is soo useful
Currently rocking the Sony 43 X85j because the C2 wasn't still out yet when I bought mine and the CX was just too big at 48" and too pricey imo (I got my Sony at under $500) and tbh I never looked back. Only downside to my current setup is it's stuck at 60p. Still hoping Sony updates this form factor to have 120hz and have DP1.4 support. I also trust Sony more than Samsung or LG so really hoping for Sony to do something similar.
Great review. Thank you. This may be a stupid question but does the auto dimming feature stop or revert back to full brightness if you move the mouse like it does on every Mac I own? And if it does auto dim, you have to manually hit a button on the TV (not the mouse or trackpad) to turn the display back on? Did I understand that correctly?
I have the 42. Use it daily for work as an attorney so lots of reading and emails. No burn in after over a year or use. Had the 48 before that and no issues with that one either.
Did you buy the remote to turn off the dimming or work with it?
@@vladkras i work with it. I actually dont see a ton of major dimming anymore which may be due to my settings or an update they issued? I felt like when i was using the 48 inch, i saw way more obvious dimming, so i wonder if they tweaked it for the 42.
I should also add, if you are active on the desktop really in any manner, i dont think it auto dims. It’s only when you are looking at static images for a bit
@@craigrapp9469 what are your settings?
I am worried about the pixel per inch being too low on this C2, as I am currently doing my legal work on a 140 PPI screen, which is very good for clear text. You're confident text is quite good on the C2, or do you just tolerate the text image and enjoy it for other purposes (gaming, movies?) ?
I need this video my setup is all jacked up
Well well well, if it isn’t Denki channel with a new video.
05:30 The TV supports hardware calibration of 3D-LUT inside the TV with a $145 license from CalMAN Home for LG. On the RUclips channel Portrait Displays there are three videos teaching for 10-20 minutes how to easily calibrate LG OLED TV in SDR, HDR, Dolby Vision.
I used a Sony Bravo 42 inch and it was astoundiing. I'm now going for an oled as I've been looking into them for years.
Just got the LG C3 today for my PS5 gaming plus movies. So far so good. Absolutely blown away. Hopefully stays that way!
Do you use it with a Mac too by any chance
I bought the KTC G42P5, that has a version off this display, the LG WBE panel. Same 42in screen. Up to 138Hz on the 16in M1 MacBook Pro. It is so bright in both SDR and HDR. It has an anti-glare finish that does not dim the monitor at all.
I credit this video for getting my into buying a large, flat OLED monitor.
what screen saver are you using (the wavy thing lol) ? thanks!
im using a 4K TV as an external display for my macbook bro, 2023 M2 14 using HDMI lead. the screen is so distorted and texts is blurry. I've played with settings, resolutions etc. downloaded varies apps. how do I fix it? so frustrating haha
I’m using the LG C3 42 inch amazing I love it.!
Continuing couch gaming with a pc or get a console, and which one? (More details below)
Ive attached my gaming pc to my living room tv and have a longer hdmi when i want to attach it to a monitor when i want to game something thats more catered towards a keyboard and mouse ... for work im thankfully fortunate enough to use a macbook.
I used to own a ps5 but sold it for the pc, but get dizzy gaming sitting infrint of a monitor so hence i moved pc to living room tv, hqve considered a console again, but wich one (i prefer story games over multiplqyer)
@Denki LG released a FW update 03.33.65 that eliminates the issue with auto dimming, tested it well on my 55 inch C2
Have been a fan of having at least one large TV connected to my pc since 2006 and have never stop hooking a computer to a TV since then. Have used various sizes from 32,40’ 50’ 55’ and 65”. That’s my base for play games like CEASER 3 and using vpn to stream video if’s not an android tv. Absolutely worth it.
Just switched from my LG CX 48 to the C3 42. 48” too big. Really enjoying the smaller 42”
how does it feel when it comes to the distant between you and the tv? does it hurt the eyes being close
I run the much older OLED55B7A. I've clocked in around 18,000 hours of desktop use. Mostly text editing with a dark background. Some light burn in on red, and the other colors are flawless. I used 50% brightness to minimize issues.
Similar precautions with screensaver.
I have a MacBook Pro m1 16 inch, what do you recommend so the screen doesn’t lag when connected to my Mac? I had that issue with the Sony oled sadly , thank you for the wonderful video :)
I bought the same 42" C2 a few months back and been loving it. By far the best deal out there for about $800ish US.
where did you buy it from?
Witam Mam pytanko czy w nowych Tv OLED nadal musze sie obawiać o wypalenia ? Ludzie maja TV Lg CX itd..... graj ogladaja filmy i zero wypaleń. Co myślicie o tv LG C2 55 oled ??
Inspired by this setup and bought Samsung AU8000 43" tv to use with Mac Mini ( m1). What is the correct way to get the TV to turn on when waking the mac and how can it go to sleep when you turn the mac? or do we have to use the remote to turn the screen every time?
@denki Do you mind sharing your calibration settings for the C2? I’d really appreciate it. Thanks
I needed more screen real estate because of my editing program. I had to scroll to see all the tracks and it was all too easy to see I didn't include or exclude a track because it was hidden until I scrolled. That part of the program just wasn't dockable elsewhere. I went with the 55" LG and it's been great! The only drawback is that the remote also changes the color and functions of my backlighting LED lights in my office. OLED is like the Sony Trinitron of today's TV. The thing that eased me in to the purchase was that if it didn't work to my satisfaction I was able to return it so give it a test drive!
I've got a a Samsung QN90B, it is great and the QLED does not do auto dimming and it has 4 HDMI 2.1 connections, giving you 4k 144hz making it great for gaming and it's bright, it looks great in bright natural light
Highly recommend adding a magic track pad and using the application "swish" to quickly move windows around the screen. It's at least 2x faster than using magnet and keeps you in flow state.
nice review Ned
I have the same tv… my question is I don’t have Grafik card can work with it. Is Rtx 4060 enough? For work and not gaming. And if I want play with 1080p with it i mean not full screen can i do that with rtx 4060
The CX really sounds great, i still got the 65'' since release. I am thinking about going OLED 42'' for PC..
Watching this on my LG OLED C2 42", this TV is a banger, and better as a monitor than I imagined :D
Do you use it with a Mac
Got the LG C2 48" and yes u need a beefy GPU to run games on this thing cus of the 4K, but damn when you got the setup it's just on another level. Games become alive on this screen, well worth the money if you have gaming as a long time hobby!
What desk you got going on? I've been on the 42" C2 train since December, and I'm never going back.
I use my 55" Samsung QLED 2020 model and it's great. I usually have my windows in dark mode, and sleep mode helps with improving tv life.
I just switched to a 50" Vizio MQX as my main monitor, with a vertical 28" Asus TUF monitor on either side. I love the change and should have done it sooner.
I've been using 4K TVs as a monitor since 2014. I don't use a screensaver (but screen shuts off after 1 hour inactivity) AND keep my TV brightness very high to combat the reflection issues you mention. I regularly have static sections of my screen or even walk away for 30 minutes at a time, leaving the entire screen static.
I've had this TV for 4 years now and there is no burn-in or screen issues at all. Only ever had burn-in on one (the 1st one, so probably older technology).
I'm not recommending this to anyone, just sharing my usage and experience.
The RGB layout that causes blurry text text while browsing and the auto-dimming made me reconsider this as a gaming and productivity monitor.
Just started using my TCL series 6 R646 as my main monitor. Has way better dark levels due to its VA panel and impressive local dimming, and the 120Hz is amazing! Guess I've joined the big monitor master race LOL