It’s easy and fun to get your OSX running computer’s screen somewhere in the realm of press reality.  In ten easy steps you can align your color expectations without fancy gizmos or excessive cost. But wait! There’s more! Once you see just how little your screen represents printed reality you will come to the realization that, like a philandering politician, your screen lies. It lies. It lies. It lies.

How-to demo here: Calibration Steps

Calibration file here: Calibration Chart

nb: This demo shows an older System Preferences Icon image. The new one looks like this:

Best of luck and remember what we’ve learned here today. Your screen lies.