diff --git a/example/hyprland.conf b/example/hyprland.conf
index 2fc224b3..8c99ebad 100644
--- a/example/hyprland.conf
+++ b/example/hyprland.conf
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 # For a full list, see the wiki (basic and advanced configuring)
 #
 
-monitor=,1280x720@60,0x0,1
+monitor=,preferred,0x0,1
 workspace=DP-1,1
 
 input {
diff --git a/src/config/defaultConfig.hpp b/src/config/defaultConfig.hpp
index 39cafea7..300ef1bd 100644
--- a/src/config/defaultConfig.hpp
+++ b/src/config/defaultConfig.hpp
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ OR EDIT THIS ONE ACCORDING TO THE WIKI INSTRUCTIONS.
 
 autogenerated=1 # remove this line to get rid of the warning on top.
 
-monitor=,1920x1080@60,0x0,1
+monitor=,preferred,0x0,1
 
 input {
     kb_layout=