A technician observes that a monitor is displaying an overly blue hue, despite no changes having been made to the primary color settings within the operating system. Before deducing a hardware failure, what should the technician check FIRST to resolve the issue?
Replace the video cable as it may be causing the color distortion.
Reinstall the operating system, as it could be causing the color issues.
Verify and adjust the monitor's color temperature settings if necessary.
Calibrate the monitor using color calibration software and tools.