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Mandy21:
How old is your computer, David?  I recently bought a new one, and it is unbelievable how much technology has improved in the last 3 or 4 years.  Absolutely astounding.  Things on this new PC almost look like they're in 3D, it's just too clear to be believed.  Maybe it's time for an upgrade, if Lee's suggestion doesn't help?

David In Indy:
This computer is about 4 years old Mandy. I've been planning to get a new laptop but I haven't got around to it yet. Maybe this is a clue I should get my ass up and go buy one. :-\

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What do I need to adjust Lee? I don't see anything about video settings...

Mandy21:
Yeah, I'd have to say it's about time, then.  I know it's a painful thing to do because we get so attached to our computers.  We load so much onto them that makes us happy, and it rips us apart to let go of them.  Especially if you're like me, and you never, ever back up your work because that would be pessimistic, and who wants to be that???  30 years ago, people were saying "what's a computer?", but now we define ourselves and live and breathe by them.  Unfortunately the powers-that-be have yet to invent laptops that last much more than 3 or 4 years; I certainly wish they would cause I'm on my third already, and I was a late comer to the game.  But trust me, you'll be happily astounded at the improvements and advances and general marvelousness if you buy a new one.  Hell's bells, I've literally emptied out my entire home office and am going to do insane things (for me, at least) like vacuum and mop and paint and clean and cull and rearrange before I let the beauty that is my new purple laptop settle herself down in her new home.

THAT is how much I am willing to embrace new technologies.  It's a glorious thing.  If Lee's suggestion doesn't help, I want to hear all about your new future purchase.    8)

Front-Ranger:
It depends on what kind of computer you have and also what kind of browser you're using. I'm using a MacIntosh iBook G4 and running a Firefox browser. Your mileage may differ. In Firefox, you can change your preferences, and I have them set to Times New Roman 16 pt font. That seems large but it doesn't look particularly large on the screen. Some browsers only let you choose "small" "normal" or large type. It looks like yours is set to small, which can be really tiny. You can also choose screen resolution in the "View" menu which might help. You just have to tinker with it.

You might also run a defragging operation, which is where your computer reorganizes information that has become "fragmented" into a better order. This is a good maintenance item, especially for older computers. You can do it by right clicking on your My Computer icon or sometimes it is a stand-alone operation. Also, make sure you are using the latest version of your browser software. You can usually download new versions free.

underdown:

According to the user blogs I've looked at, this is a common problem Windows and Internet Explorer, where sometimes the set font size just happens to change for no obvious reason.

The answer for some has been to check the screen font size, which should be set to 100%.
In IE up to 7, go to the menu bar at the top, click view, then font size, and click 100% if it has changed from that.
In IE 8, the current percentage appears right down in the bottom right corner of the IE screen. If you click on that, it will show the various percentages you can click on.

If you have a mouse with a scroll wheel, you should also be able to hold down control (Ctrl) and use the scoll wheel to adjust the size (zoom in or out). Pics and graphics are adjusted too, not just text.

It can also be the case that some websites are optimising for newer computers with larger screens, and people with older, smaller screens need to use a larger font size and scroll the page.

Hope that helps.

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