How to Change Your Screen Resolution to Make The Nerd Den Look Pretty

ACTION

RESULT

1. Exit all applications and right click anywhere on the desktop.

A pop-up menu will appear.

2. Choose Properties from the pop-up menu.

The Display Properties window will appear.

3. Click the Settings tab.

The Settings options will appear in the window.

4. In the Desktop Area, move the slider bar until screen resolution is set to 800 by 600 pixels, then click OK.

Windows will display an OK/Cancel message box.

5. Click OK.

In a few seconds, Windows will resize your screen and display another OK/Cancel message box.

6. Click OK. (Note: Windows will revert to your original settings if you do not respond to this message box within 10 seconds.)

Your screen resolution is now set to 800x600. (Note: After the change, everything on the screen will appear somewhat smaller.)

ACTION

RESULT

1. Exit all applications and choose Control Panels/Monitors & Sound from the Apple menu.

The Monitors & Sound window will appear.

2. Click the Monitors button.

Color Depth and Resolution options will appear in the window.

3. Click the 800 x 600 setting.

The screen will go black and then redraw at the new resolution with an OK/Cancel dialog box.

4. Click OK to accept the new setting.

Your screen resolution is now set to 800x600. (Note: After the change, everything on the screen will appear somewhat smaller.)