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Hi,

Thanks for the info, will give these a shot.

Another possible solution - is it possible to move the monitor closer to you, or is it in a fixed spot on your desk?

Rule of thumb is that you should be 2x the diagonal away from your monitor.

So, for a 19", you should sit 38 ...

OK, I have taught myself aspect ratios and worked out this is a 1.6:1 monitor.

That would mean i just need to get windows to run in 1280x800 if possible.

Any ideas anyone?

p.s. It can't stay at 1440x900

Cheers

Have tried that, but things are still to small - when you go into outlook etc.

On old monitors, you could get one that was designed to run at 1024x768 but you could drop it down to 800x600 or even 640x480 and it would work fine.

There must be a way to drop this down.

Hey all,

I have a Hanns G 19" wide screen that want't to run at 1440x900.

I need to drop the res down so I can see the icons on the screen 8)

I want to run at something like 1280 x whatever.

Anyone know how to do this as I am having kittens.

I have messed about with (and ...