I wrote this up for my site. I don't know if anyone else will find it handy, but change it around and do what you want with it.
I have attached the source code instead of posting it because posting it caused massive horizontal scrolling. And now for the how-to:
Over half of my visitors are still using an 800x600 resolution.
What is resolution? []The image that is displayed on the screen is composed of thousands (or millions) of small dots; these are called pixels; the word is a contraction of the phrase "picture element". A pixel represents the smallest piece of the screen that can be controlled individually. Each one can be set to a different color and intensity (brightness).
The number of pixels that can be displayed on the screen is referred to as the resolution of the image; this is normally displayed as a pair of numbers, such as 640x480. The first is the number of pixels that can be displayed horizontally on the screen, and the second how many can be displayed vertically. The higher the resolution, the more pixels that can be displayed and therefore the more that can be shown on the monitor at once.[/]
I have tried to design Drumlines.org around all of my visitors, but designing for 800x600 while having so much information is a rather difficult task. While Drumlines.org is able to be displayed and browsed on an 800x600 resolution, I would recommend using a resolution of anywhere from 1024x768 to 1280x1024. Anything higher and it gets hard to read.
If you wish to change your resolution, but do not know how, I have included detailed instructions below.
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To change your resolution under Windows: 1. From the
Start menu, select
Settings, and then choose
Control Panel.
The
Control Panel window will appear.
2. Open the
Display icon. The Display Properties window will appear.
3. Select the
Settings tab.
4. Move the slider to your desired resolution. Note: If it is available, press the Test button. If the screen appears blank, it will return to normal in 5 to 15 seconds. You will need to contact your computer vendor/manufacturer for assistance in changing the resolution setting.
5. Choose the OK button. Note: You may be prompted to re-boot your computer. Choose the OK button to restart your computer.
To change your resolution on a Mac: 1. From the
Apple menu, select
Control Panels. You will either have the option
Monitors & Sound or
Monitors.
2. If the option is
Monitors & Sound:
- Open the Monitor icon.
- From the list of available resolutions, select the resolution you wish to use. Your screen resolution will change instantly.
- Close the Monitors & Sound window.
3. If the option is
Monitors:
- Ensure that the Show pull-down menu option is set to Recommended.
- From the list of available resolutions, select the resolution you wish to use. Your screen resolution will change instantly.
- Close the Monitors window.[/]
