See better with ClearType
In Windows XP, Microsoft introduced some new technology called ClearType. It is designed primarily for LCD displays and is therefore mostly applicable to notebooks and to desktops using flat panel displays. It improves font display resolution and screen readability for this type of display. Some people claim that it helps regular CRT monitors also but I could see no effect when I tried it on my CRT.
To turn ClearType on:
- Right click on the desktop and select “Properties”.
- Select the “Appearance” tab and click the button “Effects…”.
- Put a check in the box next to the words “Use the following method to smooth edges of screen fonts” and select “ClearType” from the drop down box.
- Close the Effects dialog by clicking “OK” and click “Apply”.
You can also go to a Microsoft site where you can configure your display settings online.
If you are interested in a technical explanation of how ClearType works, Steve Gibson has a detailed description.
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