17. The Desktop Squeeze
Wish you could fit more on your desktop? You could go out and buy a brand-new, state-of-the-art 19- or 21-inch monitor, but it's a lot cheaper to increase your desktop resolution. The greater your resolution, the more Windows 95 squeezes on to the desktop at once. (It basically just makes everything smaller.)
Right-mouse-click the desktop, select Properties, and in the resulting Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab. Under Desktop area, click and drag the lever closer to More and watch as the numbers under the lever and the desktop preview change. (Note: Available resolutions will depend on your monitor.) For starters, bump the resolution up one size. (Any more can be tough on the eyes.) Click OK, then click OK again and wait as Windows makes the necessary adjustments. When the new look appears on your screen, click Yes to accept the change or click No to go back to the Settings tab.
The new look may seem strange at first, but you'd be surprised at how quickly your eyes will adjust. If not, you can always consider that new monitor.
Microsoft® Windows®95 Hints & Tips by Stuart Martin.
