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Optimisation of screen resolution

The best settings for viewing this site

Most web sites are now being designed for a screen resolution setting of 1024x768.
If your screen is maximized and you still have to scroll to the right to view the entire page, then your screen resolution is probably set at 640x480, 720x480, or 800x600. You should be able to change your default screen settings by following these steps:

If you are using MS windows (most versions) you should:

1. Double click on the My Computer icon on your desktop, or select My Computer from the Start menu.
   
2. Double click on Control Panel
   
3. Double click on Display
   
4. Double click on the Settings tab
   
5. Set Screen Area to 1024x768
   
6. Click on OK
   
7. Message: "Windows will now resize your desktop ..."
   
8. Click on OK
   
9. Message: You have resized your desktop ..."
   
10. Click on Yes

How to change the screen resolution in Mac OS X

Mac users should:

1. Open the System Preferences (either from the Dock or from the Apple menu).
2. Open the Displays Panel and choose the Display tab.
3. On the left of the Displays tab you can select one of the resolutions from the list. (Higher resolutions allow you to view more of the screen. It is recommended that a screen resolution of at least 1024x768 is used unless there is a specific reason to use a lower resolution.)
4. Quit or close the System Preferences when done.

Notes:

1. At higher resolutions, you may not be able to see as many colours (thousands instead of millions).
2. Flat panel monitors have a preferred resolution. If you set the display lower or higher, the display will be noticeably less distinct. The preferred resolution should be noted in your display manual. For example, the new 17 inch Apple Studio Display (flat panel) is most crisp at 1280x1024.