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Changing the Resolution For Windows users, from the Start menu, first select the Control Panel. Now double-click on the Display icon, then click on the Settings tab to see the current screen resolution. Change the resolution to the largest you can: 800 X 600 for a small monitor, 1024 X 768 for a 17-inch monitor; 1280 X 1024 for a larger one. Screen Colors The number of colors is also important. If you're designing professional graphics or a digital photography aficionado and have a computer loaded with memory, use the Highest setting--32 bit. Otherwise, use the Medium setting--16 bit or 64,000 colors, which is a practical resolution to use on the Web. You get near photographic quality and you'll find that the Web becomes more vibrant when you surf with thousands of colors. Back Last update: Jan 3, 2008 Related Articles: Making Connections About Modems Explore More: Search the Web Learn the Net (www.learnthenet.com) is Copyright 1996-2008. Michael Lerner Productions. All Rights Reserved.