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*   Window is Way Too Wide to Read
A reader’s program opens its window wider than her monitor, and she needs help…

*   The Lighter Side of Technology
This week’s computer technology cartoon at Terry’s Computer Tips.

*   Changing Web Font Sizes — Easier Viewing of Web Sites
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*   File Sharing Error — You Might Not Have Permission —Access is Denied
The bane of home networking — when you can’t get to the other computer…

*   How to Create A New Shortcut
Mainly for beginners, but perhaps a tip or two for more experienced users who’ve forgotten…

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• Windows XP Screen Freezing
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*   Updates Last Week
*   Another Fax Alternative
*   My USB ports don’t work any more
*   Outlook Express – Unable to Delete Email Messages
*   My Computer Security Software Recommendations
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II answered a question from a new Firefox user recently about font sizes. She had just installed Firefox and noticed that the fonts were smaller than those that she was used to seeing in Internet Explorer.

The “problem” is that we, as users, can change our default fonts and font sizes in our web browsers. Firefox even offers more flexibility than does Internet Explorer.

In Internet Explorer, we can make a temporary change by clicking on View, Text Size, and then pick any of five different relative sizes. By relative, I mean that they have values like “larger” and “smaller,” which get applied to the current font size on the web page. Firefox has a similar function on its View menu.

To make changes to the default fonts in Internet Explorer, you go to Tools, Internet Options and select the General tab. Then, click on the Fonts button near the bottom of the dialog box.

Continue reading Changing Your Web Browser Fonts and Font Size

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• Web Browser Wars
• Dell to Offer Windows XP Again
• Fan Noise and Temperature Warnings
• My Computer Security Software Recommendations
• Control Panel Options

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