Enable Windows XP ClearType

Microsoft claims, “With Windows XP, ClearType delivers improved font display resolution over traditional anti-aliasing. It improves readability on color LCD monitors with a digital interface, such as those in laptops and high-quality flat desktop displays. Readability on CRT screens can also be somewhat improved.”

Follow these steps to enable ClearType for Windows XP:

1. Right click on the desktop and select Properties
2. Click on the Appearance tab.
3. Click on the Effects button.
4. Put a check on the Use the following methods to smooth edges of screen fonts.
5. Change the value from standard to ClearType.
6. Open up IE and you will see a difference.

I think it improves things alot

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