Resolution? Font size? X300

I have just switched from a T42 to the X300 and am dismayed at the small print on the screen. The screens are the same width - 11.25 inches, but the X300 is only 7 inches tall vs.8.5 ins. for the T42. I feel like I need to buy a magnifier for the screen because everything is so small. I have gone to control panel....display....and increased the font size to ex-large, but this doesn't change the font size on internet sites. The IE does allow you to change the screen size to 125%, 150% etc., but it has to be done manually every time you sign on.
Anyone know how I can get bigger print? Thanks, Jill
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JRRoahn wrote:
I am using Windows XP.DPI??? Where do you change that setting?
I have Vista on this one, but I looked at one of my XP machines:
Right click somewhere on your desktop -> Properties -> Settings -> Advanced. It should be on one of the tabs there.
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