[APBeta] [astroplanner] [Semi-OT] Netbooks

[Paul Rodman]

On Feb 25, 2009, at 09:57 AM, Alan Pounder wrote:

> I've got a Samsung NC10 which comes with 1024x600 as the only  
> standard resolution so I had problems with a number of applications  
> I needed to load up. The trick is to go into the Windows Display  
> settings and under the Advanced settings go to the Monitor tab and  
> remove the check mark against the line "Hide display settings ..."  
> option. There is a message shown to the effect that you can damage  
> hardware or get an unstable display but providing you don't then  
> select a crazy setting it will be OK> Go back to the display setting  
> page and select 1024x768. The netbook monitor will then be in  
> 1024x768 mode but will only show the 1024x600 area. If you then move  
> the mouse cursor to the top or bottom of the screen it scrolls to  
> remove the hidden part. It doesn't allow you to see the whole area  
> in one shot but at least you can scroll around and any software  
> install routines that demand 1024x768 are satisfied with the display.

Brilliant. Thanks. That should sort out netbook users.

Paul R.