Cyprus44 Forums Resolution Change

Izzet



Joined: 01/12/2006
Posts: 920

Message Posted:
26/04/2009 19:53

I will be changing the resolution of Cyprus44 website in the next few days and started with Forums section.



In the last 30 days, the percentage of visitors who use resolution of 800x600 is less than 3%.

So, it should not affect a lot of visitors and I expect most of visitors feel positive about it.



The website will be using 960 pixel width that fits on 1024x768 just fine and is the most widely used resolution for websites nowadays.



Izzet

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
26/04/2009 20:02

I see that you invested in some of that 'banded' computer print-out paper as well

No expense spared!

Keith.

Izzet



Joined: 01/12/2006
Posts: 920

Message Posted:
26/04/2009 20:05

Huh??



I didn't get it.

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
26/04/2009 20:08

Izzet,

Unless something has just gone wrong with my computer (which I wouldn't rule out!) the threads on the Forum are now alternately 'banded' - just like computer print-out paper.

You know, it makes it easier to follow a line of print from left to right across the page...

Don't tell me that you hadn't noticed!

Keith.

Izzet



Joined: 01/12/2006
Posts: 920

Message Posted:
26/04/2009 20:23

Ohh I see what you mean now.



You're right. I think we will get used to it very soon. I took about a day during testing period and it was no longer uncomfortable.

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
26/04/2009 20:33

It's so much wider!

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
26/04/2009 20:34

................................must have pressed something there, it posted before I was finished! This message box is huge, but you can still only put 1000 characters in.

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
26/04/2009 21:49

some of my posts have gone izzet , is their a reason for this ???

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
26/04/2009 21:57

Rowlo, What do you mean?

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
26/04/2009 22:04

hi britvic ,, had about 1009 posts last week , maybe ive been a bad boy ??

Turtle


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
26/04/2009 22:06

C,mon rowlo you know you are a "bad un".........now behave yourself

Izzet



Joined: 01/12/2006
Posts: 920

Message Posted:
26/04/2009 22:07

from time to time we delete threads that take noticeably large space that are also not useful.

we deleted a few threads that had some 500 posts but not really useful.

such as the "scramble" thread posted a few months ago.

if you posted heavily on such threads, because they do not exist now, your post count may have gone down a lot.

we need to delete such threads from time to time to save disk space as the database is growing rapidly.



nevertheless, i can assure everyone that we do not delete any useful threads.

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
26/04/2009 22:08

sorry turts , i was forgetting my self , lol///////////

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
26/04/2009 22:10

thanks izzet, all clear now

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
26/04/2009 22:27

I have just noticed my posts have gone down too! I'll never get that 6th star!

Tiggy


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 1994

Message Posted:
27/04/2009 01:55

I doubt any of mine will be deleted as they are all relevant and helpful !

Izzet



Joined: 01/12/2006
Posts: 920

Message Posted:
27/04/2009 02:50

That's a self praise Tiggy



Let's now concentrate on feedback on resolution change..

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
27/04/2009 08:05

Much prefer the old resolution, can only see half the screen now !

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
27/04/2009 08:36

Cooper,

your 'screen resolution' is probably set to 800x600, the new setup needs something like 1024x768 (or higher).

If your monitor is VERY old, or if you're using a 12" laptop, then you may not be able to do anything about it.

However, to change your screen resolution, do the following: -

Minimise any open windows, 'right click' on the blank desktop, and select 'properties' from the pop-up menu.

A 'dialogue box' entitled 'display properties' should appear - click the top right hand 'tab' marked 'settings' (it may already be 'selected'...)

In the bottom left part of the box is a slider entitled 'screen resolution' - the numbers underneath tell you your current setting. Now left click on the slider, and slowly drag it to the right until it says 1024x768 pixels, 'let go' and then click 'apply' then OK, then OK.

Job done!

If the screen disappears after you click 'apply', don't do anything at all - it will come back after a few seconds.

Keith.

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
27/04/2009 08:45

Job sorted thanks alot Keith, much appreciated.



Cooper

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
27/04/2009 09:22

much better viewing,thanks!

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
27/04/2009 09:33

I prefer it too.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
27/04/2009 10:31

much better now i can see it xxxx

Izzet



Joined: 01/12/2006
Posts: 920

Message Posted:
27/04/2009 12:48

Thanks Keith for helping our members.

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
27/04/2009 13:20

Izzet, I have just noticed 'views' which tells us how many people have looked at a post. How much more helpful is this, and what is the reason behind it?

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
27/04/2009 14:31

Vicky ..We only have 5 star Generals on here,so if you want your 6th star better do something outstanding or go somewhere else...

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
27/04/2009 17:35

Rof! Coachie, "better do something outstanding" erm, like what exactly?

Izzet



Joined: 01/12/2006
Posts: 920

Message Posted:
27/04/2009 18:44

britvic - most forums have it. it might be a good thing to see how many people viewed the thread...

ClaireCat44



Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 739

Message Posted:
27/04/2009 20:43

Thanks from me too, Keith!! I'm not at all technological but I did as you said and now I can see the whole message. Everythings much smaller though!! Might need to get some glasses!!!

AndyP



Joined: 18/04/2008
Posts: 517

Message Posted:
27/04/2009 22:48

Looks like size does matter after all !!!!

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
27/04/2009 23:03

ClaireCat44,

There are ways of increasing the size of icons, 'system text' (the wording under icons, and at the top of windows, and in menus etc), and also the actual text in messages such as this.

However, it starts to get a bit more complicated, and the precise steps required depend greatly on what operating system you are using - e.g. win98, ME, 2000, XP, VISTA - and which Browser, - Explorer, Firefox (& version thereof!). And even THAT assumes that you are using an IBM-compatible PC & Windows! (I do know that you are, really, otherwise the first set of instructions wouldn't have worked!)

So I'm afraid that it is not possible to give a 'one-size-fits-all' set of instructions to impove the visibility / readability of your screen.

If you're having real difficulty with the reduced size of objects and text on your screen, post on here and I'll email you.

Keith.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
27/04/2009 23:07

Thanks Keith, some good info.