resistance is futile

all right, i know 26% of you use windows xp when you come to visit my site (thank you extreme tracking). of those 26% i bet there are very few of you who know the miracle that is cleartype. it takes a wee bit of getting used to, but i swear it makes all the difference in the world.

how do you get to behold this miracle, you ask? well, my friends, today is your lucky day.

right click on your desktop
select "Properties"
select the "Appearance" tab
click the "Effects..." button
check the box beside "Use the following method to smooth edges of screen fonts:"
select "ClearType" from the drop-down box below immediately below it
click "OK"
click "Apply"

that is the moment when your whole world changes! yes, you'll think you need glasses for about an hour, but i promise it will all be worth it in the end.

why am i sharing this secret treasure with you? because i love you, of course! no? well, okay. you found me out. honestly, it's because my new re-design-in-progress looks way better if you have cleartype enabled. yes, i truly am a horrible person.