Solved Scaling vs. Resolution. . .pixelated screen or way to big?


glasskuter said:
I had a similar issue when I went to a bigger monitor and fought it for weeks. My fonts seemed grainy and pixelated in light mode but just fine in dark mode. It took some fine tweaking but here's what I did to get a result I could live with.Remember to make changes a little at a time as one settting can affect the other.

1. update video driver. . Mine was Intel so I used Intel Driver and Support Assist to get latest one. It was much more recent than what was on OEM site.

2. set resolution to "recommended" and scale to 100% (you should start at default settings).

3. Performance Options>Visual Effects>choose "Let Windows choose what's best for my computer.' Restart

4.. use Cleartype. Type cleartype in search box.

5. Change to a more readable system font. This made the most difference for me. The default is segoe ui, a sans serif font. For readability, it is recommended you use a sans serif font and there are a number of other sans serif fonts built into windows that may appear more clear to you than segoe ui. What I did was type out several different fonts in a word document to see the subtle differences and compare them all on paper. Choose what looks best for you. I used Tahoma for years until it was made possible for us to install Google's Roboto font which is way crisper to my eyes as it has a heavier weight. That's what I ultimately settled on as my system font.

If you think you might want to try Roboto, here's how to get it and install it. How to Install Google Roboto Font on Windows, Mac and Linux - Make Tech Easier

Here's how to change default system font for all users. Note: you may need to run cleartype again after you change the font. Change Default System Font in Windows 11 Tutorial

If any/all of that improves appearance, then you can adjust scale. Leave resolution at recommended.
If none of it works use dark mode.

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Roboto is amazing, and with that, I'm happy, and this is officially solved. Thank you!
 

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Go to device manager, double click the monitor, and go to details, and then choose hardware ID's.

Copy that and search google for it and the word driver and see if you can find the driver for the monitor.
glasskuter said:
4.. use Cleartype. Type cleartype in search box.
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This was another great suggestion if you didnt try this.


Otherwise, just enjoy the other font.
 

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andrew129260 said:
Go to device manager, double click the monitor, and go to details, and then choose hardware ID's.

Copy that and search google for it and the word driver and see if you can find the driver for the monitor.

This was another great suggestion if you didnt try this.


Otherwise, just enjoy the other font.
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Gonna let the wife do the ClearType when she gets home, she's got better eyes than me lol, but yes, I did check it out!
 

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Zoloft said:
Roboto is amazing,
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Isn't it though? Visually, default fonts don't mean much to folks with good eyes, Roboto makes a ton of difference to old worn out eyes like mine and trifocals love it.
 

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    Dell Optiplex 7080
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    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
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    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
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    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
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    Benq 27
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    2560x1440
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    1tb Solidigm m.2 +256gb ssd+512 gb usb m.2 sata
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    500w
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    Logitech wired
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    500w
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@Zoloft A bit off-topic but since your major issue was seeing the fonts explorer, you may be interested in getting rid of those god-awful washed out pale yellow default folder icons that appear in both file explorer and regedit and make them easier to see. Along with the system font change, this makes a ton of difference when dealing with file explorer.
Download @FreeBooter bat file in this thread and unzip it. . Need help changing folder icons in explorer and regedit

To make icon for folder blue, put this subfolder at root of C: and run the bat file inside and restart.
If you want a different icon as default folder icon, put it in the folder. Just make sure whatever icon you choose is named 'Blue Folder'. Double-click the batch script.

Take a gander at the result.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.3593
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1tb Solidigm m.2 +256gb ssd+512 gb usb m.2 sata
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 19045.3930
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 9020
    CPU
    i7-4770
    Memory
    24 gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell factory
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Internet Speed
    still not telling
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
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