Stupid question

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Rob Appell Apr 26, 2007, 10:57pm EDT

Crud...I don't know how to do that. Just proves second graders are smarter than I am.

Eyvonne H. Apr 26, 2007, 11:00pm EDT

Shrink one screen down a bit and move it to the corner. Then shrink the other one down a bit so they don't overlap. You have to open two windows to do this. Then you can see them both at the same time.

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CyberGwen ! Apr 26, 2007, 11:00pm EDT

Minimize your window, it is that button on the top right hand next to the X, then resize and shape your windows by going to the edge of them and clicking your mouse when you see the arrow going both ways.

I am sure that there is a better way to word the above, but that is the best I can come up with for right now

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Sandra L. Apr 26, 2007, 11:01pm EDT

Don't feel bad, Rob. I think you're in good company. LOL

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Eyvonne H. Apr 26, 2007, 11:01pm EDT

Oh, I forgot. This is NOT a stupid question. A lot of people don't know how to do certain things on their computers. Personaly there are no stupid questions.
Maybe some stupid answers at times though LOL.

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Sandra L. Apr 26, 2007, 11:02pm EDT

Thanks, Eyvonne and Gwen. I am going to try it now.

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Debbie G. Apr 26, 2007, 11:03pm EDT

The only stupid question is the one you don't ask!

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Visionaerie B. Apr 27, 2007, 12:01am EDT

Exactly! Yes, I would just use two different windows and shrink them. No wonder Kim Komando advocates having two display screens! What I do, is use a bunch of different browsers. If I have a webcast that I regularly listen to (like Rollye James Show), I have my Safari browser home page set to that (thru WVHU). And so on. You could set one browser on Gather. I used to do this with all my different free market newsletters, so I could read them all in an efficient way. And regarding computers, if you can think of something they can do, there's undoubtedly someone out there who knows the way to do it! Thanks for posting this relevant question.

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☆ ƒåitĥ ☆ Apr 27, 2007, 3:51am EDT

I think everyone has given you great ideas on how to fix your problem. I just use a short cut on my keyboard to toggle back and forth between all my windows by hitting alt & tab. Good luck!

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donna h. Apr 27, 2007, 6:28am EDT

I am up there with you???

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Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Apr 27, 2007, 6:38am EDT

I hope you hit the jackpot on netwinner!

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Sandra L. Apr 27, 2007, 10:13am EDT

Visionaerie, Faith, Donna and Amanda. Thanks for the ideas and the comments. I really appreciate the help. I think I could really use either a HUGE monitor or two or three different ones. LOL

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Nana to Seven Cutiepies Apr 27, 2007, 10:24am EDT

Looks like you have the answer -

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Krissy spreading my wings hoping to soar W. Apr 29, 2007, 2:53am EDT

Thanks for posting to the group EVERYTHING!

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☆ ƒåitĥ ☆ Apr 30, 2007, 1:14am EDT

Thanks for posting this question to "The Works" group!

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Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. May 3, 2007, 12:06am EDT

I hope someone brings home the jackpot soon! I actually can't win it in NY

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Sandra L. May 6, 2007, 7:13pm EDT

Robin, I wouldn't mind winning that jackpot!!

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Annette E. May 9, 2007, 3:10pm EDT

I do that move the sides over and shrink them until they fit thing too, but I know what you mean, on AOL there is a way to get it to do it for you, my cat did it the other day, stepped on the keys and the two websites I had up on different screens were both suddenly up next two each other perfectly sized, I don't know how Little man did it though, and he won't tell me... If you ever do find out let me know, I hate it when the cat does things on here I can't figure out...

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j - Frugal Mom - r. May 12, 2007, 5:13pm EDT

Good question Sandra. I see you got lots of answers. I personally do this all the time, but mostly when I am doing surveys. Good luck at Netwinner!

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queen.susan . May 15, 2007, 5:38am EDT

Great answers from everyone...personally I open 4 or 5 windows and work from all of them to get things accomplished. - Especially helpful when doing something that requires you to be on the page for a set time. - I can get that page loading or after I've clicked where I have to be, I can let it "sit" for the required time, while I jump to the other screens and get something else loading, while I jump back to the 1st window and then to the others. I really want to hook up side-by-side computers and then I can REALLY get things done!!!

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Jennine D. May 15, 2007, 6:43pm EDT

You need to open two windows and shrink them to size so they are side by side or one on top of the other then you can do both.

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Molly O. Oct 7, 2008, 3:39am EDT

Yeah you just open two windows up and when you move your cursor to the edge of the sides it will turn to a two sided arrow and you can click your mouse and hold it down and move it over to make the window skinny. Do the same to both windows until they both fit on the screen without overlapping! Did that make sense? lol

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