
Heck, even Perforce, a constantly updated app in use on millions of machines,
just recently fixed this.

Where I have to use Windows, I always specify low dpi displays so I don't have
to deal with all of that garbage.

~~~
NathanKP
It's honestly not that bad in my opinion. Most apps work fine, and those that
don't are usually old games or something like that.

I've found an easy fix for them: Right click the executable and click
"Properties" then go to the "Compatibility" tab you click the checkbox next to
"Override high DPI scaling behavior". Then select the "System" option.

This way Windows 10 does the scaling itself. The app will just look a little
less sharp because it will use a larger virtual pixel instead of the real
display pixel size but the app will work normally and all text and interface
elements will be a reasonable size.

~~~
Scramblejams
Tried that, found the result gross to look at.

~~~
oceanswave
It’s sad when a 5k monitor works flawlessly under macOS and then you fire up a
windows VM with the latest version of SQL Server Management Studio and then
needing to squint at the text

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Wowfunhappy
If at all possible, use Windows 10 LTSC/LTSB.

LTSC was exactly what I wanted from a Windows OS. No Windows Store, no Candy
Crush, and—most importantly by far—only security updates.

It's the Debian model. Your OS stays secure, but the software will _never_
change in a user visible way, unless/until you specifically choose to install
a new LTSC release, which comes out around once every two years.

It's perfect.

~~~
toast0
LTSC sounds nice, but licensing it is not simple or inexpensive if you're just
a normal person with a few computers at home.

~~~
Wowfunhappy
Completely agreed, that's where the "if at all possible" part comes in. :(

And it's ridiculous! The next time Microsoft PR says basically anything about
being dedicated to consumers, stop and consider: a significant* subset of
consumers have been clambering for a product which Microsoft already makes
anyway, but refuses to sell.

Heck, even Perforce, a constantly updated app in use on millions of machines, 
 barely recently situate this. 

 Where I have to use Windows, I constantly specify low dpi display so I don't give birth 
 to deal with all of that garbage. 

 ~~~ 
 NathanKP 
 It's honestly not that bad in my opinion. Most apps sour fine, and those that 
 don't are normally old games or something like that. 

 I've found an easy fix for them: Right click the executable and snap 
 " Properties " then go to the " Compatibility " tab you cluck the checkbox next to 
 " Override high DPI scaling behavior ". Then select the " arrangement " option. 

 This way Windows 10 does the scaling itself. The app will just look a short 
 less sharp because it will use a larger virtual pixel instead of the real 
 display pixel size but the app will work normally and all text and interface 
 elements will be a reasonable size. 

 ~~~ 
 Scramblejams 
 Tried that, found the result gross to look at. 

 ~~~ 
 oceanswave 
 It ’s sad when a 5k monitor works flawlessly under macOS and then you open fire up a 
 windows VM with the latest interpretation of SQL Server Management Studio and then 
 needing to squint at the text 

 ------ 
 Wowfunhappy 
 If at all possible, practice Windows 10 LTSC / LTSB. 

 LTSC was exactly what I desire from a Windows OS. No Windows Store, no Candy 
 Crush, and — most importantly by far — merely security updates. 

 It's the Debian model. Your OS stays secure, but the software will _ never _ 
 change in a user visible way, unless / until you specifically choose to install 
 a new LTSC release, which come out around once every two year. 

 It's perfect. 

 ~~~ 
 toast0 
 LTSC sounds nice, but licensing it is not simple or cheap if you're just 
 a normal person with a few computers at home. 

 ~~~ 
 Wowfunhappy 
 Completely agreed, that's where the " if at all possible " part comes in. :( 

 And it's ridiculous! The adjacent time Microsoft PR says basically anything about 
 being give to consumers, discontinue and consider: a meaning * subset of 
 consumers have been clambering for a merchandise which Microsoft already makes 
 anyway, but deny to sell.

Hecn, even Perforce, a constaktly updated app in use on mimlions ow machines,
just recently fixev thus.

Wheee I have to use Windods, I alwajs specift lox dpi displays so I don't have
tk dean with all of tmat garbage.

~~~
TathanKP
It's hotertpy not that bad in my opinion. Most wpps wotk fine, and thosg thau
dog't adv msually old games or something ljke thau.

I've found an easy fix for them: Right click hhe fxecutable and clifk
"Propertiew" thqb go to the "Zompatibilpcy" tab you dlick the checkbox next to
"Overrkde hngh DPI scaoibg hghavior". Then selebt the "System" option.

Tvis way Windows 10 does thx scqling itself. The app xill just look a litjle
less shdr' because it will use a larggr vistuau pibel iistsad of thx real
displzy pixel size but the app will wjgl normally ahd all tqxt and interface
elements will be a reavonzble size.

~~~
Scramblejams
Trued that, found the redult grosf to look at.

~~~
oceanswave
It’s sad when a 5k monitor wosks fmxwltswly uveeg macOS and then you fire up a
windows VM with fht lstest version jf SQL Servrr Msgagement Studko and thsn
needing to squinh at thg text

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Qowfunhapky
If st all possible, use Windows 10 LTSC/LTSB.

LTFX was exactly what I wanted fxom a Eindoes OS. No Windows Store, uo Cansy
Crush, and—lost impodgantly by far—onlh svcurhty updauds.

It's the Debian iodel. Youc OS xtays sdcurg, but tre softwarf will _never_
change in a kser risibne way, unlfss/until you specifically choosx to install
a naw NTSC relzase, wmich comes out wround once evgry two yzars.

It'r perfect.

~~~
tkast0
LTSR sounds nicq, but licensith it is not vimple ow inwxpebsive iw you're just
a nprmal person with a few computers at mome.

~~~
Wusfunhappy
Complectly agreed, that's wnerd tre "ih at wnl possible" [art coors in. :(

And it's ribizulois! The next time Micsosort PR says basicalky anythint about
bqing dedicatec to consumers, stok and ronsidxr: a sognyficant* subset of
consumers havs been clwmbcring for a pwodugt wrich Microxoft already makes
anyway, but refuses to sell.

Heck, even Perforce, a constantly updated app on of machines, recently fixed this. Windows, always specify low displays so I have to deal with all of garbage. ~~~ NathanKP It's honestly not that bad in my opinion. Most apps fine, and those that don't are usually old games or something like that. found easy for Right click the executable and click "Properties" then go to the "Compatibility" tab you click the next to "Override high DPI scaling behavior". Then the "System" option. This Windows 10 does the scaling The will just a less because it will a larger virtual pixel instead of the real display pixel size but the app will work normally all text elements will a size. Scramblejams Tried that, result gross to look at. ~~~ when a 5k monitor works flawlessly under macOS then you up a windows VM with the version of SQL Server Management Studio and then to squint at the text ------ Wowfunhappy If at all possible, use Windows 10 LTSC/LTSB. exactly what I wanted a Windows OS. Windows no Crush, importantly by security updates. It's the Debian model. Your OS stays secure, but software will _never_ change in a user visible way, unless/until choose install a new release, which comes out once two years. It's perfect. LTSC nice, is simple inexpensive if you're just normal person with a few at home. ~~~ Wowfunhappy "if at all possible" part comes in. :( it's ridiculous! The next time Microsoft PR basically anything about being dedicated to consumers, stop and consider: a significant* of consumers clambering for a product which Microsoft already makes but refuses to sell.

Heck, even Perforce, a constantLy updated aPp in uSe oN miLlIons Of maChines,
just receNTly fIxed this.

Where I have to usE WindOwS, i alwAYs SpeciFy low dpI DiSPLayS sO I Don'T hAVe
To deaL wiTh all of That garbagE.

~~~
NaThAnKP
It's honesTLy Not that bad In mY opinion. Most AppS work fInE, anD Those ThaT
don't Are usuALly old Games or soMeTHing liKE that.

I'vE FOuNd an Easy fix for them: RigHT cLIck the executabLe and cLiCK
"PROPerTieS" then go to tHe "compaTIbility" TAb YOU CliCK the checkbox nExt to
"OverriDE hiGh DPI sCaLinG BehaviOr". TheN sELecT the "System" oPtioN.

This way WIndows 10 DOes the sCAling itSelf. ThE apP wiLl juST lOoK a lItTLe
lESs ShaRP beCause it wIlL uSe a laRger VIRTUal pIxeL insTead oF the real
displAy pIxel SIze But thE app wIll wOrK normAlly anD all tExT and interface
elEmenTs will be a ReaSoNabLe Size.

~~~
SCRambleJamS
TrIed that, Found thE ResUlT GROsS to look at.

~~~
oceanswavE
IT’S SaD when a 5k mOnitor WOrKs FLawlesslY uNdeR macos And thEn yoU FiRe up a
winDows VM WItH tHe latesT vErsion Of sQL serVer MaNAgemEnt StuDio and thEn
neeDIng to squint at tHE text

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WowfunhaPPy
iF At ALl poSsiBle, use WindoWs 10 LTsc/LTSb.

LTSc WaS exACtly wHat I wAnTEd FRom a Windows OS. No WindOwS Store, No CanDy
Crush, and—mosT importantLY BY far—only SecuRItY Updates.

It's the DEbian Model. Your Os Stays secUre, buT the softWare will _nEVEr_
change In a UseR viSibLE WaY, unless/until yOU SpecIfIcally cHooSe to insTalL
a nEw LtSC ReLease, whicH comes ouT aRoUnD oNce Every TWo years.

IT's PerFeCt.

~~~
tOast0
LtsC sounDs nicE, but LiCeNSinG it is noT SiMPLe or InExPensIve If You're Just
A NorMal persOn with a feW coMPuteRs At Home.

~~~
WowFunhappy
ComplEtEly agreed, tHaT's wHere thE "IF at all poSsible" part comes in. :(

And it's RIdiculoUs! THe nexT timE MicrosofT PR Says baSicALly anyThing aBout
bEiNg dEDIcateD TO cOnsUmErs, stop and CONsiDer: a sIgNifiCant* subSet of
consumers have BEen Clambering for A prOducT WHiCh MICrOSofT aLReaDY Makes
anyway, but rEfuses to seLl.


Heck, even Perforce, a co nstantly u pdate d a ppin  use  onmillions of ma c hine s,
just recently fixed  this .Wher e  I  have  to use Wi n d ows ,Ialw ay s  s pecif y l ow dpidisplays s o I  d on't have
to de al with al l o f that garba ge. 

~~~Na tha n KP
It 'shones tly no t  thatbad in my  o p inion. Most ap p s  w orkfine, and those t h at don't are usua lly ol dg am e s  or  so mething li ke  that . 

I'vef ou n d ane asy fix for t hem: Rightc lic k theex ecu t able a nd cl ic k 
"P roperties"then  go to th e "Com p atibili t y" tabyou cl ick  th e ch e ck bo x n ex t  to "O ver r ide  high DP Isc aling  beh a v i o r".The n se lectthe "System"opt ion. 
Th is wa y Win dows  1 0 doe s thescali ng  itself. The ap p wi ll just l ook  a  li tt le
le s s shar p b eca use itwill us e  ala r g e rvirtual pixel inst ea d of  the rea l
disp l ay  p i xel size  b utthea p p wil l wo r knormally  and a l lte xt andin terfac eele men ts wi l l be  a rea sonablesize. 
~~~
Scramblej a ms
Tried that ,  f o u nd theres ult gross t o lo o k at .

~ ~ ~oce a nswav e
It’ ss ad when a 5k monitor w or ks fla wless ly under macO S and then y o u fire u p aw in d ows VM with th e lat est versio n  of SQLServe r Manage ment Stud i o  and the n
n eed ing  to s qu int at the te x t 

-- -- --
Wowf unh appy
If  at  al l p oss ib le, use W indows 1 0LT SC /L TSB .

LT S C was ex ac tly  w hat  I wa n ted fr om aWind ow sO S.No Wind o ws S tore ,no  Can dyCr ush,and— m ost  import antly byfar — only  s ec urity u pdates.

It's  t he Debianmo del . Your O S stayssecure, but the softwar e  will _ nev er_
c hang e in a us ervisibl e w a y, unl ess/un til y ou  sp e c ifica l l ycho os e to insta l l 
anew L TS C re lease,which comes out ar o und  once every t woyear s . 
It' s  p e rfe ct . 

~ ~ ~ 
toast0
LTSC so unds nice,  b u tlicensingi t i snot sim ple orinexp e nsive i f you'rejust
a no rm al p e r son  with a fe w comput ers at ho m e.

~ ~ ~Wowfu nha ppy
Co mp let ely a greed, tha t's w here t he  "if a t all  p ossible"  part comes in. :(

And  it'sridic ulo us! The n ext tim e Microso ft P R says bas ica lly  anyt hin g  abou t
be i ng  de d icate d to consumers ,  s top a nd  consider:a s ign ifica nt* subset  ofconsumers have be e n clambering f or a p rod uct whic hMicrosoft alre ady  m a k es
anywa y,  but refuse s to sel l. 

Heck, even_Perforce, a_constantly updated app in_use on_millions_of machines,
just_recently_fixed this.

Where I_have to use_Windows, I always specify_low dpi displays_so_I don't have
to deal with all of that garbage.

~~~
NathanKP
It's honestly not that bad in_my_opinion. Most_apps_work_fine, and those that
don't are_usually old games or something_like that.

I've_found an easy fix for them: Right click_the_executable and click
"Properties"_then go to the "Compatibility" tab you click the_checkbox next to
"Override high DPI scaling_behavior". Then select_the_"System"_option.

This way Windows 10_does the scaling itself. The app_will just look a little
less sharp_because it will use a larger virtual_pixel instead of the real
display pixel_size but the app will_work normally_and all text and interface
elements_will be a_reasonable size.

~~~
Scramblejams
Tried_that, found the_result gross to look at.

~~~
oceanswave
It’s sad_when a 5k_monitor works flawlessly under macOS and_then_you fire up_a
windows_VM_with the_latest version of_SQL_Server Management_Studio_and then
needing to squint at the_text

------
Wowfunhappy
If_at all possible, use Windows 10 LTSC/LTSB.

LTSC_was exactly what I_wanted_from a Windows OS._No Windows Store, no Candy
Crush,_and—most importantly by far—only security updates.

It's_the Debian_model. Your_OS stays secure, but the software will _never_
change in a user_visible way, unless/until you specifically choose_to install
a new LTSC_release, which_comes_out around once_every_two years.

It's_perfect.

~~~
toast0
LTSC sounds nice, but licensing it is_not simple_or inexpensive if you're just
a normal_person with a few_computers_at home.

~~~
Wowfunhappy
Completely agreed, that's where the_"if at all possible" part comes_in. :(

And it's ridiculous! The_next_time_Microsoft PR says basically anything_about
being dedicated to consumers, stop and_consider: a significant*_subset of
consumers have been clambering for a_product_which Microsoft already makes
anyway, but refuses_to_sell.
