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Everything on screen is stretched
You can do almost anything on your computer with keyboard shortcuts. So, your cat may have hit the right combination of keys. And now your monitor is all messed up. From your question, I can deduce that you have a widescreen monitor. Generally, these monitors have an aspect ratio of 16:9. The old square monitors have an aspect ratio of 4:3. Your computer hardware and software supports both types. Your cat mixed up your resolution setting. A 4:3 resolution on a 16:9 screen stretches everything out. Everyone on your screen looks fat. And your text is stretched and fuzzy. So, you'll need to reset your resolution. Luckily, this is fairly easy. You didn't tell me what operating system you're using. So, I'll just cover all the popular ones. What's your operating system? Click here; we'll reset the resolution  Every day, Team Komando produces some of the best content you'll find anywhere on the Internet. Here is a sampling of what's new on our site today! • Video of the Day: Arnel Pineda is living a life right out of a Hollywood movie. But fact is more interesting than fiction. His story is amazing. • Cool Site of the Day: The space shuttle Endeavor is preparing to blast off. NASA's preparations are on the Web. You can also see space walks. • Digital Minute, on your radio: Move over cable broadband. Move over DSL. An entirely new way to access the Internet is coming soon! • Free Download of the Day: Managing photos on your computer isn't easy. Do you need help getting organized? The right software can help. • Tip on the site: So, your computer records videos. That doesn't mean you can't view them on your television. You just need a media extender. Monday's Tip, in your e-mail: Protect your neighborhood Kim :) 
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Help! My cat walked on my keyboard and changed something. The text on my screen is large and fuzzy. And everything is stretched wider than it should be. Your picture on your homepage looks 30 pounds overweight! I can't figure out how to fix this. Can you help?
Well, either I need to hit the gym or fix your screen. The latter is probably the way to go. This sounds like a resolution problem.
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