I just discovered a new Microsoft annoyance:  ClearType.  It's a technology that claims to improve the appearance of text on certain screens by smoothing edges.  For me, it makes everything hard to read because it makes my eyes think everything's out of focus.  As my eyes try to focus on the smoother text, I get eye strain and a headache.  Here's how to disable it:  Right-click on the desktop and select Properties (or go to Control Panel -> Display).  Under Appearance, click Effects.  Either uncheck the box for "Use the following method to smooth edges of screen fonts" or set it to "Standard" from the pull-down menu.  Select OK and then Apply.  Tada! #technology