There are a number of things that you can do to optimize the look of Prime Time on your computer. We recommend browsing with Netscape 4.0 or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0. We've designed our pages to take advantage of the latest browser features, including style sheets and Java.
If you're not using Netscape or Internet Explorer, you will get the second best view of Prime Time by using a browser that supports the following:
- Tables
- Forms
- Java
- External viewers
Prime Time pages look best in a window that is at least 800 pixels wide and 600 pixels tall. If your screen resolution is 800x600, you'll have to maximize your browser to see Prime Time properly. Viewing our pages in a smaller window may distort the layout.
Multimedia
Prime Time news stories and features sometimes include multimedia. Most of our photos, audio files and videos are free to all users, but your browser and computer must be configured properly before you can enjoy them.
If you're using Netscape, you can opt to show pictures and play sounds and videos in the Preferences window.
Select "Options" from the menu bar and click on "General Preferences..."
If you're using Microsoft Internet Explorer, you can opt to show pictures and play sounds and videos in the Options window.
Select "View" from the menu bar and click on "Options..."
In addition to telling your browser that you'd like to see and hear multimedia files, you have to tell it which applications to use. Photos don't require an external viewer, but audio and video files do.
Audio & Video Tools:
RealPlayer
To listen to RealAudio or view RealVideo, you'll need the latest version of the RealPlayer. With the RealPlayer you'll have access to hundreds of hours of audio and video on sites such as ESPN. The latest Real Player can be downloaded free from Real.com:

Windows Media Player
The Windows Media Player allows you to play Windows Media, .avi video, and .wav sound files. These formats are used for much of ESPN's audio and video programming. The latest Windows Media Player can be downloaded free from Microsoft.com:
QuickTime
Apple offers the movie (.mov) viewer QuickTime which is needed to view movies in the .mov format. We recommend downloading this free from Apple:
ShockWave
You'll also need ShockWave to run certain features the Web. We recommend downloading this free from MacroMedia:
Acrobat Reader:
Adobe Acrobat Reader is a plug-in for browsers that allows you to view and print PDF files. We use the PDF format to deliver content that is too large for standard Web pages. These files are indicated by the PDF icon (
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Other Tools:
Make Prime Time your start-up page!
Here is an easy way to change your start-up page directly in your browser.
Just choose your browser below and follow the appropriate instructions that only take about 30 seconds to complete:
Internet Explorer
1. Select "View" and "Internet Options" from the toolbar at the top of the screen.
2. Click on the tab labeled "General".
3. Paste or type http://www.primetimenewspapers.com into the "Address" field under "Home Page" and Click "OK."
Netscape
1. Select "Edit" and "Preferences" from the toolbar at the top of the screen.
2. Select the Category labeled "Navigator"
3. Make sure to select the "Home page" button
4. Paste or type http://www.primetimenewspapers.com into the "Location" field and click "OK."