AOL Browser Tweak

I get a lot of requests for help from AOL users who can only save images as ".art" files, rather than as the JPEGs or GIFs they actually are. This occurs because by default, the AOL browser compresses images and only allows you to save them in the .art format.

The good news is that you can correct this behavior. The even better news is that you will finally view the web as it was intended -- in full color. Yes AOL users, you have not been viewing most images at full quality, and the difference may amaze you.*

This will take 60 seconds, it's immediate, you can stay online, and there is no need for an anesthetic, deodorant, or chocolate fix. (Note: Menu items for AOL 6.0 may be in different locations than those listed below.)

Click MY AOL at the top of the screen
Click PREFERENCES.
Click WWW
Click WEB GRAPHICS
Un-check USE COMPRESSED GRAPHICS
Click APPLY
All done... Except...

If you return to a previously visited page, AOL will load the old compressed graphic. So let's clear out your temp files while you are still in MY AOL - PREFERENCES:

Click GENERAL
Click DELETE FILES
Click APPLY
All done. Now explore the Internet and enjoy the show.

*Additionally, many image editors do not even recognize the ".art" extension. If you've been downloading ArtToday images from an AOL browser and haven't been able to view them, that's probably why.