25.11.1999

Can you see what isn't there? Well, when it comes to IE5: yes. By default, however, it isn't easy to do. Unless you're on a mega-fast connection, it'll take a while for graphically-intense Web pages to fully load. But, should you have to stare at a blank page while they're downloading? In the Control Panel, open the 'Internet Options' applet. Select the 'Advanced' tab and find the 'Mutlimedia' section. Is there a checkmark in the 'Show Image Download Placeholders' box? Put one there; now, before images completely load, you'll be able to see their sizes instantaneously.