Here are some simple things... some people still might not know them though.
Customizable MS-DOS options: Create a shorcut to C:\WINDOWS\System32\command.com. Then right-click the shortcut, and choose properties. You can make it full screen, change settings, etc.
Type these into the Start >...
It looks like some sort of bone or tissue is exposed at the striders joints, and if you were able to break any of these the strider would probably fall because it needs all 3 legs to balance.