16 Windows Key Tips for Windows 8
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16 Windows Key tips for Windows 8
Since I bought my new laptop, I haven’t really used the Windows key located between the fn key and alt key of my laptop’s keyboard, until today. I figured out some useful key combination that I think would benefit you.
Below you will find 15 uses for the Windows key:
How to configure VLAN on Cisco Switch
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How to configure VLAN on Cisco Switch
One of my job responsibilities at my work place is to configure Cisco switches. And on this article I would teach you how to setup multiple VLANs on a single Cisco Catalyst Switch.
One of the useful functions of Cisco Catalyst switches is to create VLANs (Virtual Local Area Network). VLANs allow you to group workstations regardless of their physical location. There are several advantages in setting up VLANs; it reduces broadcast on the network, tighter security, and reduces admin cost.
VLANs are usually associated with IP subnetworks. For example, a VLAN for 10.101.121.0 network, a VLAN for 10.101.122.0 network, and VLAN for 10.101.123.0 network can be configured on a Cisco switch.
Windows 8 Charms Bar
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Are you looking for an apps, change the settings on your pc or simply search for a file? The Windows 8 Charms Bar can help you achieve those tasks. The charms (Search, Share, Start, Devices and Settings) are always available on the right side of your screen anywhere you are on Windows 8. Here is how you open the charms bar menu.
How to open Task Manager
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How to open Task Manager
There are several ways to open the Windows task manager. Follow these simple steps on how to open task Manager.
Windows 8 Touch Gestures
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Navigating through Windows 8 Operating System using touch gestures. These touch gestures will work for Windows 8 on a tablet, touch screen, or a TouchPad.
Windows 8 Touch gestures for TouchPad or touch screen.
1. To select and open an app. Tap/Double-tap to launch an app (program).
2. To Display Charms (Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings). Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen.
3. To find a list of all apps from the start screen. Swipe from the top edge of the TouchPad or touch screen.
4. To switch between open apps. Swipe from the left edge of the TouchPad or touch screen.
5. To zoom in or zoom out. Pinch or stretch.
6. To scroll up and down. Slide two finger up and down.
How to create keyboard shortcuts in Windows 7
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How to create keyboard shortcuts in Windows 7.
You can create keyboard shortcuts to open a program in Windows 7. For example, to create keyboard shortcuts to open the Notepad program, follow the step by step procedure below.
How to find hostname on Windows 7
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How to find hostname on Windows 7
Computer's hostname is a unique identifier of a electronic devices (i.e computers, printers, etc.) connected on a network. According to Wikipedia, “A hostname is a label that is assigned to a device connected to a computer network and that is used to identify the device in various forms of electronic communication such as the World Wide Web, e-mail or Usenet.”
On Windows 7, there are several ways to find out the hostname of a computer. Follow the instructions below.
Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 7
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Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 7
Learn and practice yourself with the keyboard shortcuts for Windows. It will help to finish your work much faster, plus, you can impress your co-worker with your new skills. Here are some Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows (it also applies to Windows 7) that you might want to learn.
Windows system key combinations:
F1 - Help
CTRL+ESC – To open Start menu
ALT+TAB – To switch between open programs
ALT+F4 – To quit a program
SHIFT+DELETE – To delete item permanently
Windows Logo+L - Lock the computer (without using CTRL+ALT+DELETE)
Windows 7 Remote Desktop using MSTSC
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You can use the MSTSC command to remote desktop to a remote (host) computer. Follow these simple steps.
1. Click Start
2. Type MSTSC, and then hit enter key.
3. On the box, Type the name or ip address of the remote computer.
4. Click Connect.
How to enable remote desktop connection
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How to enable Remote Desktop Connection.
Remote Desktop (RDP) is a technology that enables you to connect and control remote (HOST) computer. Follow the instructions to enable remote desktop connection.
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