Windows 10 : Keyboard Shortcut Keys

Windows 10 Shortcut keys

Due to Support of many devices, the keyboard shortcut keys are continuing in the OS windows 10. 

The following shortcuts are available in windows 10

Common shortcuts

• Ctrl + A: Select all in a window.
• Ctrl + C or Ctrl + Insert: Copy of the current selection.
• Ctrl + V or Shift + Insert: Paste the copied Selection.
• Ctrl + X: Cut the current Selection.
• Ctrl + Z: Undo the Last action.
• Ctrl + Y: Redo the Last action.
• Alt + F4: Close the current window.
• Alt + Tab: Switch between currently opened windows.
• Shift + Delete: Delete the current selection permanently.

Start Menu

• Windows key/Ctrl + Esc: Open the Start menu.
• Windows key + [Number]: Open the application pinned in the task bar based on the position. For example, if you press windows key + 1  then the first position on the task bar application will open. If the app already open then the opened window will activate.
• Windows key + Alt + [Number]: Same above but the Open the right click Menu of application pinned in the task bar based on the number position.
• Windows key+D :Show/Hide Desktop
• Windows key + T: Cycle through the pinned apps on the taskbar.

Widnows 10 : How to Turn off the Forced Updates Automatically

Widnows 10 How to Turn off the Forced Updates Automatically

In Windows 10 Pro : 
Step 1: From the Start Menu Search for gpedit and run the group  policy editor.
Step 2: In Group Polycy Editor Select Computer Configuration in the left hand panel.

Step 3: In that expand Administrative Templates, then Windows Components then Windows Update.
Step 4: Double click "Configure the Automatic Updates in the List

Step 5: Select Enabled Radio Button

Step 6: Select 2-Notify for download and Notify for Install in the list box

Step 7: Then Click Ok

Now system will notify whenever the new installation is available.

In windows Home

The group policy editor is not available in the windows Home.

So  recommended at least open Windows Update and select Advanced option 

Notify to scheduled Restart from the How the updates are installed list.

Windows 10 : How to Play the DVDs in Windows 10 and Windows 8

How to Play the DVDs in Windows 10 and Windows 8

Like any other versions of windows, we can’t play the DVDs directly.

There is no built in support for playing DVDs. The DATA DVDs can use in the both the version.

IF we need to play the DVD we need to install the third-party DVD player like VLC media player. 

There are many third party players are available but we need to require with MPEG-2 codec. 

Why Microsoft is not included the DVD support means because of now a days computer, laptops, tablets and ultrabooks are not coming with DVDs.

For Windows 10 and Windows 8, the separate App which is called Windows DVD player available in the Windows store. We can download from there. But it is not free. It costs from 11$ to 15$.

Windows 10 : Saving a Web Page in Microsoft Edge as a HTML

Saving a Web Page in Microsoft Edge as a HTML

Windows 10 new web browser Edge can not save the current page as a HTML file. It is possible to open the page in Internet explorer and then save as as HTML file. Hence still Internet Explorer 11 is included in the Standard with the OS windows 10.

We can save as HTML file with the following steps:

Step 1: Select the menu on the right top corner in the Microsoft Edge

Step 2: Select the Open with Internet Explorer Option.

Step 3: It will open the current web page in a new Tab in Internet Explorer

Step 4: In Internet Explorer save the page as a HTML file by invoking the save  dialogue box by pressing Ctrl+s keys.

Windows 10 : What are the .cpl files which are in the windows directory?

What are the .cpl files which are in the windows directory?

The .cpl files representing the control panel Apps. We can run the apps either by selecting from the control panel or simply type the .cpl file name with extension in search text box.

The following are the list of .cpl files existing in the Windows 7 Version.

Sno	File Name	Description
1	appwiz.cpl	Add or Remove Programs
2	bthprops.cpl	Bluetooth Properties
3	collab.cpl	People Near Me settings
4	desk.cpl	Display Screen resolution
5	Firewall.cpl	Windows firewall
6	FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl	Flash Player Settings Manager
7	hdwwiz.cpl	Device Manager
8	igfxcpl.cpl	Intel Graphics Properties
9	inetcpl.cpl	Internet Properties
10	intl.cpl	Region and Language settings
11	irprops.cpl	Infra Red Properties
12	javacpl.cpl	Java Control panel
13	joy.cpl	Game Controllers
14	main.cpl	mouse properties
15	mmsys.cpl	Sound Properties
16	ncpa.cpl	Network Connections
17	ODBCCP32.CPL	ODBC Data Source Administrator
18	powercfg.cpl	Power Options
19	sysdm.cpl	System Properties
20	TabletPC.cpl	Pen and Touch Options
21	telephon.cpl	Phone and Modem Settings
22	timedate.cpl	Date and Time Settings
23	wscui.cpl	Action Center

If we change the name of these files then it would not be shown in control panel

Windows 10 : Features in Anniversary Update

Windows 10-Features in Anniversary Update

Microsoft is going to celebrate the Windows 10's first birthday. The new features are included in  free Anniversary Update to windows 10. The following are the included features summary:

Windows Ink

It is added for pen input in windows 10. We can use handwritten in apps.

Microsoft Edge Extension

The Anniversary Update brings support for extensions as like Chrome extensions. Microsoft is getting closer to providing a browser on Windows that could convince many to switch from Chrome.

Cortana Improvements
Cortana, the digital assistant on Windows 10 included the lock screen with the Anniversary Update.

Dark Theme and UI tweaks
The new dark theme is added in Windows 10 new.It can attracts users.

Time zone setting Automatically
If we are travelling across countries for vacation, The Pc clock will adjust automatically

Windows Hello for Apps and websites
Improved windows hello included in this Anniversary Edition. It is a best feature in Windows 10.
It scans our face and log in using a password

Windows 10 apps on Xbox One
The xbox one is added as a Windows App.

Bash on windows
The Linux command line to Windows 10, and it’s a great addition for Linux developers to access all their tools on Windows.

Project to PC
A new "project to PC" option included in this Windows 10 Anniversary Update. It’s similar to remote desktop.

New Skype app
Univeral App for Messaging

Sync your phone notifications to your PC
We can sync notifications from all phone apps up to PC. We can even reply to messages, dismiss notifications, and quickly send photos from a phone to a PC.

For More details click here

Thanks : www.theverge.com

Windows 10 : Celebrating First Anniversary of Windows 10

Celebrating First Anniversary of Windows 10

Microsoft is going to celebrate the Windows 10's first birthday in August. It gives  the free Anniversary Update for windows 10 on August 2nd with best new features included.


Features in Windows10 free Anniversary Update

குரு பெயர்ச்சி 2016 பலன்கள்

குரு பெயர்ச்சி 2016

வியாழன் என்றும் ஆங்கிலத்தில் ஜூபிடர் என்றும் அழைக்கப்படும் குரு பகவான்

வாக்கிய பஞ்சாங்கப்படி : இந்த துர்முகி ஆண்டு ஆடி மாதம் 18ம் தேதி 2.8.16 செவ்வாய்க்கிழமை காலை மணி 9.23க்கு சிம்ம ராசியிலிருந்து கன்னி ராசிக்குள் பிரவேசம் செய்கிறார். 1.9.17 வரை கன்னி ராசியில் குரு பகவான் அமர்ந்து சஞ்சாரம் செய்கிறார்.

திருக்கணித பஞ்சாங்கப்படி : இந்த துர்முகி ஆண்டு ஆடி மாதம் 27ம் நாள், 11.8.2016 வியாழன் அன்று இரவு 9:28 மணிக்கு சிம்ம ராசியிலிருந்து கன்னி ராசிக்குள் பிரவேசம் செய்கிறார். 10.9.17 வரை கன்னி ராசியில் குரு பகவான் அமர்ந்து சஞ்சாரம் செய்கிறார்.

சில ராசிக்காரர்களுக்கு இந்த குரு பெயர்ச்சியால் நன்மையும், சில ராசிக்காரர்களுக்கு சுமாரான பலன்களும், சிலருக்கு லேசான பாதிப்பும் ஏற்படும்.

பணம், குழந்தை செல்வம் இந்த இரண்டையும் அளிக்க கூடிய சர்வ வல்லமை பெற்ற கிரகம் குரு. குருவின் பார்வை சக்தி வாய்ந்தது. குரு பார்க்க கோடி நன்மை என்பது பழமொழி. வியாழ நோக்கம் வரும் போது திருமணம் முடிக்கலாம்.

மகர ராசி, மீன ராசி, ரிஷப ராசிக்காரர்களுக்கு ஆனி போய் ஆடி வந்தால் நல்ல பலன்கள் கிடைக்கும்.

சிம்மம், விருச்சிகம், ராசிக்காரர்களுக்கு இந்த குரு பெயர்ச்சி நல்ல பலன்கள் கிடைக்க வாய்ப்பு உள்ளது.

Windows 10 : Speed up your Start Menu

Windows 10 Speed up your Start Menu

Are you upgrade your old Operation System with the new Operation System Window 10?

Are you want to speed up your Windows Start Menu in Windows 10?  


Use the following Tip.

Step 1: Go to System Properties either type sysdm.cpl in search field or select through Start Menu

Step 2: Select Advanced System Settings Tab 

Step 3: Select Settings in Performance Options 

Step 4: Un-check the box "Animate windows when Minimizing and Maximizing.

Select Apply Button.

That's all. Now system will not animate in the start menu.

Windows 10 : Speed up your Startup

Windows 10 Speed up your Startup

Are you upgrade your old Operation System with the new Operation System Window 10?

Are you want to speed up your Windows?

We can get the faster startup by disabling the Microsoft asking the password while starting time. It will save the time of Typing the user name and password.

Use the following Tip.

Step 1: Go to User Settings : either type netplwiz in search field or select through Start Menu

Step 2: In users tab un-check the box "Users must enter a username and password to use this computer.

That's all. Now system will not ask the Security Credentials while system starting time.

Windows 10 Enabling folders in start menu

Enabling folders in start menu

In start menu we can add the folders which we are required. 
By default File explorer and Settings folders are enabled.
If we need other folders then we can add that also by enabling from settings.

The option is available for the following folders:

File Explorer
Settings
Documents
Downloads
Music
Pictures
Videos
HomeGroup
Network
Personal folder

To enable/disable folders by selection of the following method

Step 1: Select Start menu

Step 2: Select Settings, the following screen will display

Step 3: Select Personalization

Step 4: Select Start, then following screenshot will display in screen

Step 5: Choose which folders appear on start option which is in the last option,  the following screenshot will display in screen.

Step 6: We can either on or off the folders which we are required in the start menu

Windows 10 : Screenshot while Switching between Apps

Switching between Apps - Windows 10

While using more than 1 Apps in Windows 10 we can use alt+tab shortcut key as like other versions.
The screen shots while pressing alt+tab and windows key+tab are following.

Windows 10 screenshot while pressing Alt+tab when running more than 1 app.

Windows 10 screenshot while pressing Windows key + tab when running more than 1 app.

Windows 10 : What is new in Windows 10

What is new in Windows 10

Windows 10 is wonderful, Having lot of new features. Microsoft given the Combining features of windows 7 and windows 8.1

Start Menu
Start Menu is back with new features. By using the Start menu we can do the following:

• Locking of the computer
• Account Setting
• Sign out
• Shut down, Restart, Putting to Silent
• Power options, file Explorer and Settings Launch Immediately
• Quickly Access our Apps(Programs)

Cortana 

Cortana is like a Personal Assistant. Based on the configuration it shows the local news, reminders, weather,etc. For that features we need a Microsoft account also.

Microsoft Edge

In Windows 10 Internet Explorer is replaced with Microsoft Edge. By using this all-new browser and we get more on the web. It is a fast compatible and built for modern web requirements like share, read, discovery etc. 

Windows Store 
Windows Store a one stop shopping the every windows 10 device. Easily download paid and free digital contents  like games, films, music etc, from any device

Windows defender
Windows defender is protects all of our devices from viruses, spywares and mallwares.

Other new Features are :

New Task Menu
Continum - Automatically change from PC mode to mobile mode if suddenly no keyboard
Snap assist - helping to snap windows
New command prompt with short cuts
Improved Windows Explorer with new Home Location
Universal Apps ( Metro apps/Modern apps/Windows Store apps)
Apps now float on the desktop

Windows 10 : System Minimum Hardware Requirements

Windows 10 System Hardware requirements

Processor            : 1 GHz or faster

RAM                   : 1GB for 32 bit  &  2 GB for 64 bit
Hard disk space : Minimum 16 GB
Microsoft Account
Internet Access

Windows 10 : Product Editions

Windows 10 Product Editions

Windows 10 Home

Windows 10 Pro

Windows 10 Enterprise

Windows 10 Education

Windows 10 mobile

Windows 10 mobile enterprise

Your mobile phone will help you if you are in emergency. What you will do for that?

Your mobile phone will help you if you are in emergency. 

What you will do in prior to help you:

Now a days we all are using the mobile phones, but how many knows to call in emergency period to the correct person which is relatvie to the injured person from his mobile phone.

For that if you need help in emergency from your phone, you should do the following:

STEP 1: Open contacts in your mobile phone 

STEP 2: Select Groups option 

STEP 3: There is a Group available with the name of ICE-Emergency Contacts.Select the group 

STEP 4: Include the family members or close relations contacts in that group and save it. 

Thats all.

Now your phone is ready to help you. 

In case any emergency we can call even if your mobile screen is locked. We can call and inform to the parents or relation from the screen locked mobile phone in emergency. 

At that time of emergency:

The number pad will open if you select Emergency calls in Emergency time. 

If you select the Contact Symbol, You can select and call the numbers which are stored in ICE group mobile numbers without unlocking the mobile phone. 

It will help to all while in emergency. 

So, Why waiting. Take the mobile and store all your closed ones in ICE group.

Google Chrome Remote Desktop App Connecting PC from mobile by using Internet

How many persons know we can use our System from anywhere with the help of  Android Mobile phone?

      Google has given the Apps for Mobile phone and PC to access your PC from mobile. We can download and install the Apps in two places and by using same google mail id it is possible to use. In PC we need to add the Google Remote Desktop App and install with simple configuration. Same also we need to download from google store and install in the mobile phone. That's all. Try today itself and enjoy the service.

For more details go to google help support center