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 =====Windows Annoyances===== =====Windows Annoyances=====
 An incomplete list.  Note that some come from old notes and may no longer work or be applicable. An incomplete list.  Note that some come from old notes and may no longer work or be applicable.
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 Published 08 March 2022.  Published 08 March 2022. 
 [[https://www.tomsguide.com/news/hp-bios-uefi-updates-0322]] [[https://www.tomsguide.com/news/hp-bios-uefi-updates-0322]]
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 +There are 16 security flaws.  At least 5 business computers are affected; how many and which consumer laptops are affected hasn't been specified yet.
  
 From this site: From this site:
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 Once there, either type in your device's serial number or let the HP support website detect your model. From there, the support site will walk you through the download-and-installation process. HP has [[https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_4129273-2331498-16|further BIOS-update instructions here]]. Once there, either type in your device's serial number or let the HP support website detect your model. From there, the support site will walk you through the download-and-installation process. HP has [[https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_4129273-2331498-16|further BIOS-update instructions here]].
 +
 +====Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts Actually Worth Using====
 +From [[https://lifehacker.com/the-new-windows-11-keyboard-shortcuts-you-should-actual-1848620565|LifeHacker]]
 +
 +Just getting up and running with Windows 11? It’s worth committing these keyboard shortcuts to memory:
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 +|Windows + A| Opens the Quick Settings panel where you can control wifi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, brightness, media, and more.|
 +|Windows + C| Opens the Chat feature in Microsoft Teams, if that’s your thing.|
 +|Windows + N| Opens the notifications and calendar panel.|
 +|Windows + W| Slides in the new widgets panel.|
 +|Windows + Z| Open the new Snap Layouts feature that helps you quickly snap multiple windows in a grid format.|
 +|Windows + Alt + Up/Down Arrow| A new shortcut that quickly snaps the selected window to the upper or lower half of the screen.|
 +|Windows + D| Show or hide the desktop. (Showing the desktop will instantly hide all running windows, and you’ll only see the desktop wallpaper and your icons.)|
 +|Windows + Tab| Opens the new virtual desktops interface that shows all open windows in the current desktop. You can switch to a different desktop from the bottom.|
 +|Windows + Ctrl + D| Add a new virtual desktop.|
 +|Windows + Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow| Switch between virtual desktops.|
 +|Windows + Ctrl + F4| close the current virtual desktop.|
 +|Windows + H| Start the new voice typing feature.|
 +|Windows + K| Directly jump to the Cast feature in Quick Settings|
 +
 +And the old favorite
 +|Windows + E|Open the file manager|
 +
 +====Find Your Windows 10 Product Key====
 +Sometimes you want to know your op system's product key.  Here's how. (Thanks, Drew)
 +
 +To find your Windows 10 product key using the Command Prompt, you’ll need to [[#open_command_prompt_as_administrator|open the command line application with administrative privileges]]. To do this, type “cmd” in the Windows search bar.
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 +Once open, copy and paste the following command and then hit the Enter key:
 +
 +<code>wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey</code>
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 +The 25-digit product key will then appear.
 +
 +===Open Command Prompt as Administrator===
 +From [[https://www.howtogeek.com/194041/how-to-open-the-command-prompt-as-administrator-in-windows-8.1/|How-To Geek]]
 +
 +==1 via Start==
 +  * Start
 +  * Type "command"
 +  * Right-click on the Command Prompt result and select "Run as administrator"
 +  * Choose "Yes" to the User Account Control popup
 +
 +==2 via Run window==
 +  * Windows-R
 +  * Type "cmd"
 +  * Press Ctrl+Shift+Enter
 +
 +==3 via Power Users==
 +  * Windows-X or right-click the Start button
 +  * Choose "Command Prompt (Admin)"
 +
 +====Tell me about my machine====
 +[[https://www.belarc.com/products/belarc-advisor]]
 +
 +====Keeping Windows 7 Updated====
 +You're a die-hard, you want to keep using Windows 7 and keep it updated. 
 +
 +There is a site called [[https://legacyupdate.net/]] for keeping Windows 7 updated. Free and it works well.
 +
 +(Thanks BK)
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