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Dragging filename.

Tip of the Day: Drag and Drop Full Paths into Command Prompt

Zoom in File Explorer

Tip of the Day: Zoom in Windows File Explorer

Searching by Date

Tip of the Day: Search Using Dates

False

Tip of the Day: Avoid Being Tricked by a Simple Lie

Control Panel

Tip of the Day: Open (Old) Control Panel in Windows 10 & 11

File -> Save (CTRL+S)

Tip of the Day: Save Early, Save Often, with CTRL+S

Scammer Calling

Tip of the Day: “They” Will Never Call You

XCOPY

Tip of the Day: Copy Only Updated Files Using XCOPY

Clicking the icon to minimize and restore an app

Tip of the Day: Minimize and Restore Programs Quickly Using the Taskbar

Calculator

Tip of the Day: Windows Calculator

Quotes in Search

Tip of the Day: Using Quotation Marks in Search

DriverQuery

Tip of the Day: List All Drivers

Airplane Mode

Tip of the Day: Airplane Mode Is for More Than Airplanes

Site Search

Tip of the Day: Site Search

Backing Up (with Macrium)

Tip of the Day: Back Up First

Charging Station

Tip of the Day: Beware Recharging Stations

UNC Connections

Tip of the Day: Use Remote Files Without Connecting First

File Extensions in Windows File Explorer

Tip of the Day: File Extensions

SHIFT+Right click

Tip of the Day: SHIFT+Right-click

Snap a window to the left

Tip of the Day: Side-by-Side Windows

https

Tip of the Day: Don’t Blindly Trust HTTPS

Lots 'o Letters

Tip of the Day: Use Stronger Passwords

Multiple Desktops

Tip of the Day: Explore Multiple Desktops

CTRL+A, CTRL+A. CTRL+V

Tip of the Day: CTRL+A, CTRL+C, CTRL+V

Disk platters with bits.

Tip of the Day: Realize What a Windows Log-in Password Is and Is Not

CD /D

Tip of the Day: Change Directory and Change Drive in Command Prompt

About

Tip of the Day: Explore Help About

An image depicting a diverse group of people sitting in a circle on chairs in a casual, indoor setting. In the center of the circle, one person is standing up, evidently speaking to the rest of the group. The atmosphere is warm and inclusive, with the room lit by soft, natural light. The people show a range of expressions, from attentive to supportive, capturing a moment of shared experience or discussion.

Tip of the Day: Don’t be Ashamed

Windows 10 in high contrast

Tip of the Day: Using High Contrast Display Settings

Touch Keyboard

Tip of the Day: Use the Virtual Keyboard

A computer in the cross-hairs.

Tip of the Day: Remember You’re Always a Target

The Echo command

Tip of the Day: the Many Uses of Echo

An image of a modern mobile phone receiving a call. The screen of the phone displays a caller ID that reads "TRUST ME" in bold letters. The phone is held in a hand against a neutral background, emphasizing the caller ID on the screen.

Tip of the Day: Don’t Believe Caller ID

Don't pull the plug

Tip of the Day: Never Just Pull the Plug

SendTo

Tip of the Day: Clean Up “Send To”

Startup Items

Tip of the Day: Review Startup Items

Avast Security Claim

Tip of the Day: Ignore Claims of Security in Email

Piping

Tip of the Day: Redirection and Piping

Ads vs. Results

Tip of the Day: Know the Difference Between a Search Result and an Ad

Mouse Pointer Options

Tip of the Day: Find Your Mouse Pointer

Change what ... does

Tip of the Day: Control Your Laptop Buttons

Don't hide extensions

Tip of the Day: Never Hide Extensions

CMD Prompt

Tip of the Day: Hack the Command Prompt Prompt

Multi-file selection.

Tip of the Day: Multiple Item Selection

Checkboxes!

Tip of the Day: Use Checkboxes to Select Files

CTRL+Y

Tip of the Day: Redo the Undone (and Maybe More)

Choose Your Pin

Tip of the Day: Lock Your Phone

Ctrl+C In Action

Tip of the Day: Abort Command Prompt Programs with Ctrl+C

Icons or Thumbnails?

Tip of the Day: Icons Versus Thumbnails

Update History

Tip of the Day: View Installed Updates