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Old Task Switcher

Tip of the Day: ALT+ALT+Tab to Switch Programs

End Task on the Taskbar

Tip of the Day: Add End Task to the Taskbar

Windows ALT+F4

Tip of the Day: Exit Windows Using ALT+F4

Sign Out

Tip of the Day: Sign Out!

Tracert

Tip of the Day: Tracert

A man standing on a cliff with his hands cupped around his mouth, screaming into the void below. The scene captures a vast, rugged landscape with a deep chasm beneath him, and a dramatic sky overhead. The man is wearing casual outdoor clothing suitable for hiking.

Tip of the Day: Stop Screaming Into the Void

Back of a credit card highlighting the difficult to read number.

Tip of the Day: Dial Carefully

Yelling

Tip of the Day: DON’T YELL!

Google Search

Tip of the Day: Tell Google What Not to Include

Horizontal Scrolling with the Mouse Wheel

Tip of the Day: Horizontal Scroll With the Mouse Wheel

Login

Tip of the Day: Think Twice (or More) Before Sharing a Password

nslookup and ping

Tip of the Day: Resolve IP Addresses in Command Prompt

Run: shell:startup

Tip of the Day: Add Your Own Auto-Start Programs

Slow Computer

Tip of the Day: Don’t Overdo Security Software

Copy as path.

Tip of the Day: Copy as Path

Updated, or not?

Tip of the Day: When Up to Date Isn’t Always Up to Date

Google-connected apps.

Tip of the Day: Check Your Google App Connections

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