jthompson Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 You probably have a fancier phone than me, then 1
Ksavage413 Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 On the newer versions of Windows: ALT+CTRL+C turns the screen monotone. I say this not because its particularly useful, but for the same reason we tell people about right alt + arrow keys
Norphy Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 I think that more phone camera lenses are coming with infrared filters these days so I suspect that one's days may be numbered
6Foot2 Posted March 4, 2018 Posted March 4, 2018 In Command Prompt, or PowerShell get the make/model, serial number, and other properties of a computer: The commands: wmic csproduct get name wmic bios get serialnumber wmic csproduct get uuid wmic csproduct get vendor 1
mukz Posted March 4, 2018 Posted March 4, 2018 Check whether a remote control is working (or just check it for flat batteries) by viewing it through the camera app on your phone. If it's working, you'll see the IR LED lighting up when you press buttons. Dont think it works on IPhones! Especially on any ive had
crwardell Posted March 4, 2018 Posted March 4, 2018 Dont think it works on IPhones! Especially on any ive had Try using selfie camera, just tested on my iPhone (worked for me) :-) 1
Oaktech Posted March 5, 2018 Posted March 5, 2018 In Command Prompt, or PowerShell get the make/model, serial number, and other properties of a computer: [ATTACH=CONFIG]47946[/ATTACH] The commands: wmic csproduct get name wmic bios get serialnumber wmic csproduct get uuid wmic csproduct get vendor Add to this "WMIC Computersystem get {property}" AdminPasswordStatus AutomaticResetBootOption AutomaticResetCapability BootOptionOnLimit BootOptionOnWatchDog BootROMSupported BootupState Caption ChassisBootupState CreationClassName CurrentTimeZone DaylightInEffect Description Domain DomainRole EnableDaylightSavingsTime FrontPanelResetStatus InfraredSupported InitialLoadInfo InstallDate KeyboardPasswordStatus LastLoadInfo Manufacturer Model Name NameFormat NetworkServerModeEnabled NumberOfProcessors OEMStringArray PartOfDomain PauseAfterReset PowerManagementCapabilities PowerManagementSupported PowerOnPasswordStatus PowerState PowerSupplyState PrimaryOwnerContact PrimaryOwnerName ResetCapability ResetCount ResetLimit Roles Status SupportContactDescription SystemStartupDelay SystemStartupOptions SystemStartupSetting SystemType ThermalState TotalPhysicalMemory UserName WakeUpType Workgroup 1
6Foot2 Posted June 17, 2018 Posted June 17, 2018 To run Google Chrome without plug ins or extensions create a new shortcut for Chrome. In the target box enter: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" /high-dpi-support=1 /force-device-scale-factor=1 --disable-extensions --disable-plugins
6Foot2 Posted August 8, 2018 Posted August 8, 2018 Disable Incognito Mode In Chrome [Chrome 68, Windows 10 1803] Create a new DWORD (32-bit) key in Windows Registry at: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies Name this new key IncognitoModeAvailability and set its value as 1.
Arthur Posted August 8, 2018 Posted August 8, 2018 The following PowerShell one-liner could be incredibly useful for troubleshooting... Show all events from every event log (300+!) in given time range & then filter/search Get-WinEvent -ListLog * | Where-Object { $_.RecordCount } | ForEach-Object { Get-WinEvent -ea SilentlyContinue -FilterHashtable @{LogName = $_.LogName; StartTime = '[color="#FF0000"]07:25:00[/color]'; EndTime = '[color="#FF0000"]07:30:00[/color]'}} | Select-Object * | Sort-Object TimeCreated | Out-GridView Credit: https://twitter.com/guyrleech/status/1026496845378404353 1
6Foot2 Posted September 6, 2018 Posted September 6, 2018 (edited) When pasting from the clipboard hold down 'Shift' [so Ctrl+Shift+V] to strip formatting from copied text. [Applies to browsers] Edited September 6, 2018 by 6Foot2 Add clarification. 2
6Foot2 Posted September 21, 2018 Posted September 21, 2018 remove permanent maker from classroom whiteboards by going over the marks with dry wipe marker and wiping clean with a cloth. Any remnant is easily cleaned with a little board cleaning solution and cloth. Note: This may contaminate your dry wipe marker so try to match the colour you are removing or use an old, nearly expired, marker.
vascodagama Posted September 21, 2018 Posted September 21, 2018 (edited) Remotely rename a computer using Powershell with Rename-computer –computername “Old-ComputerName” –newname “New-ComputerName” –domaincredential administrator –force –restart This also changes the name in AD keeping all associations Edit: Just remember to replace the angled speech marks (“,”) with standard speech marks ("), as this can sometimes cause scripts to error. Thanks DJ-1701! Edited September 21, 2018 by vascodagama 4
jthompson Posted September 21, 2018 Posted September 21, 2018 remove permanent maker from classroom whiteboards by going over the marks with dry wipe marker and wiping clean with a cloth. Any remnant is easily cleaned with a little board cleaning solution and cloth. Note: This may contaminate your dry wipe marker so try to match the colour you are removing or use an old, nearly expired, marker. Hand sanitiser gel also works nicely to clean up whiteboards. As do first aid kit swabs (isopropyl?).
DJ-1701 Posted September 21, 2018 Posted September 21, 2018 Remotely rename a computer using Powershell with Rename-computer –computername “Old-ComputerName” –newname “New-ComputerName” –domaincredential administrator –force –restart This also changes the name in AD keeping all associations Just remember to replace the angled speech marks (“,”) with standard speech marks ("), as this can sometimes cause scripts to error. 1
Joanne Posted September 21, 2018 Posted September 21, 2018 want to quickly access classic control panel on Windows 10? windows + r, then type control.
mikeprice Posted September 21, 2018 Posted September 21, 2018 Hand sanitiser gel also works nicely to clean up whiteboards. As do first aid kit swabs (isopropyl?). as does whiteboard cleaner
FishCustard Posted September 21, 2018 Posted September 21, 2018 as does whiteboard cleaner True, but if all you have on you at the time is hand sanitiser... I always bugged the science techs for methanol or acetone. Works absolute wonders at dissolving ink (and with acetone, a fair few plastics too, so be careful). Make sure to open the windows when you're using it though - once got rather overcome with acetone vapour and nearly passed out!
jthompson Posted September 21, 2018 Posted September 21, 2018 I know you can buy spray bottles of isopropyl (of varying strengths). That might be less dangerous. I am not a chemist.
mikeprice Posted September 21, 2018 Posted September 21, 2018 IPA (isopropanyl alcohol) is also great for cleaning up old laptops I used it on some old rubbish ones that the SEN people wanted for WWW access only The kids would have gone mad if they were given them in the state they were in - but after a good scrub with IPA they looked almost new - good enough to fool the kids anyway!
Arthur Posted October 6, 2018 Posted October 6, 2018 The following command will reboot you directly into your BIOS/UEFI firmware from Windows 10. shutdown /r /fw /t 0 If you reboot into the UEFI firmware often you could create a shortcut using the command above or even add it to the Win+X menu. This might be a bit quicker/easier than the Shift key method (hold down Shift while clicking on the Restart option on the Start Menu). 1
Fazza Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 The following command will reboot you directly into your BIOS/UEFI firmware from Windows 10. shutdown /r /fw /t 0 If you reboot into the UEFI firmware often you could create a shortcut using the command above or even add it to the Win+X menu. This might be a bit quicker/easier than the Shift key method (hold down Shift while clicking on the Restart option on the Start Menu). Tried that on several laptops and it doesnt work for me just get "couldn't find the environment option that was entered (203)"
Arthur Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 (edited) Tried that on several laptops and it doesn't work for me Which version of Windows 10 are you using? Edit. Some Googling reveals that the /fw switch was added in Windows 10 v1709. Edited October 9, 2018 by Arthur
6Foot2 Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 PowerPoint: While displaying a presentation: Display a blank screen by pressing full stop (.) or 'B' (upper or lower case) Return to the first slide by pressing 1 and enter, or press and hold both mouse buttons for 5 seconds. Annotate a slide by pressing Ctrl+P (press Esc key to cancel this mode)
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