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Customizing the Windows 10 Start Menu

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This is a short video on how you can customize the Windows 10 Start Menu.  You can change the layout and which tiles are displayed.  How to add "live tiles" for news and weather.

Using Virtual Desktops in Windows 10

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In this video I show you how to use Virtual Desktops in Windows 10 to organize your applications.  Multiple desktops have been available in Mac OSX and Linux for quite some time.  Not until Windows 10 did Microsoft adapt this feature.

Quick access to everything on your computer

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This is an easy way to get access to just about everything on your computer.  From your desktop items, control panel and every storage device, you can access them with just a click or two with this simple little trick.

How to spot PHISHING and SPOOFING hack attempts

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Many times I've seen emails with links to false websites requiring you to "verify" your information.  Most users don't realize these are fake "PHISHING" websites designed to obtain your login information.  I also discuss how "SPOOFING" web addresses is a means to make a website "look" like it's the correct one when it actually is NOT.

Easily compress multiple file for emailing

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In this video I show you how to quickly compress multiple files for emailing or uploading to the internet.   When most files are compress they will actually REDUCE in file size making transport much quicker online.

Creating PDF files from any document

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An easy way to create PDF files from just about any document or image in Windows 10.

Managing multiple monitors and resolution settings

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Manage multiple monitors, change their position relative to the main monitor and change resolution settings.

Taking advantage of the Windows "sendto" feature

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I've found the Windows "sendto" feature really handy for adding quick access to opening files with specific programs.

Free alternatives for paid applications

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Some free alternatives to some popular paid applications including office software, graphics and video editing software.

Getting Familiar with Applications

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In this video I show you some of the similarities between applications and how to find the most common items between applications even across Windows and OS X.   I also show you the differences that are being introduced in the newer applications that are being created. Check out our website at  http://www.the-nerdcave.com

Getting Familiar with the Windows File Explorer

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Getting acquainted with the Windows File Explorer, navigating your computer file system and managing your files. Check out our website at  http://www.the-nerdcave.com

Redesigning an old Binary File Editor in Pascal.

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  Way back in 1993 I had written a program I called “FileNose” for DOS. It allowed me to search and edit binary files (or just about ANY file) very quickly and efficiently. It had high-speed search, built-in help and a minimal set of features so it was easy for anyone to learn. The program became quite valuable to me over the years. Unfortunately with the advent of Long File Names and incredibly large files it started to become obsolete. I had written the program in Borland Turbo Pascal 6. So when Lazarus Pascal finally started to become more popular I checked it out. I was using Fedora Linux at the time and I was surprised to learn you could compile programs for both Linux and Windows (and with a little effort, you could compile for Mac too). I figured I’d take a stab at re-writing FileNose. Perhaps it would be a great way to learn the new Lazarus IDE. Not long into my programming venture I discovered the standard “string grid” (used fo

Using the screen capture feature to save desktop images.

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In this video I show you how to save images from your browser or use the Windows Screen Capture feature to capture whatever is on your desktop and saving the image to your computer. Check out our website at  http://www.the-nerdcave.com

Getting Familiar with the Windows 10 Desktop

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This is a short video that goes over some of the basic features of the Windows 10 desktop. If you're new to Windows or coming from an earlier version of Windows then this video will help you become more comfortable with the new desktop. Check out our website at  http://www.the-nerdcave.com

How to access the Classic Control Panel on Windows 10

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If the new Windows 10 control panel seems a bit confusing to you then you can still access the classic control panel. This video shows you how. Check out our website at  http://www.the-nerdcave.com

Quick Desktop Organization for Windows

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Over time your desktop will probably accumulate a large number of icons. This can become confusing as well as use computer resources as the operating system has to update those icons quite frequently. This is a short video tutorial on how to clean up and organize your desktop. Check out our website at  http://www.the-nerdcave.com