Learning in the Lou

My friend Jennifer left a comment that got me thinking about the task bar. Is there a way to remove Cortana and free up some space? 1. Right click on a blank spot in the task bar. (Very bottom of your screen.) 2. Click Cortana . 3. Click Hidden . Want it back? Just reverse these steps.

This summer your laptop will be updated to Windows 10. Check out these helpful videos from Microsoft to get you started. Scroll to the bottom for a quick reminder on how to make a desktop shortcut for the proxy settings. Start Menu Tips and Tricks Customizing the Start Menu Multi-doing Proxy - Adding A Desktop Shortcut Click on the Windows button in the lower left corner of your screen. Type Control Click Control Panel Click the words Network and Internet Click and drag Internet Options to your desktop. Double click the new icon to quickly access the proxy settings.

Is the mouse really inefficient?  25 Years of Apple Mouse Evolution by raneko I hear keyboards are actually more efficient than using a mouse or touchpad. Below you will find a few Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts that might prove this theory. Windows Key + D Will return you to your desktop super fast. Most useful when you get stuck on the start screen. Windows Key + left or right arrows  Snaps the active window to take up exactly 1/2 the screen. This might be the most productive shortcut I have ever used. Windows Key + C  Opens the charms bar. Windows Key + X  Opens a number of shortcuts. I use this to access the control panel and task manager. Windows Key + E Pulls up Windows Explorer. Windows Key + M Minimizes all open windows. These are just a few that I use from time to time. Have a favorite shortcut? Add it in the comments.