Post by drcard on Sept 20, 2022 13:14:57 GMT -5
Hi All,
The links below are to download Windows 10 Home Users Companion in either the .pdf or .docx format.
This book is a collection of computer topics that includes time and labor saving tips, customizations to make use easier, how to instructions to accomplish tasks, troubleshooting problems, enhancements, reference tables, using Windows installed utilities, and tips/how to’s for Outlook, Word and Excel. Each topic was written with detailed steps, screen shots, and notes about common mistakes so an average Windows 10 Home and Microsoft Office user will get excellent results the first time they try. I have performed each of these topics which is where the screen shots come from. The goal is to allow the non-savvy average user to benefit form the advantages provided by these topics.
The book is divided into sections as indicated in the Table of Contents. Each topic in the Table of Contents is a link to go directly to that topic. In the Table of Contents in the .docx version of the book, placing the pointer over the topic title will show a brief description of what that topic does. This description on hover is not in the .pdf version. The .pdf version will download to a smart phone better than the .docx version.
I have included a copy of the Table of Contents listing all the topics so you can decide if you want to download the book or not.
I offer the book, as is, free of any charges; and thus, must state that I assume no responsibility for your use any information in the book.
That being said, I have some last warnings:
There are over 100 topics covering 297 pages in this book so these are large files of 14.1 & 14.8 MBs
The links are to a free hosting/downloading site that is “paid” for this service by ads. When you go to download you might get a popup ad. Just close the ad and proceed with the download.
PDF - Windows 10 Home Users Companion
DOCX - Windows 10 Home Users Companion
Table of Contents
Windows System
Change Date/Time Format on Taskbar................................................... WS - 1
Command Line Switches…………………………………………………………............ WS - 4
Deactivate Windows Login Screen……………………………………………........... WS - 6
Disable CPU Core Parking………………………….......................................... WS - 7
Disable Fast Startup.............................................................................. WS - 9
Get Windows Product Key……………………………………………………............... WS - 11
Handy List of Keyboard Shortcuts......................................................... WS - 12
How to Automate a Repetitive Task...................................................... WS - 15
Launch a Specific Windows Settings Page............................................ WS - 17
Make an Icon Invisible.......................................................................... WS - 23
Make Resizing Windows Easier............................................................. WS - 25
Prevent Web Search Results in Taskbar Search Box............................. WS - 27
Put Shortcuts in Windows Start Menu................................................... WS - 29
Speed Up External Drives....................................................................... WS - 31
Use Windows for Automatic Backup System.......................................... WS - 33
Which Drive is Which.............................................................................. WS - 45
File Management
Accessing Windows God Mode............................................................... FM - 1
Add Control Panel to File Explorer......................................................... FM - 2
All Installed Applications on One Page.................................................. FM - 4
Change What File Explorer Opens To..................................................... FM - 5
Combine Multiple CSV (Binary) Files...................................................... FM - 8
Convert MBR Hard Drive to GPT............................................................. FM - 10
Copy and Paste Data Faster with Robocopy........................................... FM - 12
Create a List of Files in a Folder or Drive................................................ FM - 14
Create Custom Icons for Windows......................................................... FM - 16
Easy Access to Windows and Your Utility Apps...................................... FM - 19
Environment Variables – Path Address Code Words.............................. FM - 22
Have File Explorer Show Detail Properties............................................. FM - 25
Move an Installed App with a Symbolic Link.......................................... FM - 28
Quick Access to Files/Folders via a Toolbar............................................ FM - 30
Remove Shortcut Arrow from Shortcuts................................................. FM - 33
Shortcut for a Scheduled Task................................................................ FM - 35
Win X the Other Start Menu.................................................................... FM - 37
Windows Apps - Utilities - Tools
Count Number of Lines in a Binary File............................................. WAUT - 1
Determine Boot Mode for Windows.................................................. WAUT - 3
Emojis – Windows Graphic Text....................................................... WAUT - 4
List of Commands for the Command Prompt.................................... WAUT - 6
Quick Method to Open WordPad....................................................... WAUT - 8
Quick Zoom....................................................................................... WAUT - 9
Screen Captures with Windows........................................................ WAUT - 11
Symbolic Links – Super Shortcuts..................................................... WAUT - 14
System Restore – One Click Insurance.............................................. WAUT - 18
Tips for Using the Command Prompt................................................. WAUT - 21
Windows Multiple Copy and Paste..................................................... WAUT - 29
Networking
Create Desktop Switch for Internet Connection...................................... N - 1
Home Network Maintenance.................................................................... N - 6
How Old Is That Web Page....................................................................... N - 8
Increase Network Speed.......................................................................... N - 9
Monitor Network Data Usage by Application........................................... N - 11
Set Up a Home Network for File Sharing................................................. N - 12
Share a Printer at Home.......................................................................... N - 22
Email
Move Outlook Data Files.......................................................................... E - 1
Move Addresses to Different Email Application....................................... E - 3
Organize Incoming Mail in Outlook.......................................................... E - 5
Outlook Creates winmail.dat Attachment................................................ E - 9
Save an Email as PDF............................................................................... E - 11
Miscellaneous
Are AC Adapters Interchangeable........................................................... M - 1
Create a Video From Photos.................................................................... M - 5
Create Your Own Font Characters........................................................... M - 10
Flash Drive Repair and Care.................................................................... M - 16
Password Strength – Main Line of Defense............................................. M - 20
Secure a Hidden Account in Windows..................................................... M - 23
Tips for Cleaning a PC.............................................................................. M - 26
Troubleshooting
Battery Troubleshooting........................................................................... T - 1
Create a List of Running Processes.......................................................... T - 4
Delete a Ghost Drive................................................................................. T - 5
Do a Full Cold Re-Start to Troubleshoot................................................... T - 6
Find Out Who Your PC Is Talking To......................................................... T - 7
Fix Slow Open/Save Windows – Disable Cortana..................................... T - 10
Override Access Denied............................................................................. T - 12
Prevent a Windows Update From Installing............................................. T - 13
Quick Way To See Installed Updates........................................................ T - 15
Remove a Downloaded Update................................................................. T - 16
Remove Uninstalled Programs from Windows Uninstall List................... T - 18
Reset Windows Update to Fix Update Problems...................................... T - 21
Repair Windows Files With DISM and SFC............................................... T - 27
Word
Change Font Size in Word Quickly - Keyboard........................................ W - 1
Change the Default Format of Lines and Shapes in Word....................... W - 3
Control Page Numbering in Word............................................................ W - 8
Create a Floating Message in Word......................................................... W - 12
Create Awesome Signs Using Word......................................................... W - 14
Create Hover (Hidden) Messages in Word............................................... W - 17
Create Tables Quickly in Word................................................................. W - 20
Decrease Keystrokes and Mouse Clicks in Word...................................... W - 21
Detailed Measurements in Word............................................................. W - 23
Edit PDFs with Microsoft Word................................................................ W - 24
Fractions in Word..................................................................................... W - 27
Left and Right Align on the Same Line in Word....................................... W - 30
Make a Macro Without Coding in Word................................................... W - 31
Mirror Image of Text in Word.................................................................. W - 35
Paste Clean in Word with One Click......................................................... W - 38
Precision Selection in Word..................................................................... W - 40
Quick Parts the Permanent Clipboard in Word........................................ W - 42
Replace Text with Images in Word.......................................................... W - 44
Unlock Word’s Coded Symbols Library.................................................... W - 46
Use Word Shapes as Picture Frames....................................................... W - 48
Excel
Modify the Default Templates for Excel................................................. EX - 1
Open a CSV File in Excel......................................................................... EX - 3
Reference Tables
Command Line Switches Reference Table......................................... RT - 1
List of URIs for Windows Settings Pages............................................. RT - 4
Run Commands for Windows Utilities-Apps......................................... RT - 9
Windows Speech Recognition Commands............................................ RT - 11
The links below are to download Windows 10 Home Users Companion in either the .pdf or .docx format.
This book is a collection of computer topics that includes time and labor saving tips, customizations to make use easier, how to instructions to accomplish tasks, troubleshooting problems, enhancements, reference tables, using Windows installed utilities, and tips/how to’s for Outlook, Word and Excel. Each topic was written with detailed steps, screen shots, and notes about common mistakes so an average Windows 10 Home and Microsoft Office user will get excellent results the first time they try. I have performed each of these topics which is where the screen shots come from. The goal is to allow the non-savvy average user to benefit form the advantages provided by these topics.
The book is divided into sections as indicated in the Table of Contents. Each topic in the Table of Contents is a link to go directly to that topic. In the Table of Contents in the .docx version of the book, placing the pointer over the topic title will show a brief description of what that topic does. This description on hover is not in the .pdf version. The .pdf version will download to a smart phone better than the .docx version.
I have included a copy of the Table of Contents listing all the topics so you can decide if you want to download the book or not.
I offer the book, as is, free of any charges; and thus, must state that I assume no responsibility for your use any information in the book.
That being said, I have some last warnings:
There are over 100 topics covering 297 pages in this book so these are large files of 14.1 & 14.8 MBs
The links are to a free hosting/downloading site that is “paid” for this service by ads. When you go to download you might get a popup ad. Just close the ad and proceed with the download.
PDF - Windows 10 Home Users Companion
DOCX - Windows 10 Home Users Companion
Table of Contents
Windows System
Change Date/Time Format on Taskbar................................................... WS - 1
Command Line Switches…………………………………………………………............ WS - 4
Deactivate Windows Login Screen……………………………………………........... WS - 6
Disable CPU Core Parking………………………….......................................... WS - 7
Disable Fast Startup.............................................................................. WS - 9
Get Windows Product Key……………………………………………………............... WS - 11
Handy List of Keyboard Shortcuts......................................................... WS - 12
How to Automate a Repetitive Task...................................................... WS - 15
Launch a Specific Windows Settings Page............................................ WS - 17
Make an Icon Invisible.......................................................................... WS - 23
Make Resizing Windows Easier............................................................. WS - 25
Prevent Web Search Results in Taskbar Search Box............................. WS - 27
Put Shortcuts in Windows Start Menu................................................... WS - 29
Speed Up External Drives....................................................................... WS - 31
Use Windows for Automatic Backup System.......................................... WS - 33
Which Drive is Which.............................................................................. WS - 45
File Management
Accessing Windows God Mode............................................................... FM - 1
Add Control Panel to File Explorer......................................................... FM - 2
All Installed Applications on One Page.................................................. FM - 4
Change What File Explorer Opens To..................................................... FM - 5
Combine Multiple CSV (Binary) Files...................................................... FM - 8
Convert MBR Hard Drive to GPT............................................................. FM - 10
Copy and Paste Data Faster with Robocopy........................................... FM - 12
Create a List of Files in a Folder or Drive................................................ FM - 14
Create Custom Icons for Windows......................................................... FM - 16
Easy Access to Windows and Your Utility Apps...................................... FM - 19
Environment Variables – Path Address Code Words.............................. FM - 22
Have File Explorer Show Detail Properties............................................. FM - 25
Move an Installed App with a Symbolic Link.......................................... FM - 28
Quick Access to Files/Folders via a Toolbar............................................ FM - 30
Remove Shortcut Arrow from Shortcuts................................................. FM - 33
Shortcut for a Scheduled Task................................................................ FM - 35
Win X the Other Start Menu.................................................................... FM - 37
Windows Apps - Utilities - Tools
Count Number of Lines in a Binary File............................................. WAUT - 1
Determine Boot Mode for Windows.................................................. WAUT - 3
Emojis – Windows Graphic Text....................................................... WAUT - 4
List of Commands for the Command Prompt.................................... WAUT - 6
Quick Method to Open WordPad....................................................... WAUT - 8
Quick Zoom....................................................................................... WAUT - 9
Screen Captures with Windows........................................................ WAUT - 11
Symbolic Links – Super Shortcuts..................................................... WAUT - 14
System Restore – One Click Insurance.............................................. WAUT - 18
Tips for Using the Command Prompt................................................. WAUT - 21
Windows Multiple Copy and Paste..................................................... WAUT - 29
Networking
Create Desktop Switch for Internet Connection...................................... N - 1
Home Network Maintenance.................................................................... N - 6
How Old Is That Web Page....................................................................... N - 8
Increase Network Speed.......................................................................... N - 9
Monitor Network Data Usage by Application........................................... N - 11
Set Up a Home Network for File Sharing................................................. N - 12
Share a Printer at Home.......................................................................... N - 22
Move Outlook Data Files.......................................................................... E - 1
Move Addresses to Different Email Application....................................... E - 3
Organize Incoming Mail in Outlook.......................................................... E - 5
Outlook Creates winmail.dat Attachment................................................ E - 9
Save an Email as PDF............................................................................... E - 11
Miscellaneous
Are AC Adapters Interchangeable........................................................... M - 1
Create a Video From Photos.................................................................... M - 5
Create Your Own Font Characters........................................................... M - 10
Flash Drive Repair and Care.................................................................... M - 16
Password Strength – Main Line of Defense............................................. M - 20
Secure a Hidden Account in Windows..................................................... M - 23
Tips for Cleaning a PC.............................................................................. M - 26
Troubleshooting
Battery Troubleshooting........................................................................... T - 1
Create a List of Running Processes.......................................................... T - 4
Delete a Ghost Drive................................................................................. T - 5
Do a Full Cold Re-Start to Troubleshoot................................................... T - 6
Find Out Who Your PC Is Talking To......................................................... T - 7
Fix Slow Open/Save Windows – Disable Cortana..................................... T - 10
Override Access Denied............................................................................. T - 12
Prevent a Windows Update From Installing............................................. T - 13
Quick Way To See Installed Updates........................................................ T - 15
Remove a Downloaded Update................................................................. T - 16
Remove Uninstalled Programs from Windows Uninstall List................... T - 18
Reset Windows Update to Fix Update Problems...................................... T - 21
Repair Windows Files With DISM and SFC............................................... T - 27
Word
Change Font Size in Word Quickly - Keyboard........................................ W - 1
Change the Default Format of Lines and Shapes in Word....................... W - 3
Control Page Numbering in Word............................................................ W - 8
Create a Floating Message in Word......................................................... W - 12
Create Awesome Signs Using Word......................................................... W - 14
Create Hover (Hidden) Messages in Word............................................... W - 17
Create Tables Quickly in Word................................................................. W - 20
Decrease Keystrokes and Mouse Clicks in Word...................................... W - 21
Detailed Measurements in Word............................................................. W - 23
Edit PDFs with Microsoft Word................................................................ W - 24
Fractions in Word..................................................................................... W - 27
Left and Right Align on the Same Line in Word....................................... W - 30
Make a Macro Without Coding in Word................................................... W - 31
Mirror Image of Text in Word.................................................................. W - 35
Paste Clean in Word with One Click......................................................... W - 38
Precision Selection in Word..................................................................... W - 40
Quick Parts the Permanent Clipboard in Word........................................ W - 42
Replace Text with Images in Word.......................................................... W - 44
Unlock Word’s Coded Symbols Library.................................................... W - 46
Use Word Shapes as Picture Frames....................................................... W - 48
Excel
Modify the Default Templates for Excel................................................. EX - 1
Open a CSV File in Excel......................................................................... EX - 3
Reference Tables
Command Line Switches Reference Table......................................... RT - 1
List of URIs for Windows Settings Pages............................................. RT - 4
Run Commands for Windows Utilities-Apps......................................... RT - 9
Windows Speech Recognition Commands............................................ RT - 11
