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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Topics covered in this issue…
• 3 ways to open a Command Prompt in Windows 10/11
• How to save big on tech gear at Amazon
• Taking great portraits without expensive photography gear
• Norway and the Northern Lights (incredible time-lapse video)
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Today’s featured tech tip….
3 ways to open a Command Prompt in Windows 10/11
If you’ve been using Microsoft Windows for a while you’re probably familiar with the ‘Command Prompt’ window.
If not, it’s a very handy tool that allows you to execute numerous powerful (and incredibly useful) DOS-style commands right from the Windows command line.
Most people tend to open a Command Prompt window the same way every time, even though there are multiple ways to do it – and each way is the best way at times, depending on the situation.
Today I’m going to explain my three favorite ways to open a Command Prompt window in Windows 10 and Windows 11…
1 – The first method is handy if you already have a “File Explorer” window open. If so, simply type cmd into File Explorer’s address bar and then press the Enter key.
2 – The second method is great if you’re used to doing most things via the keyboard. Simply press the Windows key and immediately type cmd, then press the Enter key.
3 – The third method is for folks who use primarily use their mouse for navigation. Simply right-click on the Start button and then select one of these options (depending on which options are available in your particular version of Windows):
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- Windows Powershell
- Windows Powershell (Admin)
- Windows Terminal
- Windows Terminal (Admin)
That’s all there is to it. Now you know three different ways to quickly open a Command Prompt (or Powershell) window.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• How to save big on tech gear at Amazon
You won’t believe how easy it is.
• Taking great portraits without expensive photography gear
Tricks of the photography trade.
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Rick’s Daily Pick…
Esinkin Bluetooth Audio Adapter
This little gem will allow you to play music from your phone, tablet or computer through your home stereo system or a set of powered speakers via Bluetooth. Now you can finally get great sound from all of your devices.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Norway and the Northern Lights (incredible time-lapse video)
One of nature’s most awe-inspiring “shows”.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Google Messages now uses end-to-end encryption by default
• Zoom wants its remote work company to come back to the office
• Sling TV struggles to keep subscribers, drops nearly 100K users in Q2
• Tech companies are selling your privacy back to you
• North Korean hackers breached top Russian missile maker
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