Tips & Tricks

Windows and Office-related questions and solutions.

How can I set up an FTP server at home?

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An FTP server is a very good thing: it allows you to share files with others with virtually no restrictions so that the data can be accessed by several people at the same time.

The advantage of FTP is that the other party can choose when to download, while on the server-side, for example, you can control who can see what and who can download what through the permissions settings.

The FTP server is very useful when you need to send large data files to a friend (say, family photos in their original size, holiday videos, or series). The good news is that you don’t really need anything extra: there are free programs that allow anyone to set up an FPT server on their home PC (even notebook) in a flash, with just a few clicks.

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How do I launch the Screenshot Creator with a shortcut key?

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Although Microsoft has integrated a wide range of screenshot tools into Windows 10 with the Crop and Sketch app and the Screen Snipping feature, which can be opened from Notification Center or by pressing Windows+Shift+S, many users still rely on the Image Snipper app. For those who use this utility regularly, accessing it can be greatly simplified by launching it with a custom key combination.

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How can I configure Windows not to scan for higher priority wireless networks?

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Windows 10 remembers every wireless network you’ve ever connected to, saves the access data, and prioritizes them based on different characteristics (signal strength, throughput, etc.). If it connects to a WiFi network that doesn’t have the highest priority, Windows 10 searches in the background for a WiFi network with a higher priority, which uses unnecessary power. But this is very easy to change.

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How can I change the order of my personal folders?

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In the Windows File Explorer, in the left sidebar under This machine, you will find the Libraries. If you have an external drive connected to your computer, it will also appear under Libraries. If you are uncomfortable with this arrangement, you can make a simple registry entry to make the Libraries entry appear above This machine or under Network.

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How can I run Command Prompt instead of Windows PowerShell?

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Windows 10 users who are used to right-clicking the Start button to select and launch Command Prompt are not thrilled that Microsoft has replaced the Command Prompt and Command Prompt (as administrator) entries with Windows PowerShell and Windows PowerShell (as administrator) entries in Windows 10 build 14971. In any case, it is possible to restore …

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How can I change the spacing of the Desktop icons?

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Are the icons on the table too far apart? No problem: a registry intervention helps, making them look more compact. To do this, open the Setup Editor, for example by pressing Windows+R to open Run, typing regedit, hitting enter, and answering yes to the question about controlling user accounts. Then locate the key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics. The IconSpacing and IconVerticalSpacing entries are responsible for the spacing.

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