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Is it wrong to refer to the "~" character as the home directory path on Windows? [closed]
The tilde character ~ doesn't function as the home directory shortcut on Windows, unlike as on Unix systems. I've always used the character as the home path in written text for all operating systems ...
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What are the text used to search specific fields in Windows Search and Outlook called?
When you search for files in the Windows explorer Search bar or in Outlook there are fields you can specifiy like content: for text found in the file or type: for the file extention of the files you ...
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What is the name of the 8 white squares surrounding resizable views?
I came across this annoying moment while writing a how-to article and realized I didn't know the name of those white squares that surround views.
Here some images for clarification.
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Can a computer with one Wi-Fi adapter both connect to a Wi-Fi network and share Internet over Wi-Fi?
I will explain my use case but I am asking about what is technically available with Wi-Fi technology, so please don't submit alternative solutions as answers.
I have a MacBook Air and a cheap Windows ...
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What is the difference between RTM, GA and GOLD versions?
I am absolutely puzzled here:
What is the difference between RTM, GA(Gerneral Availability) and final GOLD version?
For example for Windows 8:
RTM - Microsoft sends this version to ASUS, Acer, DELL,...
