These articles are for those who need a little help with computer basics and security; covering topics beneficial to the personal computer user while using minimal technical talk.
How-tos
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How-tos of commonly asked questions about Windows 10.
Emoticons, also known as emojis, are the modern world's way of portraying feelings and emotions through text. This abbreviated form of communication has become very popular. 😀
ASCII characters allow the keyboard to be so much more. To put it simply, ASCII is the numerical representation of text. However, ASCII is not as popular as it once was, though Unicode has extended it, which added a large variety of symbols.
Unicode extends ASCII by taking a 🌍 view adding languages and symbols like U+1F30E, one of the many symbols for planet Earth.
To type keyboard symbols, you must use the numeric key pad to the right of the letters. Do not use the numbers above the letters on the keyboard. Num Lock must be on as well. Here are a few that are handy to know.
Degree °
To type the degree° symbol, hold the Alt key and type 0176 or hold Alt and type 167 on the numeric key pad. On a Mac, press Shift key + Option key + 8.
Copyright ©
To type the Copyright © symbol, hold the Alt key and type 0169 on the numeric key pad. On a Mac, press Option key + g.
: a general-purpose computer equipped with a microprocessor and designed to run especially commercial software (such as a word processor or Internet browser) for an individual user
com·put·er | \ kəm-ˈpyü-tər \
: one that computes
specifically : a programmable usually electronic device that can store, retrieve, and process data
Source: Merriam-Webster