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You might be Using Windows since long time but i am sure majority of you guys don’t know all the features and Uses of F1-F12 keys on your keyboard. We all know Common shortcuts like CTRL+C to Copy and CTRL+V to Paste, But you might not know what F1, F2,F3…….F12 keys actually do and where and when to use them.
In this article we will see Common features and Uses of F1-F12 keys , and also how these keys can be used with the Combination of CTRL and ALT keys.

Various Uses of F1-F12 Keys in Windows

Uses of F1 key:

  • F1 key almost everywhere is used for “Help”.  if you are using windows OS and want help anywhere then press F1 key, this will open up help window for you.
  • Sometimes F1 key is used to enter the BIOS (press F1 when your computer is about to boot).
  • Combination of Win + F1 keys will open the “Help and Support» Microsoft Windows.

Uses of F2 key:

  • Rapidly rename the chosen file or folder. Works in all adaptations of Windows.
  • Alt + Ctrl + F2 – Opens the Document as a Microsoft Word.
  • Ctrl + F2 – Opens the Preview window in Microsoft Word.
  • Frequently to enter the BIOS.

Uses of F3 key:

  • In the MS-DOS charge line or in Windows, press F3 to rehash the last summon.
  • Win + F3 – Advanced Search window opens in Microsoft Outlook.
  • Shift + F3 – Changes the content in Microsoft Word, from upper to lower case or capital letters at the start of each one expression.
  • In the event that I am not mixed up it is the F3 key which will cause the Application«Control» computers Apple, running Mac OS X.

Uses of F4 key:

  • This opens the location bar, in the event that you press F4 in Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer.
  • Rehash the last activity (MS Word )
  • Ctrl + F4 – Closes the window open in the present window, for example, a tab in the program
  • Alt + F4 – Closes the system window in Windows.

Uses of F5 Key:

  • Refreshes the present page (works in all advanced programs), and additionally redesign the desktop or open organizers in Windows.
  • Running a slide demonstrate in Powerpoint.

Uses of F6 key:

  • Move the cursor in the location bar (additionally works in numerous advanced programs).
  • Ctrl + Shift + F6 – opens Document in Microsoft Word

Use of F7 key:

  • Mostly used for spelling and grammar in a document programs Microsoft (Word, Outlook, etc.)

Use of F8 key:

  • Pressing F8 key while your PC is about to boot will result into booting your PC in Safe mode.

Use of F9 key:

  • The F9 key does not have any functionality in Windows. It may, however be used in some individual programs. To find out if it is available in the program you are using, bring up the program’s help screen and type in the words function key.

Uses of F10 key:

  • Activates “Menu” in the open organizer window.
  • Shift + F10 – works same as the right mouse click.
  • Pressing F10 while your system is booting will show you BIOS Information.
  •  F10 is used to enter the hidden recovery partition on computers Sony.

Use of F11 key:

  • F11 Key will take you to Full screen mode and it can be used and work in any Browser.

Uses of F12 key:

  • Opens the “Save As” in Microsoft Word.
  • Shift + F12 – Saves a document in Microsoft Word.
  • Ctrl + Shift + F12 – Prints a document in Microsoft Word.
  • F12 key will open up Inspect element box in any Browser.
Fn + F1 or F2 or …. F12 keys will normally do the task that is Printed on the respective keys, This is basically for Laptop Users.
With this it Concludes my list of uses of F1-F12 keys in windows, if you know any more uses then please add to this article by Commenting Below.

Vicky Rajput (Atul Kumar)

There are many softwares available today over the internet which can Customize your Computer in an efficient manner that it looks so attractive as well as it becomes very easy to use. We always want our computer to be clean and well organized so that whenever we need to access something or need to search a particular file/folder in our computer we could find it easily.
As similar to that, here I am going to share a software through which you can easily assign your favorite colors to your desired folders in order to differentiate them easily and to ease of access.
Customize folders with colors

How do i Customize folders with different colors ?

Just follow the two simple steps given below to customize your folder :

Step 1 :

First of all Download and install the software FolderColorizer. It is tested and 100% virus free. You can download it from here : DOWNLOAD FOLDERCOLORIZER

Step 2 :

Now after installing the software, simply right click on any folder which you wish to customize. Here when you right click on folder, you will see a new option in the context menu i.e. Colorize !. Now simply go to that option and one submenu will appear. Now choose any color you want to assign to this folder.
Although it is a free software for everyone to use it but while you will use this software for the very first time , it will just ask your email id for activation of this software. But no need to worry because you wont need to confirm the activation by logging in to your e mail account. Even if you don’t wish to share your e mail id with developers of this software you can do it because product will be activated automatically once you enter any email id. So you can also enter any fake id if you want.
For your convenience I am providing you a screenshot of above mentioned procedure for changing folder color :
Customize folders with different Colors
In this way you will be able to easily organize folders in any of your drive weather C: , D: or any other drive. You can also assign different colors to several folders in the same drive to give it more attractive and cool looks.

Vicky Rajput (Atul Kumar)

As you already know that google chrome is one of the fastest browser for using different internet services but do you know why? Chrome automatically stores many types of website data when you open any website and that’s the reason why it takes less time compared previously for loading your webpage.
But as google chrome stores website data for quick loading then it is also possible that chrome can get slower because of storing too much data and believe me guys when it happens it is the worse thing ever. the Cache helps to speedup browsing but slow downs the Broswer, So here is a Step by Step guide on How to Clear Cache in Chrome and make your browser faster then before.
In this guide you will learn 2 ways to clean cache in chrome. The Default way and The Fast way, So do not miss to Check Both the methods.

How to Clear Cache in Chrome Default Method

Step 1.  First of all Open your Google Chrome browser.
Step 2. Then click on Customize and control Google Chrome button on the top right corner.
Step 3. Select History option. You can also press CTRL + H for opening this menu box directly.
How to clear cache in chromeStep 4.  After performing the above steps choose Clear browsing data option for clearing your recent web files and other browsing data.
Step 5.  Now carefully choose the time period and check or uncheck the options in the menu.
At the last simply click on Clear Browsing Data and that’s all and this How to Clear Cache in Chrome.  Your all type of recently used websites and web data will automatically be removed after pressing this option. If you have confusion regarding the above steps then you can simply press CTRL + Shift + Del button and then clear your all browsing data.
All types of Cookies, Cached plugin data, passwords, form fills and other type of app data will be flushed from your browser.

How to Clear Cache in Chrome Fast

You can also prefer using different types of extensions which are available online for chrome browser. With the help of these extensions user will able to clear the browsing history just by one click. Here I have mentioned some of the best extensions that you can use for your chrome browser.

1. Cache killer


There are lots of extensions which are available for cleaning your cached plugin data in your chrome browser. Cache killer is counted in one of the most simply used extensions for chrome browser. This extension is so simple that it can be easily controlled with just one click.
After you have successfully installed and enabled this plugin on your chrome browser then it will help you by automatically erasing your cache plugin data. Not only this but you can also able see the latest version of the websites with the help of this useful extension.

2. Clear Cache

This extension contain many amazing features which can allow you in removing your browsing data which generally contains downloads,cookies, cache, history,form fills, and other type of storage.
If you compare this extension to cache killer then you will find that this extension is more useful. You just have to click the icon of Clear Cache and then it will automatically flush you browsing data.

3. OneClick Cleaner

Like all the extensions discussed above One Click Cleaner also performs the same work. With the help of this extension user can clean up the whole google chrome browser with just one click. One Click Cleaner contains many type of options for clearing your browsing data.
Whenever you find that your browser is working slow then simply use this extension and clear your all type of cache plugin data to speed up your chrome browser again.
You just learned 2 Methods on topic How to Clear Cache in Chrome, This guide not only helps you to clear cache in chrome but also clears cookies and browsing history.
[alert style=”e.g. white, grey, red, yellow, green”] Note:You should always try to clear your google chrome cached data after every use because it is the best way by which you can speed up your chrome browser. If you are doing this process regularly then you can surely enjoy your internet services without any type of issues. [/alert]
Hope, you have enjoyed this article while reading. If you have any type of confusion or problem regarding the above content then you can leave your comment below and express your problem.

Vicky Rajput (Atul Kumar)

Windows 8 is the latest version of the Microsoft’s line of operating system. Unlike before, this operating system version is not only geared toward personal computers, but it is also made for mobile devices like tablets. It directly rivals Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android OS. And in case you have already installedWindows 8 system, it is highly suggested that you Upgrade to Windows 8.1. Fortunately, it is not that complicated to do. And this article will teach you how to do that.
Upgrade to Windows 8.1

Steps to Upgrade to Windows 8.1

If you are a bit skeptical about the changes that the upgrade will do to your system, do not. Your files and programs will not be affected by the update, so you will not need to create a Backup or reinstall your programs after the upgrade. On the other hand, if you are curious about the things that will change once you upgrade, here is a quick list:
  • The Windows start button will be back
  • The operating system’s performance will improve
  • The system will become more customizable
  • The SkyDrive integration will improve
1.The first thing to do is to visit the Windows Store. If you have not updated your operating system yet, the first thing you will see in the store is the Windows 8.1 upgrade app. However, if you do not, you might need to access it manually. To do that, type or paste “ms-windows-store:WindowsUpgrade” to your browser’s address box (without the quotes).
2.To claim the upgrade, it is necessary that you login with your Microsoft account first. If it is your first time to use your account, you might need to use of a code that you have received from Microsoft to confirm that you are the one who is using the Microsoft account that you just logged in.
3.Once those things are done, all you need to do now is access the app and download it. If the download is finished, the upgrade might ask you to restart your computer, which you can easily do by just pressing the Restart Now button on the upgrade interface.
4.If the computer finishes the restart, you will be shown the Windows Software License Terms. You can read the terms, and accept it by pressing the I Accept button. You will be then redirected to the installation/upgrade settings page. You have the choice to customize it or just leave it as is. It is recommended that you choose the Express Settings if you are unfamiliar with the settings shown to you.
5.The upgrade will proceed after those things. Once it is done, you will be asked to login using your Microsoft account, and to provide some personal information. And that is everything to it.
6.By the way, the installation will not take a lot of time, and it is possible that downloading the upgrade will be the longest part of the process. The installation package is around 3.5GB big, so if you have a poor and unreliable internet connection, it will take one hour up to one day downloading it. Unfortunately, you can expect that the download time will become longer since the release of this update is very recent (because many Windows users are also downloading the package from Microsoft’s servers).

Vicky Rajput (Atul Kumar)

Many a times we want to know more and more about our System, What if a Friend of yours asks you some Questions about your PC and you fail to answer it, You may be Curious to Know the Original Installation Date of Windows. We all want to know when our windows was First Installed, How many months or Years have passed since you are chugging without Refreshing your System.

Also Read: New Features in Windows 8.1: What makes it better?

The Process to know the Original Installation Date of your Windows is Very Quick and Simple, Stay with me, read on and i will tell you how to do it Step by Step.

Steps to Check Original Installation Date of Windows

Step 1:  Hold Windows key and Press R key to open Run, Type CMD and hit enter to Open up Command Prompt.
Step 2: Type  systeminfo.exe  in Command Prompt and Hit Enter.
Step 3: Just wait a Few Seconds to Gather all the Data , Boom- You will Get all the info of your System in just a few seconds including the Original Installation Date which we are looking for.
Original Installation Date of Windows
Step 4: With this Command you Get all the Necessary info about your System but If you Just want to know the date on which your windows was Installed on your System then type this Command  systeminfo | find /i “install date
Original Installation Date of Windows
You can see its showing that i have installed my windows last month as i had to Refresh my Windows, its pretty much Accurate.
Thats it guys, in this tutorial we saw how to check our system info including the Windows Installation Date.
If you have any trouble related to this article, have a go and Speak your mind in Comment box. I will be more than happy to hear from You.

Vicky Rajput (Atul Kumar)

If you are a Microsoft Windows User than you must have experienced that Windows ask you to Restart your PC after a Windows Update or after installing any Software for the Changes to Take effect. Chances are you don’t Have any other option other then Rebooting your PC at that time leaving your Work undone and incomplete.
Rebooting your PC is Important after Windows update so that All the Changes actually take Effects. But what if you are Working on your Computer and Windows Decides to show you a Pop-up which says You need to Reboot your PC or Your PC will Reboot in so and so Seconds make sure to Close all Running Programs. This Irritates, So Today in this article i will be discussing Two Methods to Disable Automatic Restart after Windows Update or after installing any Softwares.

Registry Hack to Disable Automatic Restart

In this Method We will be performing Registry hack to Disable Automatic Restart, This Method works in all versions of Windows 8/7/vista and Xp. Follow the below simple Steps Carefully.
Step 1: Open Registry editor, to do so Press Windows + R key to open Run Dialog, Then type in regeditand click on OK. Windows may ask you for Permission so click on Yes to allow.
Step 2: Now Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows , Here will will have to Create two new Keys, Right Click on Windows key in registry editor, Hover on New and Click on Key. Refer to the below pic for better idea.
Disable Automatic Restart

Step 3: We will Name the New Key as WindowsUpdate, We have Created 1 Key now Right Click on the Recently Created Key ie WindowsUpdate hover on New and Click on Key, We will Name this Key as AU.
Step 4: Make Sure AU key is selected, Right Click no the Right Pane , hover on New and this time SelectDWORD (32-bit). Name it as NoAutoRebootWithLoggedOnUsers.
Disable Automatic Restart
Step 5: Now the last step is to add a Value to it, So Double Click on NoAutoRebootWithLoggedOnUsersand Type 1 In Value Data Box and Press ok. Thats all we are done and have Disable Automatic Restart.
Disable Automatic Restart
Now you may Reboot your PC for the Changes to take place. or there is a way to make this changes to take place without Rebooting. Check this out. Open Command Prompt and make sure you run it as Administrator. Now Enter this Command “gpupdate /force” to make the changes to take effect immediately without rebooting it.

Disable Automatic Restart Using Group Policy

Group Policy Editor Method is more User Friendly, If you find the Registry hack method a bit Confusing or Hectic , Feel Free to try this Method. Both the Methods Work in the same way. On the other hand,Some Windows User may not have this Group Policy Option so they may go for the Registry hack Method.
Step 1:  Open Local Group Policy Editor by Pressing Windows + R key to open Run Dialog, and type ingpedit.msc. 
Step 2: Now navigate to Computer Configuration\Administrator Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update in the Left Panel . Now in the Right , Find and Double Click on “No auto-restart with logged on users for scheduled automatic update installations”  .
Step 3: A new Window will pop-up, in that choose Enable and Click on OK. thats it done with this method, Now you may restart your PC or Use above Mentioned Command for the Changes to take effect without Restarting your PC.
So Using any of the above 2 Methods you Will not asked to Reboot your Pc by Windows. Obviously you need to reboot your PC after windows update but that will be done when you wish to.

Vicky Rajput (Atul Kumar)