Sunday, December 25, 2016

About Cloud or Online Storage

Do you want to access your data from anywhere with the use of Internet..?
Are you worried about loosing your data due to system crash or corrupt hard drive..?

No worries!! Here is the resolution for the above issues.. There is a new technology called "Cloud storage or Online storage".. Now, you might be wondering what is "Cloud and Online storage"..? So, below is the definition or the meaning of the same:

For a Home User: Cloud/Online storage is something where the data is stored online i.e. on online servers. So, with the help of this technology you can access your data across the world with ease.. However, you need to have internet connection or your device should be connected to internet in order to access the data..

For Companies: Cloud storage is a service model in which data is maintained, managed and backed up remotely and made available to users over a network (typically the Internet)"

There are four main cloud storage models, which are as follows:

  1. Public cloud storage services, such as Amazon's Simple Storage Service (S3), provide a multi-tenant storage environment that’s most suitable for unstructured data.
  2. Private cloud storage services provide a dedicated environment protected behind an organization’s firewall. Private clouds are appropriate for users who need customization and more control over their data.
  3. Hybrid cloud storage is a combination of the other two models that includes at least one private cloud and one public cloud infrastructure. An organization might, for example, store actively used and structured data in a private cloud and unstructured and archival data in a public cloud.
  4. Community cloud storage implies an infrastructure that is shared between organizations, usually with the shared data and data management concerns. For example, a community storage cloud can belong to a government of a single country. Community clouds can be located both on and off the premises.

The following are the companies and the email providers who provides the free and also the paid storage:
  1. Box.Net - https://www.box.com/ and many more..

The above are some of the famous online storage service providers or companies..

Lemme know if you have any questions by filling the "Ask a Question" form or by commenting on this post.

Windows Shortcuts for Technical Professionals or Computer Geeks


Do you want to look like a Technical Professional or like a person whom people think that this individual has got lot of technical skills?

If your answer is Yes, then I’ll surely help you in making yourself look like a Technical Professional or a Computer Geek..!!

In order to become one you need to put in some efforts which will on the other hand improve your knowledge, enhance your skills, save your time while performing tasks and make you more professional at your work.

The first and foremost step or a   requirement in order to make yourself look like a Computer geek or a Technical Professional, you need to know the Computer Shortcuts to perform your tasks with ease and in no time.

Below are the Computer shortcuts that I mostly use on a Daily basis and if you knew all these shortcuts well then people will definitely think you as a Computer geek or a technically sound person:

Here I Go:

Shortcut using Windows Key:
Windows Key + E    
(Opens Explorer)
Windows Key + R   
(Opens Run Program)
Windows Key + I       
(Opens PC Settings for Windows 8 and Windows 10)
Windows Key + X     
(Opens Power User Menu for Windows 8 and Windows 10)
Windows Key + H  
(Share Files)
Windows key + L        
(Locks your Computer)
Windows Key + S         
(Starts Search)
Windows Key + T         
(To navigate the applications pinned in Taskbar)
Windows Key + U        
(Opens Ease of Access Center)
Windows Key + A        
(Opens Action Center in Windows 10)
Windows Key + D         
(Minimizes all the Windows and takes you to the Desktop)
Windows Key + K         
(Searches for Wireless devices)
Windows Key + Down Arrow     
(Restore or Minimizes the Window)
Windows Key + Up Arrow   
(Maximizes the Window)
Windows Key + Tab         
(To Swtich between multiple open Windows or Programs)
Windows Key + +         
(Magnify the Screen)
Windows + Esc         
(Close the Magnifier)
Windows Key + Enter    
(Opens Narrator, press the same combination to close the Narrator)
Windows Key + P         
(To choose a Presentation display mode)

Shortcut Commands using RUN:
To Open Run you need to press Windows + R (Opens Run). You need to type all the below commands in the Run Window:
Control         
(Opens Control Panel)
Control Desktop         
(Opens Display Properties – Personalization)
Control printers        
(Opens up Printers and Scanners window)
Control mouse         
(Opens Mouse Properties)
Control Keyboard        
(Opens Keyboard properties)
Control Userpasswords    
(Open manage User accounts window)
Control Userpasswords2     
(Opens manage all User accounts Window)
Control Admintools         
(Opens administrative tools)
Control update         
(Opens Windows Update)
Control netconnections     
(Opens Network Connections)
Control color         
(Opens Color window to change the background color of your OS)
Control folders         
(Opens Folder Properties)
Appwiz.cpl         
(Opens add or remove programs)
Compmgmt.msc         
(Opens Computer Management)
Diskmgmt.msc        
(Opens disk management)
Lusrmgr.msc         
(Opens Users and Groups window)
Sysdm.cpl         
(Opens System Properties)
Desk.cpl        
(Opens Screen Resolution window)
Utilman        
(Opens Ease of Access Utility Manager)
intl.cpl        
(Open region and languages window)
Powercfg.cpl        
(Opens power options)
Firewall.cpl         
(Opens Firewall Settings)
Inetcpl.cpl        
(Opens Internet Explorer properties)
Ncpa.cpl         
(Opens Network connections)
Taskmgr         
(Opens Task Manager)
Mstsc        
(Opens Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection)
Regedit        
(Opens Registry Editor)
Services.msc         
(Opens Services Window)
Msconfig         
(Opens Microsoft Configuration Window)
Timedate.cpl         
(Opens Time and Date Settings Window)
Systempropertiesremote.exe     
(Opens Remote Settings)
Winver         
(Shows the Windows Version)
Msinfo32         
(Opens the System Information window)
Sndvol        
(Opens Volume Controls)
Dxdiag         
(Opens Direct X Diagnostic Window)
Application Shortcuts:
Winword    
(Opens Microsoft Word)
Excel   
(Opens Microsoft Excel)
Winword /safe    
(Opens Microsoft Word in safe mode)
Excel /safe   
(Opens Microsoft Excel in safe mode)
Powerpnt    
(Opens Powerpoint)
Access        
(Opens Microsoft Access)
Mspaint.exe    
(Opens Microsoft Paint)
Calc   
(Opens Calculator)
Notepad.exe   
(Opens Notepad)
Wordpad  
 (Opens Wordpad)
Write        
(Opens Wordpad)
Cmd        
(Opens Command Prompt)
Wmplayer    
(Opens Windows media Player)
Psr       
(To Start problem steps recorder)
Prntscrn       
(To take a Snapshot of the Screen)
Alt + Prntscrn   
(To take the snapshot of an Active Window)
Other Shortcuts:
Ctrl + Shift + Esc    
(Opens Task Manager)
Alt + Double click    
(Displays the Properties of that file, application or program)
Alt + Enter    
(Displays the Properties of that file, application or program)
Ctrl + C   
(To Copy file or program)
Ctrl + V   
(To Paste a file, folder or program)
Ctrl + X    
(To cut file, folder or program)
Ctrl + Z    
(To undo the action)
Ctrl + Y   
(To redo the thing)
Ctrl + P   
(To Print)

Obviously, I haven’t covered all the Shortcuts but these are the mostly used Shortcuts. Below is the Video tutorial of Windows Shortcuts for Technical Professionals:

I hope this Article has helped you Guys.

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