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See the complete file name in Windows 10

 “Microsoft hides file extensions in Windows by default even though it's a security risk that is commonly abused by phishing emails and malware distributors to trick people into opening malicious files,” the site warns. 

File extensions are the letters shown after a file name. for example report.txt and “txt” is the file extension. You will be familiar with many common file extensions such as .doc (Word documents), .pdf (Adobe documents), .mov (QuickTime media files) and, perhaps most famously, .mp3 (music files). And yet it is likely you can’t name many modern types now because, yes, Microsoft now hides them by default to simplify the end user experience. And that’s dangerous. 

Hackers will send malware files to users via spam, trick browser downloads and more and they often look like innocent files thanks to Windows 10 hiding their extension. Hackers do this by giving their malware an innocent name and the icon of a legitimate program, for example, malware could be called “Scan_002_01” and use the Adobe Reader icon (the Windows 10 zip file icon is popular too). But if you could see the file extension, it would reveal this is not a .pdf file but a .exe (executable) file which, when opened, will install malware on your computer which opens it up to multiple attacks, such as remote control of your system and ransomware. 

How To Protect Yourself In Windows 10 

To avoid being such an easy target,  change Windows 10 settings to enable the ability to view file extensions by default. Do the following: 

• Windows 10 Start Menu > type ‘Folder Options' > open ‘File Explorer Options’
• Click ‘View tab’ > Advanced settings > Uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types"
• Click ‘Apply’ > Click ‘Ok’

Yes, it’s a simple fix for a serious problem and advanced users are likely to do this as a matter of course. The problem is Windows 10 is now on over 900M devices so millions of users won’t have. Consequently, while I can understand Microsoft’s desire not to confuse its Windows 10 users with file extensions, in this instance I think dumbing things down does more harm than good. 

It would be crazy if gas stations didn’t clearly label the types of fuel on their pumps. Microsoft needs to realize when it comes to Windows 10, users shouldn’t need to dive into settings just to see what they are about to run on their PCs. 

Shortcut to Task Manager

The easiest way to invoke the Task Manager is by pressing Ctrl-Shift-Esc. 

Switch to the Startup tab, and you'll see all the programs that load at Windows startup. 

How to Check Your Computer Specs: Find Your CPU, GPU, Motherboard, & RAM

How to Check Your Computer Specs

1. Right-click on the Windows start menu icon on the bottom left-hand side of your screen. ...
2. click on system.

or 

Press Win + R on the keyboard to open the Run window. In the Open field type msinfo32 and press Enter on the keyboard or click OK.

Top Keyboard shortcuts for cut copy and paste

Ctrl+C or Ctrl+Insert and Ctrl+X

Both Ctrl+C and Ctrl+Insert will copy highlighted text or a selected item. If you want to cut an item instead of copying it, press Ctrl+X. This action removes the text or picture and stores it in the clipboard for you, rather than copying it to the clipboard while leaving the original behind.

Apple computer users can substitute the Ctrl key for the command (cmd) key on their computers. For example, pressing Cmd+C copies highlighted text.

Ctrl+V or Shift+Insert

Both Ctrl+V and Shift+Insert will paste the text or object that's stored in the clipboard.

On Apple computers, use Cmd+V instead.

Pressing Ctrl+Z will undo any change. For example, if you cut text, pressing this key combination will undo the cut. These shortcuts can also be pressed multiple times to undo or redo multiple changes. 

On Apple computers, use Cmd+Z to undo.