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Tip #1<\/strong><\/p>\n","answer":"

Learn your device specifications. This information is helpful when you are trying to troubleshoot an issue or need to know your system requirements for a software download. You can find them under System > About on a Windows computer.<\/p>\n","tips":{},"image":{"path":"images\/image-64cd11d54c2fe.png","mime":"image\/png","copyright":{"license":"U","title":"System icons","author":"Eucalyp","source":"https:\/\/www.flaticon.com\/free-icon\/content-management-system_2630878?term=system&page=1&position=3&origin=search&related_id=2630878"},"width":512,"height":512},"imageAltText":"Computer monitor with a gear icon representing system settings."},{"text":"

Tip #2<\/strong><\/p>\n","answer":"

Don't leave your laptop unattended while on campus! Even if you think you will be away for just a moment, take it with you. Unfortunately, theft is a possibility.<\/p>\n","tips":{},"image":{"path":"images\/image-64cd128a663c2.png","mime":"image\/png","copyright":{"license":"U","title":"Theft free icon","author":"Freepik","source":"https:\/\/www.flaticon.com\/free-icon\/theft_5138771?term=theft&page=1&position=6&origin=search&related_id=5138771"},"width":512,"height":512},"imageAltText":"Person wearing a mask in a prison jumpsuit with a coin and bag of money."},{"text":"

Tip #3<\/strong><\/p>\n","answer":"

Lock Windows! You can lock your computer's operating system without shutting down completely. Use the keyboard shortcut Windows Key + L to lock. You will need your computer password or PIN to log back in.<\/p>\n","tips":{},"image":{"path":"images\/image-64cd130fec745.png","mime":"image\/png","copyright":{"license":"U","title":"Cyber Security free icon","author":"Eucalyp","source":"https:\/\/www.flaticon.com\/free-icon\/cyber-security_2084028?term=cyber+security&page=1&position=30&origin=search&related_id=2084028"},"width":512,"height":512},"imageAltText":"Laptop computer with a shield and key representing cyber security."},{"text":"

Tip #4<\/strong><\/p>\n","answer":"

Create shortcuts to your favourite sites and programs right on your taskbar! To pin a program, right-click on the icon and select Pin to Taskbar. Create a shortcut of your most-used websites, then drag the shortcut icon to the taskbar.<\/p>\n","tips":{},"image":{"path":"images\/image-64cd177bc1cae.png","mime":"image\/png","copyright":{"license":"U","title":"Shortcut Script App free icon","author":"Freepik","source":"https:\/\/www.flaticon.com\/free-icon\/shortcut-script-app_3771467?term=shortcut&page=1&position=5&origin=search&related_id=3771467"},"width":512,"height":512},"imageAltText":"Two tiles layered on each other with an arrow indicating a shortcut."},{"text":"

Tip #5<\/strong><\/p>\n","answer":"

Pack your power cord! If you are on campus all day, don't forget to pack your power cord! There are many places to plug in and charge up while you work. The Tech Bar does not loan out power cords for laptops.<\/p>\n","tips":{},"image":{"path":"images\/image-64cd185ebc50a.png","mime":"image\/png","copyright":{"license":"U","title":"Power Plug free icon","author":"Freepik","source":"https:\/\/www.flaticon.com\/free-icon\/power-plug_3605978?term=power+cord&related_id=3605978"},"width":512,"height":512}}],"behaviour":{"enableRetry":true,"disableBackwardsNavigation":false,"scaleTextNotCard":false,"randomCards":false,"maxProficiency":5,"quickProgression":false},"answer":"Turn","next":"Next","prev":"Previous","retry":"Retry","correctAnswer":"I got it right!","incorrectAnswer":"I got it wrong","round":"Round @round","cardsLeft":"Cards left: @number","nextRound":"Proceed to round @round","startOver":"Start over","showSummary":"Next","summary":"Summary","summaryCardsRight":"Cards you got right:","summaryCardsWrong":"Cards you got wrong:","summaryCardsNotShown":"Cards in pool not shown:","summaryOverallScore":"Overall Score","summaryCardsCompleted":"Cards you have completed learning:","summaryCompletedRounds":"Completed rounds:","summaryAllDone":"Well done! You have mastered all @cards cards by getting them correct @max times!","progressText":"Card @card of @total","cardFrontLabel":"Card front","cardBackLabel":"Card back","tipButtonLabel":"Show tip","audioNotSupported":"Your browser does not support this audio","confirmStartingOver":{"header":"Start over?","body":"All progress will be lost. Are you sure you want to start over?","cancelLabel":"Cancel","confirmLabel":"Start over"},"title":"

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Tech Tips for Your New Laptop

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