Uses of Function Keys (F1 to F12)

• This function key is used to ask for Help. Almost every program allow this function key to help the users. When you are in a program and need help, then just press F1 key the help screen will open.
• Enter CMOS Setup
• Window key + F1 would open the Microsoft Windows help and support center.
• Open the Task Panel.

F2

• F2 Function Key is used to Rename a selected icon, file, folder or drive. 
• Alt + Ctrl + F2 opens document window in Microsoft word
• Ctrl + F2 displays the Print Preview window in Microsoft Word.
• Function Key is also used to open the BIOS Settings during booting a computer..

F3

• Often opens a search feature for many programs including Microsoft Windows when at the Window Desktop
• In MS-DOS or Windows command line F3 will repeat the last command.
• Shift + F3 will change the text in Microsoft Word from upper to lower case or a capital letter at the beginning of every word.
• Windows key + F3 opens the Advanced find window in Microsoft Outlook.
• Open Mission Control on an Apple computer running Mac OS X.

F4

• Open find window in Windows 95 to XP.
• Open the address bar in Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer.
• Repeat the last action performed (Word 2000+)
• Alt + F4 will close the program window currently active in Microsoft Windows.
• Ctrl + F4 will close the open window within the current active window in Microsoft Windows.

F5

• In all modern Internet browsers pressing F5 will refresh or reload the page or document window.
• Open the find, replace, and go to window in Microsoft Word.
• Starts a slideshow in PowerPoint.

F6

• Move the cursor to the Address bar in Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and most other Internet browsers.
•  Press Ctrl+Shift+F6 to move from one document to another one when you are in Microsoft Office Word.

F7

• Commonly used to check spell and grammar check a document in Microsoft programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, etc.
• Shift + F7 runs a Thesaurus check on the word highlighted.
• Turns off or on Caret browsing in Mozilla Firefox.

F8

• Function key used to enter the Windows startup menu, commonly used to access Windows Safe Mode.

F9

• With Mac OS 10.3 or later shows all open Windows.
• Using the Fn key + F9 at the same time will open Mission Control on an Apple computer running Mac OS X.

F10

• In Microsoft Windows activates the menu bar of an open application.
• Shift + F10 is the same as right-clicking on a highlighted icon, file, or Internet link.
• Access the hidden recovery partition on HP and Sony computers.
• Enter CMOS Setup.
• With Mac OS 10.3 or later shows all open Windows for active program.

F11

• Full-screen mode in all modern Internet browsers.
• After pressing F11 Function Key, all of the latest version of Internet Browsers go to Full Screen Mood. Again press F11 to close the Full Scree Mood.
• During booting press Ctrl+F11 to access the Hidden Recovery Partition on Dell Computers.

F12

• Open the Save as window in Microsoft Word.
• Shift + F12 save the Microsoft Word document.
• Ctrl + Shift + F12 prints a document in Microsoft Word.
• Preview a page in Microsoft Expression Web

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Things You Need To Know Before Buying A New Laptop

if you have decided to buy a Laptop then you have to know some basic things about laptop before buying it. Hope this will help you to choose the Perfect Laptop that will do the job you need it for

1. Battery Life or Backup Time.

 Before buying a Laptop you have to consider the Backup Time of its Battery. Because long time Battery Life is so essential for a Laptop especially in area where is electricity is not that available.

2. Weight of a Laptop

You may feel pain in your solder after carrying your Laptop for a long time. So you should try to buy a Laptop with light weight. 

3. Configuration of the Laptop

The nature of the job you needed your Laptop for will determine the Configuration that is best for you.

If you are a Game freak, a Programmer or a Graphic Designer you might have to buy a Laptop with high processing speed and with enough storage space.

So if you want to buy a Laptop with 4 GB RAM then the other accessories will be also high of that Laptop. The Hard Disk Drive's memory will be also 500 GB or more. The Processor will also be Second Generation Core i5 or Core i7.

 But If you know that you will use your Laptop only for office work and you will mainly use simple MS Office Programs or something like this. Then you needn't to buy a Laptop of high performance spending a lots of money.

4.  Installed Operating System in Laptop

 You may see that there is a great difference between two same model laptops. Because one of them is with Original Operating System and the another one is with Pirated Operating System.

 I think the 89% of the Computer Users use Pirated Windows Operating System in Nigeria. Because they don't have the required money to buy an Original Operating System. 

Though Linux, Ubuntu, etc are some example of free Operating System Software but these Operating System Software are not that easy to operate on like  windows. 

Although windows might not be the easiest but believe me it's easier than Linux

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MTN: Solve SIM related issues by yourself on Facebook

MTN SIM related issues can now be solve on Facebook. All you need do is like MTN Facebook page and click on the MTN Self Care Tab, enter your personal details and resolve the issues.

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BBM scores 20 million new subscibers in a week

Since the BBM rollout on iOS and Android resumed 7 days ago, BBM has gathered 20 million new users.
That’s active users and not just downloads and is a serious step up from the 5 million in the opening 8 hours of up time.
BlackBerry has also announced that it has removed the waiting in line on iOS and Android and users can now activate BBM right away.
BBM is regarded as a top tier communication tool. It features a more secure way of sharing your information (not everyone that has your mobile number can see your information), as well as delivered and read statuses.

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Being Obama: The President's Indonesian Look-Alike

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‘Desperate Housewives Africa’ to Premiere Next Summer

EbonyLife TV and Disney Media Distribution EMEA released a joint statement Monday announcing that they will co-produce Desperate Housewives Africa, a new series with “an African soul” based on the ABC comedy-drama hit that aired in the U.S. for nearly a decade.

EbonyLife TV’s CEO Mo Abudu said the African version of the popular series will be filmed on location in a gated community of the upscale Lekki suburb in Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling economic hub.

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OJB Jezreel Speaks Out After Successful Transplant [PHOTOS]

OJB Jezreel has successfully completed his transplant in India, and is thankful to Nigerians for their support so far.
In a statement
released by the producer, he profusely thanked the public and he was going to be home soon.

Dear fellow Nigerians,

Greetings from far away India! I am sure this note from me will catch you with a little surprise.

I have been reading a lot of news about ME being published on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and different Blogs by my good friends. I thought I must take out a quick moment and let you know that I am officially discharged today from the hospital, after a successful Kidney Transplantation Surgery, by God’s Grace.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all Nigerians for your prayers and good wishes, without which all this would not have been possible. I also take this opportunity to thank my friends, fans and family for all the love, prayers and good wishes for a Speedy Recovery!!
Be home with you soon. Thank you once again sincerely,

Your very own OJB Jezreel.

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Ways to cope with stress in your life

There are lot of things that can cause stress. work, death of love ones, sickness, accidents......e.t.c.

But you can still cope with stress. HOW?

1. Focus on what you can control

It’s easier to be stressed when you worry about things you can’t control. I’m working on focusing more on what I can control, rather than obsessing over what I can’t. Tackle the things you have influence over, do what you can to improve your situation, and then move on to the next item on your list.

2. Drop the things you don’t HAVE to do

I have a long to-do list; however, I don’t actually have to do everything on it. There are some things that I can skip. Don’t feel like you have to do everything. Look at your situation, and figure out which items are negotiable. Chances are you’ll discover that many of the items you’re stressing over can be dropped from your to-do list.

3. Add things you like to your life

It’s harder to be stressed when you’re doing things you enjoy. My husband has been trying for months to convince me to sign up for guitar lessons again, as I really enjoyed them in the past. Adding this back into my life would force me to evaluate some of the things I’m doing, and drop some of the “busy-ness” that adds stress without adding meaning.

4. Use stress-reduction techniques

There are a number of stress-reduction techniques that can be used to help calm anxieties and feel better about a situation. Employing these techniques makes it easier to cope with stress. Deep breathing and meditation are two time-tested techniques that can help you reduce the amount of stress you feel. Even a short, five-minute meditation can help you bring your focus back to what’s important — thereby reducing stress.

5. Take care of your health

My exercise has dropped off in the last six weeks or so, and I haven’t been getting a lot of sleep. I feel more stress now than I did while I was eating right and getting enough sleep. Regular exercise offers a healthy outlet for stress reduction, while at the same time providing you with more energy. Take care of your physical self, and it’ll be easier to reduce your stress levels and improve your mental health.

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Chris Brown to spend three months in rehab for anger management

Chris Brown will spend up to three months in an attempt to learn how to keep his anger in check after his most recent arrest this past weekend.

As reported on Tuesday, Brown’s rep confirmed that he has decided himself to go to rehab. “His goal is to gain focus and insight into his past and recent behavior, enabling him to continue the pursuit of his life and his career from a healthier vantage point,” the rep explained.

It was reported today that Brown is likely to spend up to three months at a facility in Malibu. There’s no set time period for the rehab stint, but Brown and his team are open to him staying for a three-month stint.

“The rehab facility has been told to take him [Brown] apart and put him back together,” a source told the site.

“He needs help. He keeps self-medicating with weed and alcohol and that's when he always gets in trouble,” another insider told E! News.

Early Sunday, Brown was arrested after allegedly punching a man in Washington DC. He was initially charged with a felony assault charge, but that was reduced to a misdemeanor.

After Brown was released from jail, he flew to Los Angeles and he is still on probation from the 2009 beating of singer Rihanna. If it’s found that he violated his probation, he could spend up to four years in prison.

source thecelebritycafe

Chris Brown will spend up to three months in an attempt to learn how to keep his anger in check after his most recent arrest this past weekend.

As reported on Tuesday, Brown’s rep confirmed that he has decided himself to go to rehab. “His goal is to gain focus and insight into his past and recent behavior, enabling him to continue the pursuit of his life and his career from a healthier vantage point,” the rep explained.

TMZ reported today that Brown is likely to spend up to three months at a facility in Malibu. There’s no set time period for the rehab stint, but Brown and his team are open to him staying for a three-month stint.

“The rehab facility has been told to take him [Brown] apart and put him back together,” a source told the site.

“He needs help. He keeps self-medicating with weed and alcohol and that's when he always gets in trouble,” another insider told E! News.

Early Sunday, Brown was arrested after allegedly punching a man in Washington DC. He was initially charged with a felony assault charge, but that was reduced to a misdemeanor.

After Brown was released from jail, he flew to Los Angeles and he is still on probation from the 2009 beating of singer Rihanna. If it’s found that he violated his probation, he could spend up to four years in prison.

Chris Brown will spend up to three months in an attempt to learn how to keep his anger in check after his most recent arrest this past weekend.
As reported on Tuesday, Brown’s rep confirmed that he has decided himself to go to rehab. “His goal is to gain focus and insight into his past and recent behavior, enabling him to continue the pursuit of his life and his career from a healthier vantage point,” the rep explained.
TMZ reported today that Brown is likely to spend up to three months at a facility in Malibu. There’s no set time period for the rehab stint, but Brown and his team are open to him staying for a three-month stint.
“The rehab facility has been told to take him [Brown] apart and put him back together,” a source told the site.
“He needs help. He keeps self-medicating with weed and alcohol and that's when he always gets in trouble,” another insider told E! News.
Early Sunday, Brown was arrested after allegedly punching a man in Washington DC. He was initially charged with a felony assault charge, but that was reduced to a misdemeanor.
After Brown was released from jail, he flew to Los Angeles and he is still on probation from the 2009 beating of singer Rihanna. If it’s found that he violated his probation, he could spend up to four years in prison.

Read more at http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/2013/10/chris-brown-spend-three-months-rehab-anger-management-report#xz0GKTrs0pg3bhzX.99

Chris Brown will spend up to three months in an attempt to learn how to keep his anger in check after his most recent arrest this past weekend.
As reported on Tuesday, Brown’s rep confirmed that he has decided himself to go to rehab. “His goal is to gain focus and insight into his past and recent behavior, enabling him to continue the pursuit of his life and his career from a healthier vantage point,” the rep explained.
TMZ reported today that Brown is likely to spend up to three months at a facility in Malibu. There’s no set time period for the rehab stint, but Brown and his team are open to him staying for a three-month stint.
“The rehab facility has been told to take him [Brown] apart and put him back together,” a source told the site.
“He needs help. He keeps self-medicating with weed and alcohol and that's when he always gets in trouble,” another insider told E! News.
Early Sunday, Brown was arrested after allegedly punching a man in Washington DC. He was initially charged with a felony assault charge, but that was reduced to a misdemeanor.
After Brown was released from jail, he flew to Los Angeles and he is still on probation from the 2009 beating of singer Rihanna. If it’s found that he violated his probation, he could spend up to four years in prison.

Read more at http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/2013/10/chris-brown-spend-three-months-rehab-anger-management-report#xz0GKTrs0pg3bhzX.99

Chris Brown will spend up to three months in an attempt to learn how to keep his anger in check after his most recent arrest this past weekend.
As reported on Tuesday, Brown’s rep confirmed that he has decided himself to go to rehab. “His goal is to gain focus and insight into his past and recent behavior, enabling him to continue the pursuit of his life and his career from a healthier vantage point,” the rep explained.
TMZ reported today that Brown is likely to spend up to three months at a facility in Malibu. There’s no set time period for the rehab stint, but Brown and his team are open to him staying for a three-month stint.
“The rehab facility has been told to take him [Brown] apart and put him back together,” a source told the site.
“He needs help. He keeps self-medicating with weed and alcohol and that's when he always gets in trouble,” another insider told E! News.
Early Sunday, Brown was arrested after allegedly punching a man in Washington DC. He was initially charged with a felony assault charge, but that was reduced to a misdemeanor.
After Brown was released from jail, he flew to Los Angeles and he is still on probation from the 2009 beating of singer Rihanna. If it’s found that he violated his probation, he could spend up to four years in prison.

Read more at http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/2013/10/chris-brown-spend-three-months-rehab-anger-management-report#xz0GKTrs0pg3bhzX.99

Chris Brown will spend up to three months in an attempt to learn how to keep his anger in check after his most recent arrest this past weekend.
As reported on Tuesday, Brown’s rep confirmed that he has decided himself to go to rehab. “His goal is to gain focus and insight into his past and recent behavior, enabling him to continue the pursuit of his life and his career from a healthier vantage point,” the rep explained.
TMZ reported today that Brown is likely to spend up to three months at a facility in Malibu. There’s no set time period for the rehab stint, but Brown and his team are open to him staying for a three-month stint.
“The rehab facility has been told to take him [Brown] apart and put him back together,” a source told the site.
“He needs help. He keeps self-medicating with weed and alcohol and that's when he always gets in trouble,” another insider told E! News.
Early Sunday, Brown was arrested after allegedly punching a man in Washington DC. He was initially charged with a felony assault charge, but that was reduced to a misdemeanor.
After Brown was released from jail, he flew to Los Angeles and he is still on probation from the 2009 beating of singer Rihanna. If it’s found that he violated his probation, he could spend up to four years in prison.

Read more at http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/2013/10/chris-brown-spend-three-months-rehab-anger-management-report#xz0GKTrs0pg3bhzX.99

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Hybrid solar eclipse coming up

There is a special kind of solar eclipse coming up on Sunday, November 3, 2013. It’s a hybrid solar eclipse. That is, the eclipse appears fleetingly as an annular – or ring eclipse – at its start and becomes a brief total eclipse later on. But much of the world sees a partial eclipse. The eclipse will be visible from far-eastern North America, the Caribbean, northern South America, southern Greenland, the Atlantic Ocean, southern Europe, Africa, Madagascar and the Middle East. Keep in mind that you’ll absolutely need proper eye protection to watch this or any solar eclipse. Please use caution to prevent blindness or severe eye injury!
No matter where you reside within the eclipse viewing area, the solar eclipse will take place sometime between sunrise and sunset on Sunday, November 3, 2013.

eclipse time calculator

Animation of 2013 November 3 solar eclipse. The large gray circle shows the area of the partial solar eclipse. The very small dark dot in the middle depicts the path of the total solar eclipse. 

source: earthsky

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Asphalt 8 Airborne goes free on iOS

If you’re a fan of this excellent racing game on mobile and happen to be an iOS user then you’d be pleased to find out that Asphalt 8 Airborne, the latest title of the game, has gone free on iOS.

Android gamers don’t get to enjoy the same spoils, sadly, and this isn’t even the first time the game has gone free on iDevices.

The game is around 840 MB and can be found HERE

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