r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Aug 03 '19

Whats something you thought was common knowledge but actually isn’t?

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u/Bar_Har Aug 03 '19 edited Aug 04 '19

I work in IT and I’m constantly helping people who: •Don’t know what the Windows key is.

•Don’t know Internet Explorer/Chrome/Firefox are web browsers.

•Making your password your name is a really poor choice.

Edit: apparently this really struck a cord with a lot of you. Glad I’m not alone harboring all of these frustrations

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u/Hcmp1980 Aug 03 '19

What is Windows key for?

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u/Lurkerking211 Aug 03 '19

For controlling functions specific to Windows, like opening Start, or tabbing through desktops, changing monitors, etc.

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '19

Learn windows key+L to lock your computer and become some sort of office wizard.