Illinois Compass 2g and the Microsoft Edge browser on Windows 10
There are currently some compatibility issues with the Windows 10 Microsoft Edge browser and Illinois Compass 2g, Technology Services recommends using Firefox, Chrome, or Internet Explorer in the meantime.
Useful Keyboard Shortcuts
| Key Combination | Result |
|---|---|
| Windows | Show the Start Menu |
| Windows+L | Locks the computer |
| Windows+D | Show desktop |
| Windows+I | Opens the computer settings |
| Windows+S | Search the web and Windows with Cortana (keyboard input) |
| Windows+Left, Right, Up, or Down Arrow | Snaps the current window to the left, right, top, or bottom or screen, respectively |
| Windows+Tab | Shows all open windows |
| Windows+E | Open Window Explorer |
| Alt+Tab | Switch to previous window |
Can’t find the folder or app you’re looking for?
Open the Start Menu (either by clicking on it or using the Window key) and start typing the name of the folder, app, or file you are looking for an it will automatically start searching.
Customize your Start Menu
You can easily remove or add app tiles on your Start Menu to customize it to work best for you.
To remove a tile from the Start Menu, right-click on the tile and select “Unpin from Start”.
To add a tile to the Start Menu, right-click on the app and select “Pin to Start”.
Create and navigate between multiple desktops
To create a desktop, click on the Task View button in the taskbar and click on “+ New desktop”.
To navigate between desktops, click on the Task View button and click on the thumbnail of the desktop you want to switch to.
To close a destkop, click the Task View button, hover over the thumbnail of the desktop you would like to close, and click the “X” button.
Guide to getting started with Windows 10 and new features
Getting started guide available at Microsoft’s website.