The HTTP status code in IIS 7.0, IIS 7.5, and IIS 8.0

INTRODUCTION When you try to access content on a server that is running Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0, 7.5, or 8.0 by using the HTTP protocol, IIS returns a numeric code that indicates the status of the response. The HTTP status code is recorded in the IIS log. Additionally, the HTTP status code may be displayed in the client browser. The HTTP status code may indicate whether a request is successful or unsuccessful. The HTTP status code may also…

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Quick Windows 8 Activation Instructions

Once you have installed Windows 8, you must follow these activation instructions to properly complete your installation of Windows 8. NOTE: You will need the license key given to you when you downloaded Windows 8 from the software page. Move your mouse to the top right corner and click Search. Type cmd in the Search Box then click on Command Prompt (this appears on the left side, under Apps). Type slui 3 (note there is a space between slui…

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Content Management System (CMS) Comparison – Drupal – Joomla – WordPress

If you are creating a website for your business is on the horizon, you may be wondering which content management system (CMS) is the best choice for you. Here’s a look at three of the most widely-used ones. All three are open-source software, each developed and maintained by a community of thousands. Not only are all three free to download and use, but the open-source format means that the platform is continuously being improved to support new Internet technologies….

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Keyboard Shortcuts for Microsoft Word 2013 – Quick Reference

Common tasks in Microsoft Word TO DO THIS PRESS Create a nonbreaking space. CTRL+SHIFT+SPACEBAR Create a nonbreaking hyphen. CTRL+SHIFT+HYPHEN Make letters bold. CTRL+B Make letters italic. CTRL+I Make letters underline. CTRL+U Decrease font size one value. CTRL+SHIFT+< Increase font size one value. CTRL+SHIFT+> Decrease font size 1 point. CTRL+ Remove paragraph or character formatting. CTRL+SPACEBAR Copy the selected text or object. CTRL+C Cut the selected text or object. CTRL+X Paste text or an…

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Keyboard Shortcuts for Microsoft Word 2013 – Navigating the Ribbon

Access any command with a few keystrokes Access keys let you quickly use a command by pressing a few keys, regardless of where you are in the program. Every command in Word 2013 can be accessed by using an access key. You can get to most commands by using two to five keystrokes. To use an access key: Press ALT. The KeyTips are displayed over each feature that is available in the current view. Press the letter shown in…

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Keyboard Shortcuts for Microsoft Word 2013 – Basics

Display and use windows TO DO THIS PRESS Switch to the next window. ALT+TAB Switch to the previous window. ALT+SHIFT+TAB Close the active window. CTRL+W or CTRL+F4 Restore the size of the active window after you maximize it. ALT+F5 Move to a task pane from another pane in the program window (clockwise direction). You may need to press F6 more than once. F6 Move to a task pane from another pane in the program window (counterclockwise direction). SHIFT+F6 When…

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Keyboard Shortcuts in Excel 2013

Ctrl combination shortcut keys KEY DESCRIPTION Ctrl+PgDn Switches between worksheet tabs, from left-to-right. Ctrl+PgUp Switches between worksheet tabs, from right-to-left. Ctrl+Shift+& Applies the outline border to the selected cells. Ctrl+Shift_ Removes the outline border from the selected cells. Ctrl+Shift+~ Applies the General number format. Ctrl+Shift+$ Applies the Currency format with two decimal places (negative numbers in parentheses). Ctrl+Shift+% Applies the Percentage format with no decimal places. Ctrl+Shift+^ Applies the Scientific number format with two decimal places. Ctrl+Shift+# Applies the…

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Useful Shortcuts for PowerPoint 2013

TO DO THIS PRESS Perform the next animation or advance to the next slide. N, ENTER, PAGE DOWN, RIGHT ARROW, DOWN ARROW, or SPACEBAR Perform the previous animation or return to the previous slide. P, PAGE UP, LEFT ARROW, UP ARROW, or BACKSPACE Go to slide number. number+ENTER Display a blank black slide, or return to the presentation from a blank black slide. B or PERIOD Display a blank white slide, or return to the presentation from a blank white…

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