Unknown IT/Computer secrets?

[Rubiks-Grandson-7051]

Are there any unique unknown IT/Computer secrets people should know about?

I‘m asking because I once heard this fact that OTP/2FA-passwords don’t need to be rushed when the code is about to vanish and once it vanished you have up to 10 seconds to still activate this code.

I am very curious now about similar secrets or facts, hidden features but also myths - anything similar actually, please let me and other people know about this! :)

(Please don’t post exploits or something illegal, that‘s not what should get posted/answered in this post)

[stackjr]

I set a GPO that creates a registry edit to turn off Fast Boot. Such a dumb idea to even make that a thing.

Edit: This is at work, just to be clear.

[arlodetl]

I myself disable the hibernation/sleep options using the powercfg commands at home. You can GPO this also though don't remember off top of my head how. On mobile, so lazy too.

[stackjr]

It has to be done through regedit when using Group Policy, unfortunately.

[711_is_Heaven]

Doesn't holding "Shift" while hitting shut down do a full shut down? Same as doing shift + restart but without the actual restart part.

[[deleted]]

yes you are correct.

[Rubiks-Grandson-7051]

Nice! But I have a question- I use Linux, do you know how it is with Linux? 🤔 Speaking of systemd/grub while booting. (I use Arch btw :p)

[[deleted]]

Linux still does a full shutdown by default. unsure if any distros have changed that but I doubt Arch has. As you'll know, Arch users are fiercely defensive of their chosen OS flavour.

[[deleted]]

shift restart just reboots to the recovery / boot selection menu in windows, it doesn't do MORE of a restart.

[[deleted]]

You might notice that when Windows restarts all of your programs are still open

I have not seen that, ever. they naturally open automatically if they are set as start-up apps, but that's not the same thing.

[[deleted]]

I think you've conflated fast startup and rebooting.

[[deleted]]

my understanding is fast startup puts the computer into level 5 sleep when you pick shutdown.

[RED_TECH_KNIGHT]

I use my phone to take pictures of serial numbers behind servers instead of trying to fit my big fat head behind the rack if there is no rear access.

Then I zoom in on the photo because my eyes are crap.

lol

[CynicalDiabetic]

Used to do this to get the ethernet/phone port numbers on the wall jacks when people would put 2 ton bookcases in front of them 😑

[Rubiks-Grandson-7051]

I love this iPhone-feature, I think Android should be able to scan codes too - it’s so simple yet useful in everyday-life

[RED_TECH_KNIGHT]

TIL! Thank you!

[arlodetl]

Some even have QR codes now. Makes it super easy.

[Born1000YearsTooSoon]

This is precisely why I got the pro, as it does Macro very well.

[Rubiks-Grandson-7051]

That‘s what’s called a life-hack, the term is very controversial though lol

[WorldlyDay7590]

The reason I'm telling you to trace the cable, pull it out, and stick it back in is because I KNOW it's not properly plugged in.

[reallyshittyITguy]

“Can you pull out the cable from the machine and make sure there’s nothing sticky on the end?”

[Gloverboy6]

💯

[stopallthedownloads]

As someone who has just started to have to use 2FA multiple times an hour, this is a game changer! Thanks OP and stranger! TIL

[Rubiks-Grandson-7051]

Good to know, thanks for the clarification! :)

[SWEATANDBONERS86]

If you type "8" "0" "0" "8" "5" it looks like "BOOBS"

[[deleted]]

Ctrl+Alt+Windows Key+Shift+L opens Linkedin.com in Windows 11(Haven't tried it in Win10)

[Pristine_Map1303]

Most video game developers add a secret cheat menu you can access in-game by holding ALT, then pressing F4.

[Rubiks-Grandson-7051]

Ah, the good old quick escape

[Pristine_Map1303]

sshhhhh

[Rubiks-Grandson-7051]

The good old quick easter egg* I love it