How to Upgrade with Windows 10 your home PC and Laptops

Microsoft has launched the Windows 10 last month, and the most impressive thing is that its free to "Upgrade" with any windows previous version (Windows 7, and 8), 

Windows 10 is familiar and easy to use. It includes an improved Start menu and is designed to startup and resume fast. Plus, it’s packed with new innovations including Microsoft Edge – an all-new browser. Your personal files and apps you’ve installed will all be waiting for you. We’ve designed the upgrade to be easy and compatible with the hardware and software you already use.

Don’t miss out as this free offer won’t last forever, there is two option to upgrade with Windows 10...

1. Reserve your upgrade today. 
2. Install the Media Creation tools.

Lets look what the new feature in Windows 10

Option : 1. Reserve and Upgrade Today 

Reserve

Windows 10 Icon

• To reserve your free upgrade, click on the Windows 10 icon located in the lower right side of the system tray.Don't see the Windows 10 icon? First, try running Windows Update and install any available required and recommended updates for your existing Windows 7 or Windows 8 PC. Still don’t see the icon? Click here Right bottom corner of the desktop with a circle around the Windows icon.
• Once in the Get Windows 10 app, click “Reserve your free upgrade” in the app window.
• Enter your email if you want confirmation of this reservation.
• We’ll download Windows 10 to your device and notify you when it’s ready. You can cancel your reservation at any time.

If you'd like to create a USB drive or DVD to download once and upgrade multiple PCs - click here.

Note: This free Windows 10 upgrade is available for PCs and tablets; the free Windows 10 Mobile upgrade will be available for most phones starting later this year.

Upgrade

• After you have reserved, you are in the queue for your upgrade. Watch for your notification from the Get Windows 10 app to arrive in the coming days or weeks. At that point, you can upgrade immediately or pick a time that works for you.

Enjoy

               

• After you’ve upgraded, you have Windows 10 for free on that device.

Option : 2. Install Media Creation Tools

If you are not received the update icon on task bar (Windows 10) then you need to download the "Media Creation Tools", this tool also provide you the media create option if you need to install in multiple PC's, required the USB (flash drive) and DVD, before download please read the note.

Note : - 

Make sure you have:

• An Internet connection (Internet service provider fees may apply).
• Sufficient data storage available on a computer, USB or external drive for the download.
• A blank USB or DVD (and DVD burner) with at least 4 GB of space if you want to create media. We recommend using a blank USB or blank DVD, because any content on it will be deleted.
• Read the System Requirements.
• If you are installing the operating system for the first time, you will need your Windows product key (xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx). For more information about product keys and when they are required, visit the FAQ page.
• For Enterprise editions please visit the Volume Licensing Service Center.
• Use the media creation tool to download Windows. This tool provides the best download experience for customers running Windows 7, 8.1 and 10. Tool includes:
• File formats optimized for download speed.
• Built in media creation options for USBs and DVDs.
• Optional conversion to ISO file format

Download the Media Creation Tools

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Follow the Steps .....

• After read the "Notes" make you have full fill the all requirement, after that you can start the downloading the "Media Creation Tools", 
• After Downloading you can close your all open application, kindly save the document before close the apps.
• Now right click the MediaCreation.exe and select the  Run as a Administrator option.
• Please wait few min....the new windows will appear, here you can select the option for upgrade the OS, Option (1) Can be used when same PC you need to upgrade with Windows 10, Option (2) Can be used when you Upgrade the another PC, select the option as you required,

• As below image we have selected the Option (1) then click the "Next" and sit back because it will download the OS almost (3Gb). 
• After downloading complete you get the next windows for the action. 
• It will start the installation process, which you see the below image. 
• After process will complete you PC will restart automatically so don't panic while installation it will restart couple of times.
• After restart complete you can see the installation logo.

                            

• When all below option is complete, PC will restart one more time and after restart you will get the updated Windows 10. 

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Useful Shortcut of VMware

VMware is the application which enable to install the multiple virtual windows on single computer. You can use useful VMWare Shortcut for operate the virtual machine.

VM Ware Option	Shortcut Key
Setting	Host + S
Take Snapshot	Host + T
Take Screenshot	Host + E
Session Information	Host + I
Insert Ctrl + Alt + Del	Host + Del
Pause	Host + P
Reset	Host + R
ACPI Shutdown	Host + H
Close	Host + Q
Screen to Full Screen	Host + F
Switch to Seamless Mode	Host + L
Switch to Scale Mode	Host + C
Auto Size Guest Display	Host + G
Adjust Window Size	Host + A
Install Guest Additional	Host + D

* The  Host is belong to Right side Ctrl 

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NTSC and PAL video standards

NTSC and PAL video broadcasting standards

There are currently two types of analog format used to broadcast video signals throughout the world. Certain parts of world use NTSC, which stands for National Television System Committee, while other parts of the world use PAL, which is short for Phase Alternating Line. There are several important differences between PAL and NTSC signals which are good to know about since they affect how certain technologies (such as DVDs) work in different countries. This Bamboo AV Advice article will help you to understand the differences between NTSC and PAL video standards, and will give you a good overview of what will happen to television systems and broadcasting standards in the future. NTSC will be the first video standard examined, followed by PAL.

NTSC format

NTSC stands for National Television System Committee, and is the analog format used by the majority of television American broadcasters. NTSC was developed in 1940 to establish a common broadcasting standard following the popularity of television and the introduction of analog television signals. NTSC images conform to a standard of an interlaced image made up of 525 horizontal lines with a refresh rate of 30 frames per second. Any standard definition picture with a maximum horizontal resolution of 720 lines and a 480 vertical resolution limit with a frame rate of 30 frames per second can be defined as NTSC and will play on a device designed for NTSC television. Numerous amounts of consumer video products, such as DVDs have been tailored to work to this standard and thus output in a resolution of 720 x 480. If a DVD uses an unsupported digital standard, many manufacturers of DVD players have implemented the ability to convert the signal to analogue and “squeeze” the image frame to fit the video.

Countries using NTSC

NTSC signals are used predominately in the Western hemisphere. The territories and some of the more notable countries that use NTSC broadcasts are listed below.

North America

Canada
Mexico
United States
Central America and the Caribbean

Costa Rica
Cuba
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
Panama
South America

Bolivia
Columbia
Peru
Asia

Burma
Japan*
Philippines
South Korea
*Japan uses a variant known as NTSC-J that has a slightly lower level of darkness.

PAL format

PAL, which stands for Phase Alternating Line, is the video standard used primarily in Europe and Africa for displaying television, DVD, and VHS pictures. The system was primarily introduced because of the inability of the 50 Hz power grids in European countries to accept the existing 60 Hz NTSC standard, and because of the colour shift that can occur during poor transmission weather. As a result, in 1963 Walter Bruch of Germany unveiled a television standard with a frequency of 50 Hz and a better quality picture than NTSC.

The PAL format outputs interlaced images at a resolution of 720 x 576 (86 more vertical lines than NTSC) with a refresh rate of 25 frames per second (5 less than NTSC). This means that while PAL broadcasts have a superior picture quality, NTSC images appear smoother, especially during high motion footage such as action films or sports.

Countries using PAL

PAL signals are most common in Europe and Africa. The territories and some of the more notable countries that use PAL broadcasts are listed below.

Africa

Nigeria
Ghana
Cameroon
South Africa
Asia

China
India
Philippines
Vietnam
Europe

Czech Republic
Denmark
Ireland
Italy
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Spain
Ukraine
United  Kingdom
South America

Argentina
Brazil
Paraguay
Uruguay
Oceania

Australia
New Zealand
A map showing the parts of the world that broadcast in PAL and NTSC

The image above shows a world map of the distribution of PAL and NTSC video standards usage.

The future of NTSC and PAL

In the last few years the penetration of High Definition televisions into homes has been consistently on the rise. As a result there has been an increased amount of demand for digital signals that can contain 5.1 audio and High Definition broadcasts. Both NTSC and PAL are analog formats, which means that they have a limited bandwidth incapable of broadcasting Dolby Digital sound or High Definition images. In the near future there will be little need for these analog signals.

Numerous countries around the world have set mandates to phase out and stop any further analog broadcasts and replace them with digital high definition broadcasts. For America, on February 8th 2006 George W. Bush signed the “Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005” into law. This set February 17th 2009 as the date when all NTSC transmissions will be turned off permanently. NTSC broadcasts will be replaced with ATSC (which stands for Advanced Television Systems Committee), a standard that will broadcast digital High Definition images.

In Europe there are already countries that have fully converted to digital signals. The countries currently using the new digital format DVB – T (Digital Video Broadcasting – Terrestrial) are listed below:

Andorra
Finland
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Sweden
Switzerland
The remainder of the European countries have all set deadlines similar to those of the United States for when PAL broadcasts will be permanently stopped.

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Make Multiple Monitors Work for You

Not only do multiple monitors make you look awesome, rich, and tech-savvy, but they can also help you become more productive--if you know how to use them. Here's how to make multiple monitors really work for you.

Set Up Multiple Monitors

The procedure for setting up multiple monitors can be as simple as plugging in an extra monitor, or it can be slightly more complicated if you don't have the appropriate graphics card.

In Video: Set Up Multiple Monitors

1. Make sure that your graphics card supports multiple monitors. You can tell whether it does by checking the input ports on the back: If it has multiple input ports (DVI, VGA, HDMI, or DisplayPort), it should support multiple monitors. If your graphics card does not support multiple monitors, you'll want to purchase one that does (consult our top-rated graphics cards chart for more information).

2. Installing a new graphics card is pretty simple. First, uninstall the drivers for your old graphics card: Go to Control Panel, Programs, Programs and Features, find your graphics card, select it, and click Uninstall. Next, turn off your PC and unplug the components. Open the chassis. remove your old graphics card (in some machines, this card is held in place with a screw), and replace it with your new graphics card. Warning: Before you touch anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching a piece of grounded metal (such as the computer's case), or by wearing an antistatic wristband.

3. Plug your two (or more) monitors into your new graphics card. If the monitors aren't compatible with the graphics card (perhaps because you have HDMI monitors but your graphics card supports only DVI input), you'll have to purchase input converters. Ideally, your monitors will be identical in size, resolution, and type, but if you must compromise, make similar size and similar resolution your priorities, and don't worry too much about similar type.

4. Turn on your computer. If you've installed a new graphics card, your PC should recognize this fact and search for the appropriate drivers (alternatively, you can install the drivers via the card's included CD or DVD). Otherwise, you'll see both monitors working.

5. Initially, both monitors will display the same thing. To correct this situation, right-click on your screen and go to Personalize, Appearance and Personalization, Display Settings. You'll see a diagram showing your monitors, each of which will be identified by a number (if you can't figure out which one is which, click Identify Monitors, and a number will briefly appear, superimposed, on each monitor). Drag the monitors in the diagram into positions that match the physical layout of your setup, and choose which monitor will serve as your main monitor. Once you've chosen your main monitor, click Extend the desktop onto this monitor on your other monitor(s).

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How to Enter BIOS mode in Windows 8

Access to the system BIOS will depend on Windows 8 installed on your computer.

• If you upgraded to Windows 8 from Windows 7, then you will follow the instructions under UPGRADE.
• If your computer came from the factory with Windows 8 installed, then follow the instructions under PREINSTALLED.

NOTE: On Windows 8 operating systems that came preinstalled on the laptop from the factory, the BIOS has been replaced by UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface).

UpGrade

IMPORTANT: The following procedures ONLY apply to Windows 8 operating systems that were upgraded from Windows 7 or earlier. These procedure DO NOT apply to factory Windows 8 operating systems installed on the laptop from the factory when purchased new.

To enter the BIOS from a Windows 8 upgrade, you must first shut down the laptop completely (not suspended, or in standby mode, or in hibernation mode). If an external keyboard is attached to the laptop (either directly or via a docking station or a port-replicator), disconnect it until you have completed this procedure.

To shut the Windows 8 laptop down completely, How to Shut Down a Laptop with Windows 8.

Use one of the following methods to acess the BIOS.

F2 key method

Turn the computer on.

If you see an invitation to press the F2 key to enter Setup, do so.

The Setup (BIOS) screen will appear.

F12 key method

Turn the computer on.

If you see an invitation to press the F12 key, do so.

Boot options will appear along with the ability to enter Setup.

Using the arrow key, scroll down and select <Enter Setup>.

Press Enter.

The Setup (BIOS) screen will appear.

Toshiba Hardware utility method

The Toshiba Hardware utility (HWSetup) can also be used to change some of the settings if F2 or F12 does not work. This method may be the only way to access the BIOS settings on some laptops.

On the Start Screen type in HWSetup.

In the search returns select HW Setup to open.

Make changes as necessary and select "Apply."

Reboot the computer if not prompted to do so.

If not already installed, the Toshiba Hardware utility can be downloaded from http://support.toshiba.com after clicking "Downloads" and selecting your computer information.

Pre-Installed 

IMPORTANT:The following procedures ONLY apply to Windows 8 operating systems that came preinstalled on the laptop from the factory when purchased new. These procedure DO NOT apply to Windows 8 operating systems that were upgraded from Windows 7 or earlier.

NOTE: On Windows 8 operating systems that came preinstalled on the laptop from the factory, the BIOS has been replaced byUEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface).

To access the UEFI on preinstalled versions of Windows 8, perform the following:

Important : There are many possible ways to enter the Advanced Startup Options, for additional ways to enter, refer to theHow To: Safe Mode and other Advanced Startup Options in Windows 8 article.

• While on the Start screen type “BIOS” or "UEFI".
• Under “Settings” select “Advanced Startup Options”

• Under the “General” menu item, scroll to the bottom.
• Under “Advanced Startup” click “Restart Now” button
  
  
  
•  When the “Choose an Option” screen appears, select “Troubleshoot”. 

• In the Troubleshoot menu select “Advanced Options”. 

• In the Advanced Options menu select “UEFI Firmware Settings”. 

• Click the “Restart” button to boot into the “Setup Utility” (UEFI) screen. 

• When the laptop restarts, the UEFI screen will be displayed.

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