<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>New Basic Features &amp; How To's Articles</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/</link><description>New Basic Features &amp; How To's articles!</description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Windows 10: Determining Your OS Version &amp;amp; Update</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20462</link><description> General Information 

 This information has to do with the way the computer processes information and its available current features.  Newer versions are more secure and can handle newer programs more effectively.  To determine what version you are using on your Windows Operating System, follow t</description><guid>20462</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:10:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Windows 8.1: Add a User to the Administrator Group for Remote Desktop</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=18608</link><description> Add a User to the Administrator Group 

 Sometimes users may find that remotely connecting to a PC quite difficult. The steps listed below show how to connect, and configure, their PC so that remote desktop will be accessible. Make sure that you are the Local Admin on the machine. 

  NOTE : Of</description><guid>18608</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:51:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Remote Desktop: Allow Remote Access To A Computer (Windows 10)</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=18089</link><description> Step 1 - On the Computer That You Want To  CONNECT TO  : 

 These steps allow for  Remote Access  to a specific Windows Computer. This is typically your  Office Computer, however it could also be a server or other departmental resource.  

 1. Open the Windows 10  System  folder.    

 a. To </description><guid>18089</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:18:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Windows 10: Determining 32-bit or 64-bit</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17957</link><description>   

 General Information 

 This information has to do with the way the computer processes information in the CPU. 64-bit can handle large amounts of RAM more effectively. To determine whether you are using a 32-bit or a 64-bit Operating System, follow the steps below. 
  

 Determine 32-bit</description><guid>17957</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:49:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Windows 10: Determine if you are on the LSU Domain</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17956</link><description> Determine if you are on the LSU Domain - Windows 10: 

 1. Click the  Start  button in the bottom left corner of the screen. 

   

  
2. Type  Control Panel  and select  Control Panel  from the search bar at the bottom of the screen. 

   

  
3. Choose  System and Security  from under</description><guid>17956</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:16:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>IPv6: How To Disable</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17573</link><description> Please note that there are two ways to disable IPv6: through the Control Panel and through the Registry Editor. Using the Control Panel method will only set your system to prefer IPv4 over IPv6, but not disable IPv6 fully. 

 If you want to fully disable IPv6  and understand the risks to your Win</description><guid>17573</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:13:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>IPv6: How To Enable</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17571</link><description> How To Enable IPv6 

 1. From the  Control Panel (Windows Key + X) , select  Network and Internet . 

   
  

   

   

  
 
2. Open  Network and Sharing Center . 

   
 
  

 3. Click  Change Adapter Settings . 

   

  
 
4. Right-click your connection and go to  Properti</description><guid>17571</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:43:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ClassicShell: LSU Overview</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17365</link><description>   

 General Information 

 Classic Shell™ is a free software that improves your productivity, enhances the usability of Windows (8) and empowers you to use the computer the way you like it. The main features are: Highly customizable start menu with multiple styles and skins; Quick access to re</description><guid>17365</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 16:30:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Windows 8.1: Determining 32-bit or 64-bit</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17354</link><description> General Information 

 This information has to do with the way the computer processes information in the CPU. 64-bit can handle large amounts of RAM more effectively. To determine whether you are using a 32-bit or a 64-bit Operating System, follow the steps below. 
  

 Determine 32-bit or 64-</description><guid>17354</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:23:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wireless: Determine if Computer Has 5GHz Network Band Capability (Windows)</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17341</link><description> To Determine 5 GHz Network Band Capability: 

   Check on Windows:   

 1. Search " cmd " in the  Start Menu . 

   

   

 2. Type " netsh wlan show drivers " in the Command Prompt &amp;amp; Press  Enter . 

   
  

 3. Look for the " Radio types supported " section. 

   
  

   Deter</description><guid>17341</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:11:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Getting Your MAC Address: Windows 8.1</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17135</link><description> Find the MAC Address on a Windows 8 Computer 

 1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard to access the Start screen, then type " cmd ." (  cmd   is the shortened term for  Command Prompt. )   

 2. A search box will automatically appear and display the result. Click  Apps , the first option li</description><guid>17135</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:21:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Windows 8.1: Opening the Command Prompt as Administrator</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16849</link><description> To Open the Command Prompt as Administrator in Windows 8.1: 

 1. Go to Windows 8.1 UI by pushing the Windows key on the keyboard.                         

   

  
2. Type  cmd  on the keyboard, which will bring up the Windows 8.1 search. 

   

  
3.  Right click  on the  Command Prom</description><guid>16849</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Windows 8.1: Determine if you are on the LSU Domain</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=15002</link><description> Determine if you are on the LSU Domain in Windows 8.1: 

 1. Mouse over the bottom right of your screen and click  Settings . 
 
2. Select  PC info  from the Settings panel that appears on the right. 

   

  
3. In the section entitled  Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings:  

</description><guid>15002</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:07:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>IPv6: Configuration for Windows 7/8/10, Windows Server 2008 &amp;amp; 2008 R2</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=14951</link><description> General Information 

 This article will provide information on setting up an  IPv6 configuration for the following Operating Systems:  Windows 78/10, Windows Server 2008, &amp;amp; Windows 2008 R2. 

 Once you   Confirm that IPv6 is Enabled  , you will be able to run the necessary commands to    Confi</description><guid>14951</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 07:51:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Windows: 32-Bit vs. 64-Bit</title><link>https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=13889</link><description> General Information: 

 This article refers to the debate of 32-bit versus 64-bit usage for Windows. Windows has the ability to run a 32-bit version or a 64-bit version. These designations are used to describe the way in which the CPU handles information and basically how much  RAM  the CPU can s</description><guid>13889</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:08:29 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>