https://grok.lsu.edu/Updated Basic Features & How To's articles!60https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=15002 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: 15002 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:07:33 GMTTue, 16 Sep 2025 08:07:33 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=18608 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 : Of18608 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:51:07 GMTMon, 18 Aug 2025 14:51:07 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20462 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 t20462 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:10:44 GMTThu, 07 Aug 2025 11:10:44 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=13889 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 s13889 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:08:29 GMTMon, 04 Aug 2025 12:08:29 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17354 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 64-17354 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:23:32 GMTWed, 02 Jul 2025 10:23:32 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17135 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 li17135 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:21:20 GMTThu, 09 Jan 2025 13:21:20 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17341 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 & Press Enter . 3. Look for the " Radio types supported " section. Deter17341 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:11:43 GMTTue, 13 Aug 2024 15:11:43 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17956 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 under17956 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:16:04 GMTTue, 13 Aug 2024 14:16:04 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17573 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 Win17573 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:13:30 GMTThu, 08 Aug 2024 12:13:30 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17365 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 re17365 Wed, 01 May 2024 16:30:19 GMTWed, 01 May 2024 16:30:19 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17957 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-bit17957 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:49:06 GMTFri, 05 Apr 2024 13:49:06 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16849 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 Prom16849 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:00:46 GMTTue, 19 Mar 2024 14:00:46 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=14951 General Information This article will provide information on setting up an IPv6 configuration for the following Operating Systems: Windows 78/10, Windows Server 2008, & Windows 2008 R2. Once you Confirm that IPv6 is Enabled , you will be able to run the necessary commands to Confi14951 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 07:51:24 GMTTue, 27 Feb 2024 07:51:24 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=18089 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 18089 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:18:32 GMTWed, 31 Jan 2024 13:18:32 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17571 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 Properti17571 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:43:00 GMTWed, 24 Jan 2024 12:43:00 GMT