Lima Fitur "Tersembunyi" di Windows 8

Kompas.com - Sistem operasi Windows 8 yang baru terdiri dari dua jenis lingkungan yang berbeda -desktop yang terlihat dan berperilaku sama dengan pada Windows versi sebelumnya, serta Start Screen yang tampak segar tapi tidak familiar dengan para pengguna lama.

Untuk pengguna yang baru melakukan upgrade, diperlukan waktu beberapa lama untuk membiasakan diri dengan cara kerja sistem operasi teranyar Microsoft tersebut.

Nah, lima fitur "tersembunyi" yang dikutip dari TechRadar berikut ini bisa membantu mempermudah proses belajar itu.

1. Start Menu Rahasia

Ketika pengguna mengarahkan kursor ke pojok kiri layar dan melakukan klik kiri, tampilan Start Screen akan dimunculkan.

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Tapi apabila yang di-klik adalah tombol mouse sebelah kanan, Windows 8 akan menampilkan sebuah menu yang memuat akses ke sejumlah area penting mirip pada Start Menu yang lama, termasuk Control Panel, Command Prompt, dan Task Manager.

Cara ini lebih mudah dan cepat dibandingkan memperoleh akses serupa melalui Start Screen yang baru.

2. Sinkronisasi Akun Pengguna

Windows 8 mendukung mode User Account seperti pada versi Windows terdahulu. Namun, sistem operasi ini juga bisa membuat akun pengguna jenis baru yang tersinkronisasi dengan Windows ID milik pengguna yang bersangkutan.

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Melalui akun ini, Anda pun bisa mengakses data dari SkyDrive, Xbox, Hotmail/ Outlook dan jasa-jasa berbasis cloud lain dari Microsoft.

Akun pengguna tipe baru tersebut juga bisa menyamakan setting Windows Anda (dari wallpaper desktop hingga history browser) di beberapa komputer yang berbeda sehingga bisa membantu ketika menggunakan banyak komputer.

Untuk mengakses fitur ini, jalankan Settings, pilih "Change PC Settings", dan bukalah "Sync your settings".

3. Windows Defender

Aplikasi Windows Defender dihidupkan kembali di Windows 8, menggantikan Microsoft Security Essentials.

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Tak seperti Microsoft Security Essentials, Windows Defender bisa menangkal virus dan spyware serta terintegrasi dalam sistem operasi.

Defender akan aktif secara otomatis apabila pengguna belum memasang anti-virus dan anti-spyware pada komputer untuk menutup celah keamanan yang ada.

4. Matikan Komputer dengan Cepat

Proses "Shutdown" komputer pada Windows 8 lebih panjang dan berbelit-belit dibandingan pada Windows versi sebelumnya karena fungsi yang satu ini diakses dari Charms bar, lalu ke "Settings", klik tombol Power, baru kemudian memilih "Shut Down".

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Proses ini bisa jauh dipersingkat dengan memilih tampilan desktop (tanpa adanya window yang terbuka) lalu menekan kombinasi tombol [Alt] dan [F4] secara bersamaan untuk memunculkan pilihan yang sama. Cara tersebut sebenarnya sudah lama tersedia di Windows versi sebelumnya, tetapi menjadi lebih berguna di Windows 8.

5. Screenshot Praktis

Windows 7 memiliki aplikasi Snipping Tool untuk menampak gambar (screenshot), tool ini pun masih ada pada Windows 8.

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Akan tetapi, ada cara lain yang lebih praktis untuk keperluan itu di Windows 8. Pengguna cukup menekan kombinasi tombol [Windows] dan [Print Screen] pada keyboard dan gambar hasil tangkapan layar akan disimpan dalam format PNG di Pictures Library.

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100 Tips from a Professional Photographer

Here's a list of tips, advice, rules and just things to know about photography from Eric Kim, a street photographer who also holds photography workshop classes. I think the gist of it is to keep taking pictures always.

Here's the full list:

1. Just because someone has an expensive camera doesn't mean that they're a good photographer.
2. Always shoot in RAW. Always.
3. Prime lenses help you learn to be a better photographer.
4. Photo editing is an art in itself
5. The rule of thirds works 99% of the time.
6. Macro photography isn't for everybody.
7. UV filters work just as well as lens caps.
8. Go outside & shoot photos rather than spending hours a day on photography forums.
9. Capture the beauty in the mundane and you have a winning photograph.
10. Film isn't better than digital.
11. Digital isn't better than film.
12. There is no "magic" camera or lens.
13. Better lenses don't give you better photos.
14. Spend less time looking at other people's work and more time shooting your own.
15. Don't take your DSLR to parties.
16. Girls dig photographers.
17. Making your photos b/w doesn't automatically make them "artsy"
18. People will always discredit your work if you tell them you "photoshop" your images. Rather, tell them that you process them in the "digital darkroom".
19. You don't need to take a photo of everything.
20. Have at least 2 backups of all your images. Like they say in war, two is one, one is none.
21. Ditch the neck strap and get a handstrap.
22. Get closer when taking your photos, they often turn out better.
23. Be a part of a scene while taking a photo; not a voyeur.
24. Taking a photo crouched often make your photos look more interesting.
25. Worry less about technical aspects and focus more on compositional aspects of photography.
26. Tape up any logos on your camera with black gaffers tape- it brings a lot less attention to you.
27. Always underexpose by 2/3rds of a stop when shooting in broad daylight.
28. The more photos you take, the better you get.
29. Don't be afraid to take several photos of the same scene at different exposures, angles, or apertures.
30. Only show your best photos.
31. A point-and-shoot is still a camera.
32. Join an online photography forum.
33. Critique the works of others.
34. Think before you shoot.
35. A good photo shouldn't require explanation (although background information often adds to an image). *
36. Alcohol and photography do not mix well.
37. Draw inspiration from other photographers but never worship them.
38. Grain is beautiful.
39. Ditch the photo backpack and get a messenger bag. It makes getting your lenses and camera a whole lot easier.
40. Simplicity is key.
41. The definition of photography is: "painting with light." Use light in your favor.
42. Find your style of photography and stick with it.
43. Having a second monitor is the best thing ever for photo processing.
44. Silver EFEX pro is the best b/w converter.
45. Carry your camera with you everywhere. Everywhere.
46. Never let photography get in the way of enjoying life.
47. Don't pamper your camera. Use and abuse it.
48. Take straight photos.
49. Shoot with confidence.
50. Photography and juxtaposition are best friends.
51. Print out your photos big. They will make you happy.
52. Give your photos to friends.
53. Give them to strangers.
54. Don't forget to frame them.
55. Costco prints are cheap and look great.
56. Go out and take photos with (a) friend(s).
57. Join a photo club or start one for yourself.
58. Photos make great presents.
59. Taking photos of strangers is thrilling.
60. Candid>Posed.
61. Natural light is the best light.
62. 35mm (on full frame) is the best "walk-around" focal length.
63. Don't be afraid to bump up your ISO when necessary.
64. You don't need to always bring a tripod with you everywhere you go (hell, I don't even own one).
65. It is always better to underexpose than overexpose.
66. Shooting photos of homeless people in an attempt to be "artsy" is exploitation.
67. You will find the best photo opportunities in the least likely situations.
68. Photos are always more interesting with the human element included.
69. You can't "photoshop" bad images into good ones.
70. Nowadays everybody is a photographer.
71. You don't need to fly to Paris to get good photos; the best photo opportunities are in your backyard.
72. People with DSLRS who shoot portraits with their grip pointed downwards look like morons.
73. Cameras as tools, not toys.
74. In terms of composition, photography and painting aren't much different.
75. Photography isn't a hobby- it's a lifestyle.
76. Make photos, not excuses.
77. Be original in your photography. Don't try to copy the style of others.
78. The best photographs tell stories that begs the viewer for more.
79. Any cameras but black ones draw too much attention.
80. The more gear you carry around with you the less you will enjoy photography.
81. Good self-portraits are harder to take than they seem.
82. Laughter always draws out peoples' true character in a photograph.
83. Don't look suspicious when taking photos- blend in with the environment.
84. Landscape photography can become dull after a while.
85. Have fun while taking photos.
86. Never delete any of your photos.
87. Be respectful when taking photos of people or places.
88. When taking candid photos of people in the street, it is easier to use a wide-angle than a telephoto lens.
89. Travel and photography are the perfect pair.
90. Learn how to read a histogram.
91. A noisy photo is better than a blurry one.
92. Don't be afraid to take photos in the rain.
93. Learn how to enjoy the moment, rather than relentlessly trying to capture the perfect picture of it.
94. Never take photos on an empty stomach.
95. You will discover a lot about yourself through your photography.
96. Never hoard your photographic insight- share it with the world.
97. Never stop taking photos
98. Photography is more than simply taking photos, it is a philosophy of life
99. Capture the decisive moment
100. Write your own list.



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Siap-siap, Galaxy Note 10.1 Bakal "Disuguhi" Jelly Bean

 

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Samsung Indonesia siap memberi update perangkat lunak untuk tablet Galaxy Note 10.1. Update itu meliputi pembaruan sistem operasi ke Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) dan fitur istimewa Premium Suite.

Update bisa dilakukan dengan mengunduh secara over the air (OTA) atau datang langsung ke Samsung Service Center di kota masing-masing. Untuk update di Samsung Service Center ini bisa dilaksanakan mulai 15 Desember 2012.

“Dengan upgrade Premium Suite ini, pengguna Galaxy Note 10.1 dapat merasakan pengalaman yang lebih pada tablet,” kata Adinda Nesvia, Product Marketing Manager Samsung Mobile Samsung Indonesia, dalam siaran pers yang diterima KompasTekno.

Premium Suite disertai dengan beberapa fitur baru. Pengguna dapat membuka dua aplikasi sekaligus dalam satu layar. Ukuran jendela aplikasi itu bisa diatur sesuka pengguna.

Samsung juga menyediakan 16 aplikasi mini yang bisa dibuka secara bersamaan. Setiap aplikasi dapat digeser atau diperbesar ukuran kotaknya.

Ada pula fitur Air View yang memudahkan pengguna melihat konten dalam satu folder tanpa harus membuka folder tersebut. Air View juga berfungsi untuk aplikasi email, foto, dan video.

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