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Friday, September 25, 2026

is there an easy way to generate a time stamp in Windows 11

 The Quickest Keyboard Shortcut (Notepad & Text Fields)

If you are typing in Windows Notepad, you can instantly generate a formatted date and timestamp by pressing a single key: [1]
  • Press F5.  ~~~~ actually Fn+F5 on my Dell notebook
  • Alternatively, you can click Edit from the top menu and select Time and Date

what is a passkey and how is it different from a password

 A passkey is a digital credential that replaces traditional passwords, allowing you to sign in to apps and websites using your face, fingerprint, or a device PIN instead of typing a secret word


Tuesday, September 22, 2026

cast / display my Mi phone screen to my Dell windows 11; not that straight forward

 add wireless display to my Dell w11:

initially failed to install

updated windows serveral times

updates dell utils serveral times

then add wireless dosplay feature , very slow, but added

open wireless display on w11

then on Mi phone tap cast, but could not find my dell

google search again:

they may use a different protocol

in Mi phone, enable wireless certification

then follow

. Use the Correct Menu on Your Mi PhoneInstead of the standard "Cast" button in your quick panel (which looks for smart TVs/Chromecasts), you need to trigger the dedicated Miracast menu:Open Settings on your Mi phone.Go to Connection & sharing.Look for Wireless Display (not "Cast") and tap it.Toggle Wireless display to ON. Your PC name should now populate on this specific screen.

- basically tap wireless display, then Mi phone screen is casted to the Dell screen





Tuesday, September 8, 2026

libre in COlombia means pound ?

 Yes, but spelled libra, and with a major twist.

In Colombia, when people say libra (pronounced lee-brah), they are indeed referring to a pound. However, a Colombian libra is exactly 500 grams (half a kilogram). [1, 2, 3]
This is different from the US/Imperial pound, which is only 453.6 grams. [1]
🛒 How it works in everyday life
  • At the market: If you go to a Colombian grocery store or street market and ask for una libra de guanábana, they will weigh out exactly 500 grams. [1]
  • The Math: Because it is precisely 500 grams, 2 libras = 1 kilo (1,000 grams). This makes it incredibly easy for locals to calculate weights mentally using the metric system. [1, 2]
  • Spelling Note: Make sure to spell it libra. The word libre means "free" or "vacant" in Spanish. [1]