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Windows: Automatically logout a User on inactive

Hi,

Windows has no Group policy or setting to logout/logoff a User if its inactive.
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Windows: Reboot without entering the bitlocker key

Hi,

you want to reboot a Windows box which has an bitlocker encrypted system drive C: and is protected by a TPM and a pin?
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Atom Editor: Configure proxy settings

Hi,

if you use the new Atom Editor from Github and want to use the integrated installer for packages and themes behind a proxy server you have to configure the .apmrc file.

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Windows: Boot from USB or external device in UEFI or BIOS mode

Hi,

when Windows runs in UEFI mode (and also BIOS mode) and you want to boot from an alternate boot device or want boot into safe mode you have to start Windows into the Advanced Startup Options menu.

The graphical way is to open the Charms Menu and Settings
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