Viewing Hidden and System Files

To configure the Explorer to view hidden and system files.

Click on the the Control Panel / Folders icon
Click on the View tab at the top
Check or uncheck the options you want
Common ones to change are:

Check Show hidden files and folders
Uncheck Hide extensions for known file types
Uncheck Hide protected operating system files - You will get a warning when you do this last one.

Opening to a Command Prompt from the Explorer

If you are using the Windows Explorer, and want to open a folder to a command prompt:

With the folder in the right hand panel

Hold down the Shift key

Right Click

Select Open Command Window Here

Changing the Action for the Start Menu Power Button

At the bottom right of the Start Menu are three icons.
The left one (circle with a vertical line) is the Power Button
To change the action (Sleep, Hibernate or Power Off)

Go to the Control Panel

Select System Maintenance and then Power Options if it is the Default View or

Select Power Options if it is the Classic View

Under your current plan, click on Change plans settings

Click on Change advanced power settings

Click on the + by Power buttons and lid

Click on the + by Start menu power button

For the Setting, select Sleep, Hibernate or Shutdown

Click on Apply and OK