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    • Command prompt commands and shortcut list

      Command Prompt was a Microsoft-supplied command line interpreter and is called MS-DOS Prompt on Windows 9x systems. (It has since been replaced by PowerShell. This article presents a command prompt list for Windows, such as those in Control Panel, Windows Utility and Applications, Disk Management, and Connection Management. It also includes a list of miscellaneous commands. Here is a list of commands you can use under Microsoft Windows, arranged by function.

    • Format computer: Windows 7, without CD

      In some cases, formatting your PC may be the last resort to remove viruses that can not be eradicated with existing antivirus programs. After reformatting, you can reinstall the operating system and your computer often behaves like new. If your computer has Windows 7, you don't need to be a computer expert to reformat it. This tutorial will walk you through a fairly simple process.

    • How to fix Windows error code 0x8000222

      If you are a Windows 10 OS user, you might encounter a confusing error code 0x8000222. Don't worry, it doesn't mean that something terrible has happened to your PC, but just an error that often occurs during software installation or an update. In this short article, we will explain how to fix it.

    23 November
    • Disable print spooler service: in domain controllers

      Every print job on the printer server is controlled by the Print Spooler . This is software that helps manage print jobs which are stuck in the queue and processes their deletion after printing is complete.

    • How to install htop Linux: Ubtunu, Mint

      While the top utility gives us a basic overview of the processes running on your Linux system, the htop utility goes further, by giving us additional information about the processes and also allow several manipulations.

    • How to backup Windows data: with .bat

      Data Loss is a big issue associated with formatting your computer. It is good to know that Windows comes with backup and recovery solutions that can prevent this problem. We can use the incremental backup to save important data in the computer before formatting. The Backup Utility of Windows systems supports this type of backup and saves all files that have changed since the last one and prevents data loss. Here's how to make a backup on Windows.

    22 November
    • Logitech webcam drivers: Windows 10, Mac, download

      Hardware devices such as webcams will only work if the proper device drivers are installed on the computer. It is advisable to create a backup of the system's device drivers in an external storage device. However, if the device driver CDs are lost, they can be recovered from the internet. Webcam drivers for Logitech webcam V-UH9 can be downloaded from the company's official website. It is recommended to download the Logitech webcam and V-UH9 device drivers from the official website.

    • Ethernet won't connect: how to fix it

      Although most people use the WiFi connection to access the Internet, Ethernet is still a common way to connect devices in a network. In this article, we'll explain what to do if your Ethernet doesn't work.

    21 November
    • How to crimp ethernet cable: RJ45 network cable

      The RJ45 cable, also known as an Ethernet cable, is a standard cable which has four twisted pairs of colors. It is easy to crimp a RJ45 cable and make it into a straight cable or cross the cable as required. To make a straight cable, the ends must be crimped in the same way at each end. When making a crossover cable, some wires of certain colors have to be reversed. Learning how to crimp a RJ45 cable and making straight and cross cables prove to be useful as different types of wires of varied le

    • How to disable automatic downloads of attachments on Mac

      As with most email servers, the mail app for Mac OS allows you to configure the download of attachments to best suit your preferences. Read the short guide below to find out how to disable automatic attachment downloads on Mac email.