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    February 2022

    21 February
    • Basic overview of MS DOS commands

      In the MS-Dos operating system, standard system commands are used to carry out various tasks like deleting specific files, changing the directory, listing contents of the specified directory, etc. In effect, they create a convenient user interface. In this article, we provide you with some basic MS-Dos commands to get you started.

    20 February
    • How to remove bandwidth limit: Windows 7, Windows 10

      Bandwidth limits the amount of connection that your PC can receive. By default, limits are set to regulate the Microsoft updates and it can intervene when you are, for example, gaming as there is an automatic update that comes up on your screen. However, you can disable the bandwidth limitations and be sure that nothing will interfere with your video games or heavy software. Read on to find out how to do it.

    19 February
    • CONFIG.SYS commands: MS DOS, command line

      The Config.sys is the main configuration file used by OS/2, MS-DOS and other operating systems. Config.sys commands loads programs into the memory and sets ups the memory management of the system. The command shell is executed after the config.sys has been processed. After the command shell is loaded, the autoexec.bat file is processed.

    18 February
    • Windows Installer has stopped working: Windows 7

      Sometimes when you are trying to install a new program on your PC, you might encounter difficulties if your Windows Installer doesn't work properly. In this case, you will see the error "Windows Installer Has Stopped Working" on your screen. Don't worry, you can fix it. Read on to discover how.

    • Vim autocomplete: C++, command

      Autocompletion is a great feature for programmers who work on various types of programming languages. Vim editor provides this feature under Windows or Linux. This tutorial is aimed at people running Vim on Linux. Autocomplete is a familiar function to these users, however it can sometimes suggest words that do not make sense in a context.

    16 February
    • Linux display file in reverse order

      Users are allowed to display a particular file in reverse when they are using Linux based computer system. The command cat is used to display a file.

    • Acer laptop disconnects from Wi-Fi: what to do?

      Sometimes the Acer Aspire One ZG5 and other models like it, lose the Wi-Fi connection. The laptop disconnects from the internet without explanation and the wireless network icon tray icon disappears. In this article, we will take you through the steps to prevent this from happening in the future.

    • Universal remote control: codes, for TV

      Universal remote codes are used to operate the devices attached to them. These codes are unique to each hardware device and are listed in the manuals provided with the appliance. If you have misplaced your user manual, you may be able to find the remote code that you are looking for in this FAQ.

    • How to delete Windows image backup file

      If you use a Windows operating system, you probably know that your files are safely preserved as a backup file on your computer. Sometimes though, they use too much storage space or maybe you don't even need them anymore. In this article, we explain to you how to delete Windows image backup file.

    • What is the logical structure of a hard disk

      The hard disk is a hardware device that stores all the data on a computer. The data is stored in the form of files and directories in the hard disk. A hard disk drive has a logical structure that is compatible with the operating system installed. Read on for a full explanation of the logical structure of a hard disk.

    15 February