Browsing Tip
*WiFi Security Tips
With the proliferation of wifi enabled devices, it's important for you to be aware of threats, and take a few steps to ensure that you are safe.
*Display a Directory List Without Header or File Information
When writing a DOS batch file in Windows XP, have you ever needed to acquire the list of files in the current directory without all of the header information (volume name and serial number), footer information (number of files and/or directories, bytes used and free), or extra file information (date and time, file type, and file size)? The /b parameter, when added to the dir command, displays a "bare" directory listing, only providing a list of files and/or directories with no extraneous information.
Add an Expanding Control Panel to Start Menu
Want easy access to the Control Panel options? With this tip you can add an expanding Control Panel folder to the start menu.
*Instantly Activate a Screensaver
Turn on a screensaver without having to wait by adding a shortcut to your desktop:
Click the Start button, and then click Search.
*Unix Du (Disk Usage Command)
Most Unix operating systems come with a du command for users and system administrators to help determine which directories use the most file space.
*Batch File to Determine Operating System Version
Many DOS commands in the 32-bit versions of Windows are similar but support different parameters or a few different commands.
Launch the Task Manager Quickly
Lauching the Task Manager can sometimes be difficult depending on the situation.