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How to create a file on a Windows computer

Codrut Neagu
16.10.2024

Creating a file is a basic but important task that any computer user should know how to do. Especially as there are several different ways you can create new files in Windows, and most are quite easy and intuitive. Yes,

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How to create dummy files in Windows

Codrut Neagu
01.10.2024

While many everyday users might not immediately see the need to create random dummy files of a specific size, tech enthusiasts, software developers, and power users understand how valuable these files can sometimes be. Dummy files are useful for testing

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How to get system info, view, and kill processes in CMD

Codrut Neagu
27.06.2024

You can easily view information about your computer using Windows graphical tools like Task Manager or System Information. However, some users prefer terminal environments like the Command Prompt or PowerShell for almost everything. If you're curious about how to get

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How to use disk management commands (diskpart, chkdsk, defrag) in Windows

Codrut Neagu
20.06.2024

One of the easiest ways to manage your disks in Windows is by using the Disk Management tool. However, if you prefer command-line interfaces, you can perform several disk management tasks using Command Prompt or PowerShell. In this guide, I’ll

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What is ping? How do you use ping commands in Windows?

Codrut Neagu
07.06.2024

You don’t need to be a networking guru to have come across the term ping while working with computers, setting up networking devices such as wireless routers, dealing with online applications, or playing games online. If you’re wondering what ping

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How to change a drive’s letter in Windows

Codrut Neagu
16.11.2023

Windows assigns drive letters for all the hard disk drives, solid-state drives, optical media units, removable drives, and memory cards connected to your computer. Because the operating system does that on its own, you might be tempted to think that

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How to check the Windows installation date

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
10.08.2023

Do you need to know when you installed Windows on your computer? You may require this information for work or you may want it just to brag about how stable your operating system is after all these years of abuse.

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How to count files in a folder with PowerShell, CMD, or File Explorer

Codrut Neagu
07.08.2023

Sometimes, you need to know exactly how many files or folders are stored inside a certain folder. Whether for work or your own statistics, if you have a Windows device, there are quite a few ways to find this information.

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What is PowerShell and how do you use it?

Codrut Neagu
27.07.2023

While many casual users know about the Command Prompt, only a few have heard about Windows PowerShell. PowerShell is not the same as Command Prompt - it’s a much more powerful tool that was created to replace Command Prompt, delivering

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How to export a folder tree to a file (including Excel)

Codrut Neagu
06.07.2023

Did you ever need to export the entire directory tree from a particular folder? Did you need to get a text or Excel document that lists all the files and folders inside a specific folder from your computer in a

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How to list all the users on a Windows computer (7 ways)

Codrut Neagu
10.04.2023

Sometimes, you may need to extract a list of all the user accounts on a Windows computer. What if you want to see all the hidden user accounts that exist alongside your user account? Can you use graphical tools in

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How to reinstall all the Windows default apps with PowerShell

Codrut Neagu
16.09.2022

Some people do not like the universal apps installed by default In Windows 10 or Windows 11 and want to get rid of them. They can manually uninstall most of them using the Settings app or PowerShell. Apps like Calendar,

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How to uninstall Windows apps with PowerShell

Codrut Neagu
13.09.2022

Both Windows 11 and Windows 10 come with quite a few pre-installed universal apps, such as Calendar, Mail, Camera, or Photos. While some people like them and find them useful, others don’t. If you don't want some of these bundled

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How to change the IP address in Windows 10 and Windows 11 (4 ways)

Codrut Neagu
05.09.2022

Have you ever wondered how to change the IP address in Windows 10 or Windows 11? Do you want to learn how to do that from the Settings app or the Control Panel? Maybe you’re a command-line fan and want

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6 ways to find your IP address in Windows

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
26.07.2022

The IP address or Internet Protocol address is a numerical label used in networks to identify and locate network devices, from computers and smartphones to printers, TVs, and other devices. The IP address can be a useful piece of information,

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How to print the list of running processes in Windows

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
24.03.2022

One of our readers asked us: “How do you print the list of running processes from Task Manager?”. Unfortunately, you can’t do this from Task Manager. However, you can run some commands to generate a list of running processes in

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9 ways to open PowerShell in Windows (including as administrator)

Tudor Dan
22.12.2021

Many IT professionals use PowerShell to manage Windows computers and devices and to execute administrative tasks of all kinds. Before you can use PowerShell in Windows 11 and Windows 10, you first need to know how to start it. That's

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What is the Windows Terminal?

Codrut Neagu
29.09.2021

The Windows Terminal is a relatively new app that command-line enthusiasts are probably going to like a lot. Although it’s been developed and improved by Microsoft for several years now, and you could already use it in Windows 10, it

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How to switch between CMD and PowerShell in Windows Terminal

Tudor Dan
21.09.2021

When starting Windows Terminal, the default shell that opens is Windows PowerShell. However, Windows Terminal supports many applications that have a command-line interface, including the venerable Command Prompt (CMD). If you want to switch to CMD in Windows Terminal, or

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How to create multiple folders at once

Codrut Neagu
09.04.2021

Are you wondering how to create multiple folders in Windows 10 or Windows 7? That can be very useful if you’re a teacher, for instance. Say that you have a dozen students in a class, and you need to make