This tutorial will show you how to use a simple Windows Batch file and the task scheduler to create an automated daily backup. We will use the date variable to backup the files into folders with the first three letters of the day as the folder name.
Have you ever wanted to send an EXE at work, but your firewall and/or e-mail system will not allow such a thing – even if you archive it into a .RAR or .ZIP? This tutorial will show you how to hide these files into a JPG (Picture) and make them undetectable.
Users migrating to XP from previous versions of windows may be surprised to see that the file extensions are not shown. Even if you aren’t accustomed to it, it is good practice to show the extension of known files. This tutorial will guide you through the simple steps to show the three letter file extensions. … Read more
This tutorial will show you how to setup a printer to be shared by multiple computers on your home network. In this tutorial I will be using Microsoft Windows XP, but process should be very similar for other versions of Microsoft Windows. Note: This tutorial assumes that the printer is already installed on a pc … Read more
This is another addition to our Windows Basics section. In this tutorial you will learn how to add users to Windows XP. Adding users is a great way to keep your personal files separate while still having the ability to share programs.
Want to remotely access to your PC at home, but your workplace has security in place to prevent you from using Remote Desktop? Well, this tutorial will show you how to use a simple browse (IE, Firefox, Ect..) to remote in to your home PC.
This tutorial will show you how to create a virtual machine which will allow your current PC to “Emulate” another PC to test on OS, Game, or Application, without risking damage to your current configuration.
Are you tired of your employees/coworkers playing solitaire all day long? Maybe you are just tired of playing the games yourself, or you need the disk space. This tutorial will show you how to uninstall the default games that come with windows.
This tutorial will show you how to make any Vista install fit on a single CD.
Having too many programs run at startup can slow down the time it takes to log on or restart your computer. It also can be a pain to have 30 different icons in your task bar. This tutorial will show you how to remove the items from Windows XP startup.
This tutorial will show you how to configure an FTP server on your home PC and allow you to access it from anywhere on the web, even if you have a router.
This tutorial will show you how to use System Restore in Microsoft Windows Vista.