If you’ve recently upgraded to Windows 7 or did a clean install of Windows 7, the first thing you’ll want…
Windows 7/8/10 File Search Indexing Options
The built-in search feature in Windows 7/8/10 is significantly better than the horrible search options in Windows Vista and XP.…
Windows 7/8/10 – How to Delete Files Protected by TrustedInstaller
Did you know that a lot of files in Windows are not owned by you, even if you are the…
Why the “less” Command is Better Than “more” in UNIX and Linux
I work with a lot of huge log files. I usually connect to my UNIX and Linux servers using Putty…
Why is the Default IP Address for My Router 192.168.0.1?
Someone at my office recently asked me why their wireless routers always have a default IP address of 192.168.0.1 or…
What is the Difference Between Primary/Extended Partition and Logical Drive?
I am often asked the question about the difference between a primary and a logical partition. In this post I…
Uninstall Symantec Endpoint Protection Without a Password
If you work in a corporate environment, you and your computer may be the unsuspecting victim of a terrible piece…
Restore Show Desktop icon in Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 10
By default in older versions of Windows, the Quick Launch toolbar comes with a Show Desktop button, which allows you…
Recover BIOS/CMOS Password using CMOSPwd
As an IT administrator for the last several years, there are some occasions where I go a little overboard with…
Prevent Windows from Turning Off USB Devices
To save power, Windows automatically shuts down the power to USB ports. It surely saves power, but what if it…