Windows

Speed up your work with these `Basic Excel Formulas`

2023-02-18
Windows
2 min read

Excel formulas are essential for organizing, analyzing, and presenting data in a meaningful way. Whether you are an IT professional or a business user, having a good understanding of Excel formulas is important for your success. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most common basic Excel… Read More »Speed up your work with these Basic Excel Formulas

Combine Text, Numbers and Dates into a Single String with `Excel Concatenation`

2023-03-12
Windows
6 min read

TLDR; Excel concatenation is a powerful tool for combining different text, number, or date values into a single string. The basic syntax of concatenation in Excel is to use the “&” operator to join two or more strings or values. We can also use the CONCATENATE function or the new… Read More »Combine Text, Numbers and Dates into a Single String with Excel Concatenation

Windows Commands for System and `Process Monitoring`

2023-02-18
Windows
5 min read

TLDR; This blog covers Windows commands for system and process monitoring, including systeminfo, tasklist, taskmanager, perfmon, typeperf, dir, chkdsk, ipconfig, netstat, taskkill, taskcreate, start, and wmic. These commands provide an efficient way to access system and process info and take action to resolve any issues. Caution and best practices should… Read More »Windows Commands for System and Process Monitoring

The Most Useful `Windows Commands` for Everyday Tasks

2023-03-14
PowerShell & Batch, Productivity, Windows
5 min read

TLDR; This article covers the most useful Windows commands for everyday tasks, including basic file management, network-related commands, and system-related commands. Some of the most important commands covered are dir (Directory listing), cd (Change directory), copy (Copy files), ping (Test network connectivity), tasklist (List running processes), systeminfo (Display system information),… Read More »The Most Useful Windows Commands for Everyday Tasks

Master `Verbose Mode` for More Insightful Command Line Use

2023-03-12
Bash, General, Linux, Mac, Scripting, Security, Windows
4 min read

TLDR; Verbose mode in the CLI can be enabled by using an appropriate command-line option (e.g. v for tar). It is useful for debugging, understanding commands, and troubleshooting scripts and automation. Verbose mode is supported by many Unix commands, package managers, and build systems. It is important to understand the… Read More »Master Verbose Mode for More Insightful Command Line Use

Unlock the Power of `File Transfer Protocols`

2023-03-12
Bash, Linux, Mac, Security, Windows
5 min read

Introduction File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), and File Transfer Protocol Secure (FTPS) are the three most popular protocols for transferring files over the internet. In this blog, we will discuss these protocols in detail, including their differences, advantages, disadvantages, and use cases. What is a File… Read More »Unlock the Power of File Transfer Protocols

Learn the Basics of MD5, SHA1, SHA2 & SHA3 `Checksum Algorithms`

2023-02-18
Linux, Mac, Security, Windows
6 min read

TLDR; This blog post provides an overview of checksum algorithms, including MD5, SHA1, SHA2, and SHA3. It explains how these algorithms work, the differences between them, and how they can be used to validate the integrity of data during transfers. The post also provides five tips for working with checksum… Read More »Learn the Basics of MD5, SHA1, SHA2 & SHA3 Checksum Algorithms

Step-by-Step Guide For Using Basic `Windows Commands For Automation`

2023-03-14
Automation, PowerShell & Batch, Productivity, Scripting, Windows
4 min read

Windows commands can be used to automate various tasks and improve your productivity. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps of using Windows commands for automation. This guide is aimed at users who have prior knowledge of the command line interface and Windows operating system. Prerequisites Before… Read More »Step-by-Step Guide For Using Basic Windows Commands For Automation

Monitor Your Network Connections with `Netstat`

2023-03-13
Linux, Mac, Networking, Security, Windows
5 min read

Netstat (Network Statistics) is a powerful command-line tool that allows you to monitor the state of your network connections, sockets, and routing tables in real-time, which works both in Linux and Windows. It can display important information about network interfaces, active connections, and network statistics. The tool has been around… Read More »Monitor Your Network Connections with Netstat

Conquer Windows with These `Basic Commands`

2023-03-14
PowerShell & Batch, Windows
4 min read

If you’re a Windows user, you might have come across the terminal or the command prompt. This guide will help you compile a list of basic, but most useful Windows commands for your everyday needs. Navigating the File System The first set of commands we’ll look at are the ones… Read More »Conquer Windows with These Basic Commands