There’s something magical about classic DOS games. Whether it’s the nostalgia of 8-bit graphics, the charm of MIDI soundtracks, or the thrill of revisiting your childhood favorites, DOS games hold a special place in the hearts of many gamers. The good news is, you can relive those memories and play these classic games for free! Here’s a comprehensive… Read More »
Scheduling a batch file to run in Windows 11 using Task Scheduler is a straightforward process. Follow these step-by-step instructions:
In batch scripting, you can use a for loop to iterate over a set of values or files. The for loop in batch files has different variations, such as for /F, for /R, and for %%variable. I’ll show you an example of a basic for loop using the for %%variable syntax.
In a batch file, the at sign (@) is used as a prefix before a command to suppress its output from being displayed on the console. When a command is prefixed with an at sign, only the output generated by the command is hidden, while the command itself is still executed.
I’ve shown you previously how to get the date value from the system in a batch file. You can also grab the time in a similar fashion.
Batch programming can be a powerful thing. Basically, anything you can run at a command prompt can be run in a batch file. Coupled with task scheduler, process automation nirvana can be achieved. However, one thing that is conspicuously is the presence of a date or time variable. For example, if you wanted to date or time encode… Read More »
Partitioning involves creating logical units on your hard drive that are then addressed as different drive letters. Not only does it help to organize your data (program files on one drive, games on another, documents on another) but also to speed up your PC.
You can create a file of any size using nothing more than what’s supplied with Windows. You might need to do this for testing purposes.
If you’re familiar with MS-DOS at all, you’ll recall that it’s a command-driven operating system that performs functions issued at the C:> prompt. The only way to get an MS-DOS computer to do something was to type a command at this prompt and if you can imagine, it was a rather cumbersome way to use a computer.
These steps will help you identify the type of video card installed in your system.