SUBST
Substitute a drive letter for a network or local path. This comes in handy when you want to reference a directory which may have a really long path by a drive letter.
TaskList
TaskList displays all running applications and services with their Process ID (PID) This can be run on either a local or a remote computer.
TRACERT
Find the IP address of any remote host. TRACERT is useful for troubleshooting large networks where several paths can be taken to arrive at the same point, or where many intermediate systems (routers or bridges) are involved.
WINMSDP
Windows NT diagnostics II
Install a New Gadget on Vista Sidebar
While Windows Vista’s Windows Sidebar may come pre-configured with a few gadgets such as a clock, photo gallery, and news feeds, what if you want to add other gadgets?
What is Perms.EXE?
Display a user’s ACL access permissions for a file. Output from PERMS may be misleading in cases where a user has inherited permission through membership of an NT workgroup. [First released in the NT4 Resource Kit]
SCHTASKS
Schtasks.exe is a command-line utility in Windows that enables administrators to manage scheduled tasks.
SHORTCUT
Create a windows shortcut (.LNK file)
RoboCopy
Robocopy, short for “Robust File Copy”, is a powerful command-line utility in Windows that allows you to copy or move files from one location to another. It offers a plethora of useful features and switches, making it a favorite among IT professionals.
The Basics of Buying Home Networking Equipment
In deciding what to buy to create a network, you have enough choices to make your head spin, so here’s some information to slow the spin rate.