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Command Prompt & PowerShell

When you're ready to roll up your sleeves and get deep into your computer's capabilities, you want to learn about Command Prompt and PowerShell.

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Windows 11 Is Finally Removing PowerShell 2.0

Microsoft deprecated it in 2017.

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You Shouldn't Have Deleted This Windows Folder, Here's How to Get It Back

Restore this empty folder immediately to keep your Windows PC safe.

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Why Your Monitor Won’t Sleep—And the Command That Fixes It

Your screen isn’t haunted, but it is being held hostage.

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This Open-Source Project Brings the Best Part of Linux to Windows

Don't neglect how convenient a user interface can be.

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This Forgotten Windows Utility is the Best Way to Update Your Applications

One of the greatest Linux features is on Windows—and everyone forgets about it.

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How I Troubleshoot Windows Using Command Prompt

Don't overlook the power of this black window!

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How to Check Which Apps Are Draining Your Battery on Windows 11

Find the culprits and disable them.

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How to Install PowerShell on Linux

PowerShell's not just for Windows.

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Switching From Windows Command Prompt to Linux Terminal: 7 Things to Know

The Linux terminal is very different from the old Windows Command Prompt.

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7 Tips to Speed Up File Transfers on Windows 11

Get your files moving faster.

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How to Mix And Match Windows and Linux With WSL

Jump between Windows and Linux programs from the same command line.

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How to Split Large Files Into Multiple Smaller Files on Windows 11

Get around file size restrictions with these methods.

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How to Batch Install Apps on Windows 11

Install multiple apps at once without any prompts.

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How to Set Up a Metered Connection on Windows 11

Apply a data cap to your internet connections.

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How to Use Traceroute to Identify Network Problems
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Investigate your internet issues (and look cool doing it).

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Not Sure What a Linux Command Will Do to Your System? Ask ChatGPT

Here's a neat trick to help you get to know the Linux terminal using ChatGPT.

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5 Ways to Create a Local User Account on Windows 11

Use a graphical option like Settings or run a command from Command Prompt.

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Using Linux Made Me a Better Windows User, Here’s How

Linux knowledge plus Windows familiarity for the win.

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How to Sign Out of Your User Account on Windows 11

Allow others to use their account on your PC.

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How to View All User Accounts on Windows 11

Using both graphical and command-line methods.

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