The Tech Diary of an IT support geek

How To Keep A Log With Microsoft Notepad?

Keep a log using Microsoft Notepad by opening a new text file in Microsoft Notepad or an existing text file in Notepad and adding ".LOG" (without the quotes) at the beginning of the file. Now each time the file is opened in Notepad a time and date stamp will be automatically added. … [Read more...]

How To Quickly Rename Multiple Files In Windows?

Rename multiple files in Microsoft Windows XP Explorer by following the steps below. Open Explorer. In Explorer select all the files you want to rename. Once the files have been selected press F2 and type the new name for the files. For example, typing "test" will rename the files to test, test(1), test(2), test(3) etc. If you have show file extensions enabled, make sure to also type the name of … [Read more...]

How To Delete Files Without Getting A Prompt?

Temporarily prevent prompt when deleting filesHolding down the Shift key when deleting files will disable the confirmation prompt only for the files you're currently deleting.Permanently prevent the confirmation prompt when deletingDelete files faster by removing the "Are you sure you want to delete" Microsoft Windows confirmation box for all files by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon on the … [Read more...]

How To Enable Windows GodMode?

Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit version) introduced a new hidden feature called GodMode that allows you to view and adjust all settings within Windows. To create a shortcut to the GodMode in Windows Vista (32-bit) or any version of Windows 7 follow the steps below. Anywhere on your computer create a new folder. After the folder has been created, copy the below text, rename that folder, and paste … [Read more...]

MS-DOS Secret Commands?

Below is a listing of MS-DOS commands that are not listed in any available help manual or in the commands syntax or are commonly unknown commands. Many of these commands that are known can be very useful when using MS-DOS, while some of the other commands are unknown or appear to do nothing.Caution: Use these commands cautiously, some of the commands can erase data and some without warning.ATTRIB … [Read more...]

How To Add A Recycle Bin To Your Flash Drive?

While working on another computer and using your own Flash Drive as a place to store and copy files, if a file is deleted it's sent to the Windows Recycle Bin. If you'd like the extra security and peace of mind, use the iBin utility to have all deleted files sent to a Recycle Bin folder on the Flash Drive.To use this utility download the small iBin utility, run the ibin.exe file from the flash … [Read more...]

Top 10 Unknown Google Tricks?

Below is a list of our top ten Google tricks many people who use Google don't know about.DefinitionsPull up the definition of the word by typing define followed by the word you want to define. For example, typing: define bravura would display the definition of that word.Local searchVisit Google Local enter the area you want to search and the keyword of the place you want to find. For example, … [Read more...]

Top 10 Computer Mouse Tips?

Most computer users don't take full advantage of the computer Mouse. Below are computer mouse tips and secrets that help you get the full potential of your computer mouse and increase your overall productivity while on the computer.Shift key and mouse clickMany text editors and programs allow you to highlight all or portions of text using the Shift key and the mouse. For example, click at the … [Read more...]