In the pre-Windows 8 eras, the default app can be set for a file type by manipulating the registry, which means you could craft a script and execute via the command line to change default apps. But the registry trick no longer works since Windows 8, since Windows introduces a hash to verify the change. So, if you still would like to update the default app via a command line … [Read more...] about How To Set Default App File Type Associations in Command Line on Windows 10
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Mysterious Windows 10 debug.log file belongs to Chromium
Windows 10 users have been mystified by the sudden appearance of a file called debug.log on their desktop which is recreated when they delete it. The file only contains the line “FindFirstFile: The system cannot find the path specified”. Now the mystery has been solved to a degree – the file is being created by the Chromium rendering engine and can therefore belong to … [Read more...] about Mysterious Windows 10 debug.log file belongs to Chromium
[Quick Tip] Drag and Drop Pasting File / Folder Path into Terminal
Familiar with Linux commands? You may already know many tips and tricks that will save you a lot of time. Here are some that I have been using for a long period of time, including Tab auto-completion, when you type something in Linux terminal and hit Tab, it auto-completes the command or file path, or outputs all possible options. And Ctrl+Shift+V will do paste text to … [Read more...] about [Quick Tip] Drag and Drop Pasting File / Folder Path into Terminal
How To Import Passwords Into Firefox From A CSV File
In Firefox 79 and earlier versions, exporting and importing saved passwords was a challenging job as there were no extensions or built-in options to get these essential jobs done. Luckily, Mozilla Firefox 80 and later versions include built-in options to export and import passwords saved in the browser. Using these new features, one can back up saved passwords to a CSV file … [Read more...] about How To Import Passwords Into Firefox From A CSV File
Unzip a File in Linux Terminal: Using Unzip Command With Examples
Here is how to unzip a file in Ubuntu Linux terminal. This blog post explains the unzip command in Linux with examples. On Ubuntu Linux systems, unzip command is used to list, test and extract compressed files in a ZIP archive. The default behavior (with no options) is to extract into the current directory (and subdirectories below it) all files from the specified ZIP … [Read more...] about Unzip a File in Linux Terminal: Using Unzip Command With Examples
Looking For A Free Unlimited File Sync Tool? Try Syncthing
There is no shortage for a file synchronization tool on this market, most of which are commercial grade that also offers a free-tier for entry-level uses, such as Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, etc.. However, if you are looking for one that’s free, unlimited file syncing tool that also supports multiple platforms, here is one for you. Syncthing is a continuous file sync tool that … [Read more...] about Looking For A Free Unlimited File Sync Tool? Try Syncthing
Microsoft Defender can be used to directly download a file from the internet
Microsoft Defender, a built-in antivirus in the Windows 10 operating system is now able to download files from the web. A recent update to Windows 10’s built-in Microsoft Defender antivirus now brings a new capability, which allows users to download files from the Internet. As a result, Microsoft Defender’s updated built-in command-line MpCmdRun.exe tool could be potentially … [Read more...] about Microsoft Defender can be used to directly download a file from the internet
Showing File Extensions Windows 10: Instructions
Image by okubax from Flickr File extensions are a convenient way to know what kind of documents you store on your computer. Knowing what a document’s file extension is will help you choose the best program to open it. It’s also important to recognize executable files so you can avoid potential malware. Here is how to show file extensions on Windows 10. Show File Extensions … [Read more...] about Showing File Extensions Windows 10: Instructions
How to Securely Password Protect an Excel File
Microsoft Excel remains the most popular spreadsheet application in the world. Excel spreadsheet data is often sensitive, containing personal or financial data. Understandably, you might consider additional protection for your Excel files, such as a password. You can password protect any Excel file using several options, including the integrated Excel password tool or … [Read more...] about How to Securely Password Protect an Excel File
Recover Deleted Files with Windows File Recovery Tool
Up until recently, if you accidentally deleted a file that has passed the recycle bine and doesn’t have the backup, your best chance is to use one of those 3rd party file recovery tools and take your chance there. Microsoft says there is a better way by releasing a free built-in Windows File Recovery Tool for all Windows 10 users. It’s available through the Store app but is … [Read more...] about Recover Deleted Files with Windows File Recovery Tool