EditPad Lite Text Editor

EditPad Lite Text Editor

Text editors are used for a variety of things from typing simple notes to editing scripts and html files. Windows comes with a basic text editor called Notepad that doesn’t do much… Read More
How to enlarge a VirtualBox virtual disk

Enlarging a Virtual Disk for a VirtualBox VM

Make those VirtualBox virtual disks larger without loosing data If you have ever used virtualization software to make virtual machines (VMs) then you know how easy it is to add and remove… Read More
IPconfig common switches

IPconfig Command Options / Swtiches

Use the ipconfig command to troubleshoot network problems In the world of networking IP addresses are everything and if you don’t have one then it will be very difficult to communicate with… Read More
Log into Windows Without Typing a Username or Password

Log into Windows Without Typing a Username or Password

Avoid having to put in your password when you start your computer All newer versions of Windows require you to have a user account with a password and you must enter that… Read More
Common PC system bus layout

IRQs, DMA Channels and I/O Addresses

There are many types of configurations that need to be done behind the scenes with your computer and its hardware in order to get it working correctly. Thankfully the computer and operating… Read More
Disabling Windows User Account Control

Changing or Disabling Windows User Account Control (UAC)

While using your computer you may have noticed that when you try to perform certain actions on your computer that involve changing system settings or installing software you get a popup message… Read More
Create a local user account in Windows 10

Create a Local User Account in Windows 10

Keep your Windows 10 computer “off the grid” with a local user account Starting with Windows 8 Microsoft has gone the “social media” route when it comes to Windows as if everyone… Read More
Using Taskkill to Kill Stubborn Processes/Programs

Using Taskkill to Kill Stubborn Processes/Programs

Last Updated: April 2026 Kill stubborn tasks that refuse to die with Taskkill Everyone who has ever used Microsoft Windows has had a program freeze up on there and if you say… Read More
Static Network Address Translation (NAT) diagram

Network Address Translation (NAT)

How NAT translates public IP addresses to private IP addresses If you work in the field of IT (Information Technology) then you are most likely familiar with at least the basics of… Read More
Out of the office reply in Outlook

Create an Outlook Out of Office Reply without Exchange

Configure an Outlook Auto Reply without an Exchange Server If you are a Microsoft Outlook user and don’t have an Exchange email server taking care of your email like you would at… Read More
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