Did you try to copy a large number of files and have and error halfway though which forced you to restart again? Was copying slower than you thought it should be? Did you forget if you've selected a file and don't want to keep copying if you picked the wrong ones? Well, with traditional Windows copy dialog, you're stuck if any of the above happen. Errors stop you dead in your tracks and it's an all or nothing slow process.
Record Video/Screen Capture Like A Pro
Have you ever watched a video where everything someone does on a computer screen is recorded so you can see step by step how something is done? Ever wonder how they do that? Ever want to make your own instructions or record someone showing you how to do something so you can replay it next time you need to?
A Quick Way to the C:
OK, I know there are several ways to view the contents of your hard drive (normally drive C), but here's another one that I thought was kinda cool. First, hit your Windows Key and the letter R (Win+R). (The Windows key is located between the Alt & Ctrl keys). You should now have the Run … Continue reading A Quick Way to the C:
Control Windows Explorer Focus
Control Windows Explorer Focus Ever wish you could control the folder or drive that Windows Explorer opens to? Well, you can and here's how: Right-click the Desktop and select New , Shortcut. In the command line box, put in one of the commands below: 1. To have this shortcut open Explorer with focus on the … Continue reading Control Windows Explorer Focus
What does the "Send To" menu do?
Q: What does the "send to" menu do? A: If you right-click a file in Windows Explorer or My Computer, one of the options you'll get from the resulting menu is " Send To ". You can use this " Send to " option to send the file in question to another location, person, program, … Continue reading What does the "Send To" menu do?
Inverse Selections
Have you ever needed to select *most* of the files in a folder using Windows Explorer? Here's a technique you may have never heard of.
What is a Wizard?
Q: What is a Wizard? A: When you hear someone refer to a wizard, they aren't talking about Merlin, Oz, Gandalf, or Dumbledore, although, in a way, there might be a similarity in function. A Wizard is a tool to guide you through the steps of a process or task by asking a series of … Continue reading What is a Wizard?
Bigger Thumbnails
Bigger Thumbnails Since Windows ME we've had the option of having folders in thumbnail view. This creates a little picture preview in the folder. Very handy if you have gigs of pictures on your hard drive. Have you ever wished that they were bigger? Well then, you're in luck today because I'm gonna tell you … Continue reading Bigger Thumbnails
Quick Switch to Explorer
Here's the deal. You open up My Computer and start browsing for a particular file or folder. About five minutes into it, you realize you would have been better off doing this with Windows Explorer. What to do? Is it time to start over? Is all hope lost? Am I being too dramatic? Anyhow, when … Continue reading Quick Switch to Explorer
The difference between Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer
Q: What's the difference between Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer? A: Actually, nothing. It's a program with a split-personality. The Internet Explorer side of the program is for surfing the web. The Windows Explorer side is used for exploring the files, folders, drives, and directories on your computer. What's cool about it is they work … Continue reading The difference between Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer