Windows 10 – How to search using multiple terms
The following shows how to use Windows 10 to search with multiple terms. For example - looking for either JPG or PNG files. In File Explorer enter your search terms…
Windows 8
How to install 7-Zip silently
The following process shows how to setup a 7-Zip silent installer that will work with 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows. It can be used to distribute 7-Zip to computers…
How to create CMD files using Windows 10
The following steps show how to create a CMD file using Windows 10. WARNING: HERE BE DRAGONS! CMD files are used to automate tasks on Windows computers. They can also…
How to create individual ZIP files from folders
The following steps will show how to create individual ZIP files from a collection of folders. The process will create a ZIP file for each folder - naming the ZIP…
How to Format PS4 Hard Drive for PC in Windows 10/8/7
If you've recently upgraded the hard drive in your PS4 and want to use it on your computer - you'll find that the drive doesn't appear in Windows Explorer. This…
Format USB drives beyond FAT32 32GB limit – for PS4 and MAC OS
I recently discovered that a brand new USB hard drive promoted as "Apple Mac compatible" was formatted using the NTFS file system. For the non-technical, this file system was created…
IrfanView – Thumbnails not displaying in Windows Explorer
Problem After installing IrfanView image thumbnails are not displayed in File Explorer (also known as My Computer, Computer or Windows Explorer). Solution In the taskbar, type "control panel" and click…
Three ways to wipe a USB drive from Windows
CAUTION: The steps below will completely wipe the data from the USB drive you select. Make sure you choose the correct drive and backup any files on the drive you…
Startup folder locations for Windows 7, 8, 10
The startup folder is a convenient way to open programs or scripts when a user logs in. Windows provides two types of startup folders: for each individual user or all…