Mark Minasi is a senior contributing editor for Windows IT Pro, an MCSE, and the author of 25 books, including Administering Windows Vista Security: The Big Surprises (Sybex). He writes and speaks around the world about Windows networking. Web site: http://www.minasi.com/gethelp
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Using Setx to Parse a Text File
Windows Vista's Setx command is useful for extracting words out of text files that have regular structures, such as the captured output of a Ping command. But it requires judicious use of command options to get just right.
Windows IT Pro
Essential Environment Variable Control with Set
Set is a basic Windows Server batch-file command that can help you with your environment variables. But it also has offers lesser-known functionality, such as the ability to generate random numbers and perform arithmetic.
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Powercfg on Battery Power
If you want to create custom power settings from the command line, you need to start using Powercfg. Here's how to use Powercfg to configure Windows to inform you when your battery power is low.
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Notes on Netbooks
Netbooks are the next big thing, but are they really all that special? After trying several netbooks, here are my notes.
Windows IT Pro
Powercfg Revisited
Windows' built-in Powercfg is an excellent tool for managing your system's power configuration from the command line. But in light of improved GUI power-management functionality in Windows Vista and Windows 7, is Powercfg still useful?
Windows IT Pro
IPv6: No Sticks, Just Carrots
I must admit, my column last month on IPv6 was a bit harsh, and in tough times we could all use a little good news. With IPv6, there's nothing but.
Windows IT Pro
Bcdedit Basics
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista have changed the way you control Windows' boot loader. With this change comes a new tool—Bcdedit—that that every systems administrator must master.
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