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Command Prompt

How to use command-line apps like the Command Prompt from Windows, Linux Bash, Telnet, and similar tools.

How to create multiple folders at once

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 04.09.2021
Are you wondering how to create multiple folders in Windows 10 or Windows 7? That can be very useful if you’re a teacher, for instance. Say that you have a dozen students in a class, and you need to make a folder for each of them on your Windows PC. Sure, you can manually create a...

How do I view all the users on a Windows computer? (5 ways)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 03.31.2021
Sometimes, you may need to extract a list of all the user accounts on a Windows computer. Or you may want to know the hidden user accounts that exist alongside your user account. To help you out, we compiled a list of five methods that you can use to see all the users, including the...

What model is my Windows 10 PC, laptop, or tablet? 8 ways to find out

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.28.2021
Knowing the make and model of your laptop, computer, or tablet can be useful in a variety of situations. You might need it when searching for the right drivers for your device, when you want to upgrade some of its hardware components, when you contact technical support, or even when...

34 keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10's Command Prompt

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 09.28.2020
We bet that most, if not all the power users and geeks out there love to use the Command Prompt. It's the one-stop go-to whenever you want to issue commands in a text-based form, and it's also one of the best ways to issue administrative commands. The good news is that, in...

5 ways to open Command Prompt when Windows doesn't boot

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 08.27.2020
The Command Prompt is a powerful tool that can be used for many purposes, including troubleshooting and fixing problems with Windows. Starting it is easy if Windows is working correctly, but what do you do when Windows refuses to load? How do you "boot" to Command Prompt...

14 ways to open Command Prompt in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 08.21.2020
Geeks and IT professionals love the Command Prompt (CMD), and for good reason: it allows you to do many administrative tasks with ease. We think that it is a good idea to make a list of all the fourteen methods we know for opening Command Prompt, so that you can...

3 ways to change the IP address in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 03.19.2020

Have you ever wondered how you can change the IP address in Windows 10? Do you want to learn how to do it from Windows 10's Settings app or the Control Panel? Maybe you're a command-line fan, and want to learn how to change the IP address in Windows 10 using...

Reset PowerShell and CMD to their default settings

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 03.05.2020

After you work for a while with the Command Prompt or PowerShell, you are likely to end up customizing the way they look. After all, by default, their looks and colors look quite dull for many. You might change the font, its size, the color of the background,...

How to count the files in a folder using PowerShell, CMD, or File Explorer

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 03.03.2020
There are times when you need to know exactly how many files or folders are stored inside a certain folder. Whether for work or your own statistics, if you have a Windows device, there are quite a few ways to find this information. So, if you've ever wondered how to count the number...

How to export the directory tree of a folder in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.28.2020
Did you ever need to export the entire directory tree from a particular folder? Did you need to get a text or Excel document that lists all the files and folders inside a specific folder from your computer into a hierarchical structure? We had this need when we were trying to create...

What is the Command Prompt (CMD)?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.13.2020
The Command Prompt or CMD is the bane of many Windows users. Most people don't understand what it is, and, unless they really have to use it, they try to avoid it. Also, most of those who read our tutorials about the Command Prompt on Digital Citizen are either...

Command Prompt (CMD) - 8 network commands you should know

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.24.2020
Command Prompt proved itself to be one of the best tools for running basic commands that allow you to work with files and folders from Windows. However, the Command Prompt is much more powerful than just that. You can take things to the next level by running more...

How to work with files, folders and apps in Bash on Ubuntu on Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.20.2019

The addition of the Windows Subsystem for Linux in Windows 10 came as a surprise for many, us included. Although it is a tool intended to be used mainly by developers, regular users seem to be interested in this feature too. We thought it would make sense if we show you how to...

How do I get the Windows Subsystem for Linux?

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.23.2019

It's been a while since Microsoft declared its love for Linux, and, at first, it felt strange to see Windows 10 embrace the Tux penguin. However, the fact that Windows 10 can run native Linux applications directly, without having to resort to using virtual machines, is proof of...

View system information and manage processes from CMD or PowerShell

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.11.2019
The easiest way to view information about your computer is to use Windows graphical tools such as Task Manager or System Information. However, some people prefer to use the Command Prompt or PowerShell for, well, almost anything. If you're wondering how to get system info in CMD...

4 ways to create random dummy files with a specific size in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 09.25.2019
While most regular users might have issues understanding the need to create random dummy files of a specific size, geeks, software developers, and power users know why such files can come in handy sometimes. You can use dummy files to figure out if there are any bad sectors on your...