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Create a Desktop shortcut to open a Command Prompt window

Posted on March 25, 2024

Many of the tips I post on this blog involve typing something into a Command Prompt window.

In a nutshell, a Command Prompt window allows you to run extremely useful “DOS” style commands by typing them directly into the system to bypass the limitations imposed by Windows’ graphical user interface.

There are several ways to open a Command Prompt window, and I always explain how to open one when a tip requires it.

If you find yourself opening a Command Prompt window on a regular basis, it’s easy to create a Desktop shortcut that will open it for you with a double mouse click. [Read more…]

How to create (and use) an emergency virus removal flash drive

Posted on March 23, 2024

Let’s face it, computer viruses, trojans and other forms of malware are a fact of life.

Regardless of how carefully you try to avoid it there’s a good chance that your PC will become infected sooner or later.

Most pieces of malicious code can be quickly removed with a normal virus scan and cleanup, but some infections are so insidious that they are difficult to detect and remove with a regular scan.

Even worse, some strains of malware can even render your PC incapable of connecting to the Internet in order to download an updated virus definition file.

Others still will prevent your PC’s installed antivirus program from loading at all.

This is why you need a plan “B” – an emergency virus removal USB flash drive. [Read more…]

Q&A: Is System Restore adequate for backing up Windows?

Posted on September 28, 2023

Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter

Question from Mike: I install lots of free software and I always create a new System Restore Point before installing a program just in case something goes wrong.

I think Windows is great, but as you know, things do go wrong sometimes.

My boss told me that relying on System Restore for my backups isn’t good enough. He said I need to create regular backups too, but I think that’s overkill.

What’s your opinion on this? [Read more…]

How to use Stable Diffusion to create an avatar

Posted on June 8, 2023

With Artificial Intelligence having taken many considerable leaps, especially in the last year, it should come as no surprise that its uses are becoming more diverse, according to Perpetio.

Though applications in image generation are more than feasible, the development of the technology has seen some serious leaps, especially when you realize that some already use Stable Diffusion to create avatar representatives. So, what can one make of all of this?

At the very least, you can delve into multiple facets of the subject. This includes how to use Stable Diffusion to create doubles, as well as a look into the tech behind it. The whole thing can be undoubtedly complex, so you might want to stick around for a comprehensive look. [Read more…]

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