Tag Archives: windows

windows batch processing

Posted on November 1, 2017 by DocDock

I really didn’t want to fool around with that little windows task that has been laying on my boss’s desk. It was planned that Robert would do it after the new year started but then he decided to quit. Now … Continue reading →

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security in obscurity

Posted on July 17, 2017 by DocDock

It didn’t make all that much sense to me. Why did the team write their own bug tracking application when they could have either purchased one or used an open source solution.  I guess the team felt that only they … Continue reading →

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Windows powershell scripting

Posted on March 8, 2017 by DocDock

Powershell scripting is not too difficult to pick up and there is a wealth of examples on the internet to help solve any syntax related question. Simply call the appropriate Powershell “cmdlet” to perform the required task.  The return value … Continue reading →

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Windows scripting sucks or does it?

Posted on March 3, 2017 by DocDock

I am not a fan of the big MS.  It started a long time ago when my funds were limited and I simply couldn’t afford to keep up with the MS upgrade schedule.  Not all of their software back in the … Continue reading →

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The last version of windows – ever!

Posted on April 8, 2016 by DocDock

A little over a year ago, I was reading about how windows 10 would be the last OS upgrade that I will ever need.  It is understandable that Microsoft wishes that people switch to their latest operating system and those darn … Continue reading →

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can’t shutdown my §$%&/#+ Windows PC

Posted on January 27, 2016 by DocDock

Most people would likely say that their work computer isn’t fast enough, but then which computer is.  I am not actually unsatisfied, my laptop is good enough for compiling, using secure shell, mail and word processing. The company actually does … Continue reading →

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