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Understanding windows commands can significantly improve your productivity and efficiency while using your computer. In this guide, we’ll dive into 30 essential Windows commands you need to know, from basic file management to advanced networking features. Let’s get started!

Launching Command Prompt 🚀

To begin, launch your Command Prompt in beast mode. Press Windows key + S, type in cmd, right-click, and select Run as administrator. If you want Command Prompt to always open as an administrator:

Hiding Your Secrets 🤫

Want to hide sensitive files? Use the copy command to hide a zip file within an image. Here’s how:

This creates an image that appears normal but contains your files. To encrypt the files in a folder, use:cipher /e [folder_name]

Making Folders Invisible 👻

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Open Command Prompt:

Navigate to the Folder:

Hide the Folder:

Make the Folder Visible Again:

Visuals:

Network Commands 🌐

Using network commands to see Wi-Fi networks and view passwords.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

.Open Command Prompt:

See Every Wi-Fi Network You’ve Ever Connected To:

View the Password for a Specific Network:

Batch Files for Convenience 📜

Save frequently used commands in a batch file. Open Notepad, paste your command, and save it as command.bat. Run it anytime to execute the command quickly.

System Information 🖥️

Get a quick overview of your computer’s specs with:systeminfo

Secure Copy with SCP 🔒

To copy files to a remote server securely:scp file.txt username@server_ip:/path/to/destination

Accessing CMD from Explorer 📂

Quickly open Command Prompt from any folder by typing cmd in the address bar of Explorer. To open Explorer from CMD, type:explorer .

Mapping Folders as Drives 🗂️

Map a folder to a drive letter using:subst S: "C:\path\to\folder"

To remove it, use:subst S: /d

Customizing Your Command Prompt 🎨

Change the color of your command prompt by using:color [background][text]

For example, color 2E sets a green text on a black background.

Using Curl for Quick Tasks 🌀

Modern versions of Windows come with curl built-in. You can check the weather with:curl wttr.in

Creating QR Codes with Curl 📱

Create a QR code directly in the command line:curl -o qr.png "https://api.qrserver.com/v1/create-qr-code/?data=your_text"

ChatGPT in the Command Line 🤖

Yes, you can interact with ChatGPT right from the command line! Use Curl to send queries and get responses:curl [your_api_endpoint]

Using Telnet for Fun 🎮

Enable Telnet to connect to fun services like telehack.com:telnet telehack.com

Command History 📜

View your command history using:doskey /history

PowerShell: The Future of Command Line 🛠️

Finally, consider switching to PowerShell for a more powerful command line experience. It’s built into Windows Terminal and offers enhanced features.

With these windows commands, you can enhance your productivity and streamline your tasks. Keep practicing these commands, and you’ll become a pro in no time!

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