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How do I create my own URL protocol? (e.g. so://...)

Published on September 2, 2023

# Guide to Creating Your Own URL Protocol (πŸ”—) Have you ever wondered how websites have their own unique URLs with the "http" or "ftp" prefix? Well, you're not alone! Many tech enthusiasts are curious about creating their own URL protocols. Imagine having

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How to install both Python 2.x and Python 3.x in Windows

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Install Both Python 2.x and Python 3.x in Windows Are you a Python developer who needs to have both Python 2.x and Python 3.x installed on your Windows machine? Are you struggling to find a solution that allows you to effortlessly switch between

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Map a network drive to be used by a service

Published on September 2, 2023

# πŸ—ΊοΈπŸ–₯οΈπŸ’½ Map a Network Drive for Your Service: The Easy Way! So, you're facing a tricky problem where you need to map a network drive for a Windows service to use. 😫 We understand how frustrating it can be when starting a service doesn't establish the

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how to change directory using Windows command line

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Change Directory Using Windows Command Line So, you're trying to change your current directory using the Windows command line, but nothing seems to be happening. Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps

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How can I show hidden files (starting with period) in NERDTree?

Published on September 2, 2023

πŸ“ **Tech Blog Post: Unveiling Hidden Files in NERDTree - A Simple Solution!** πŸ’‘ Do you ever wonder how to make your mysterious hidden files visible in NERDTree? πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ Don't fret! We've got your back. In this blog post, we'll dive into a simple solution

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Windows recursive grep command-line

Published on September 2, 2023

# Windows Recursive Grep Command-Line: Unleashing the Power of cmd.exe! πŸ’ͺπŸ” Are you stuck with cmd.exe in Windows and desperately need to perform a recursive grep search? Don't worry, you're not alone! Many Windows users face this challenge when they can

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How to list files in windows using command prompt (cmd). I"ve tried using " ls " as in Linux but it shows an error?

Published on September 2, 2023

## πŸ“‚ How to List Files in Windows using Command Prompt (CMD) πŸ–₯️ Are you frustrated with the Windows Command Prompt not recognizing the "ls" command? Don't worry; you're not alone! Many users who are accustomed to using Linux may encounter this issue whe

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Format date and time in a Windows batch script

Published on September 2, 2023

# Formatting Date and Time in a Windows Batch Script So you're working with a Windows batch script and you need to format the current date and time for later use in file names and other purposes. You want to know how to include the time in the format, and

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NPM stuck giving the same error EISDIR: Illegal operation on a directory, read at error (native)

Published on September 2, 2023

# πŸ› Troubleshooting NPM Stuck Giving the Same Error πŸ“› EISDIR: Illegal Operation on a Directory, Read Error (Native) Are you stuck with the frustrating error message "EISDIR: Illegal operation on a directory, read" when using NPM? No matter which director

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"Register" an .exe so you can run it from any command line in Windows

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to "Register" an .exe for Easy Command Line Access in Windows Are you tired of navigating through endless file paths in the Windows command prompt just to run an .exe file? πŸ—‚οΈπŸ’» Fear no more! In this blog post, we will explore the steps to "regist