Windows tips
Speed Up Internet Using Cmd Command
Command Prompt is a greatest of all Windows tools and lets you sort everything within. To speed up the internet connectivity using cmd command. We have listed some tweaks above in this article like DNS resolver cache, Wi-Fi connectivity etc. Likewise, to speed up internet you can use the command line below:
Type in: netsh int tcp
Scan Systems For Any File Problems
Command Prompt also gives you an accessibility to check for any problems in the files stored on your Windows PC. For instance, you can check for any missing or corrupted files using this command and also fix them. To scan system using cmd commands:
Type in: sfc /scannow
Create WiFi Hotspot
Do you know, you can create a WiFi hotspot directly from your Command Line. To execute this, you need to first make changes to some settings like-
- Go to Control Panel > Change Adapter Settings under Network and Sharing Option.
- Then, click on the Connection you’re using and click Properties.
- Locate the sharing tab and check the option ‘Allow other networks to connect through this computer’s internet connection’. Open Command Prompt with administrator account and enter the following command:
Type in: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Yourhotspotname key=yourpassword
Once enabled, enter netsh wlan start hostednetwork to start the WiFi hotspot. To stop it, type in netsh wlan stop hostednetwork“.
Read: Tricks To Manage Wireless Networks Using Command Prompt
Change The Title Of The Command Prompt Window
When you launch Command Prompt, you see the title bar reads Command Prompt or Administrator Command Prompt. If you want, you can change the name of the cmd window you open. This makes it convenient for you to work on multiple command line windows at a time. You can name each one of them separately and manage them accordingly. Yes, you can change the Command Prompt window name using amazing command line tricks. To change the title:
- Open Command Prompt and type ‘title’.
- Enter the name of the ‘Title Bar’ you want to see.
- Hit Enter and you’ll see the title of the cmd window is changed according to the text you’ve entered.
- The title of the cmd window is temporary. It is limited until you exit the Command Prompt
Change The Color Of Command Prompt Window
You know, you can change the color of the Command Prompt window to make it more exciting and engaging. Shift from its black color and give it the color of your choice. Wondering how? Windows allows you to customize cmd window by changing its colors as per your requirements and make things more intriguing. To change the color:
- Press Win+R to start Command Prompt.
- Right-click on the title bar and click on Properties.
- Click on the Colors Choose the background and text color, adjust transparency and that’s it.
- Click OK to apply the changes.
Save Output To Clipboard
Very often it happens that you need to save something out of a command and you usually follow the tactic of copy and paste. However, you can simply do it by entering a simple command. The command’s output can be sent to the Windows clipboard directly. Here’s how to save the output to clipboard:
Type: ipconfig | clip
Use Function Keys To Be A Pro User
The function keys on your keyboard can do a lot more in the Command Prompt. It is one of the best kept and lesser known secrets about this tool. Here’s what these keys can do:
- F1: Pastes the last executed command (character by character).
- F2: Pastes the last executed command (up to the entered character).
- F3: Pastes the last executed command.
- F4: Deletes current prompt text up to the entered character.
- F5: Pastes recently executed commands (does not cycle).
- F6: Pastes an end-of-file-character Ctrl+Z at the insertion point.
- F7: Displays a selectable list of previously executed commands.
- F8: Pastes recently executed commands (cycles).
- F9: Asks for the number of the command from the F7 list to paste.
- Alt+F10: Deletes all macro definitions.
PC Driver List
Command Prompt commands can be used to see all the drivers installed on your Windows PC. All you need to do is run the ‘driverquery’ command line and you‘re done. Once you type in the command and press Enter you will see a list of active drivers with name, type and other information.
Type: driverquery
Abort a Command
Do you want to abort any command you have recently made? Yes, any command can be stopped in its tracks using Ctrl+C. This is helpful when you have initiated a command line and you want to stop it. Remember, Ctrl+C keys are not a magic wand that can undo all the things, even the ones that are undoable. For instance, like Format command. But, abort command us an excellent Command line if you want to stop any command there and then. Press Ctrl+C to abort command.
Run Multiple Commands
Do you want to run one after other commands? If it is, you can add your required commands to your collection of cmd hacks. What you need to do is, you have to mention ‘&&’ between each command and save your time. For instance, you want to run ‘ipconfig’ and ‘paint’ together using command prompt, you’ll use the following command:
Type: ipconfig && mspaint
