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Use the command to copy a file using its specific name and file extension or use a wildcard to copy groups of files at once, regardless of the file names or extensions. Some other command options include verification that the files were copied correctly and suppression of prompts to overwrite files of the same name. Copy Command Availability The copy command is available from within the Command Prompt in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP, as well as from the Advanced Startup Options and System Recovery Options repair/recovery menus....

Dell has announced its newest Latitude and Precision laptops, which it says have been built to cater to those in various types of hybrid work environments. The Latitude 9330, Precision 7670, and Precision 7770 boast added power and better security, housed within smaller and thinner (i.e., more portable) frames. In addition to being easier to carry, the Latitude 9330 also features a “collaboration touchpad” that offers additional touch areas that can control microphone, video, and screen share options....

What Is a DIRECTORY File? A file with the DIRECTORY file extension is a KDE folder parameters file, or sometimes called a KDE folder view properties file. Every folder in a Linux-based operating systems that uses this kind of file will have its own .DIRECTORY file that specifies options for that particular folder, including the name, icon, and other details. They’re hidden by default. How to Open a DIRECTORY File The operating system using this file type will use it as is—you don’t need to install any third-party programs to open it....

It depends on the kind of experience you want and how permanent your setup is. If you’re looking to get a movie going straight away without much setup and you don’t plan to leave the projector where it is, a sheet or wall is fine. But if you’re looking to get the most from your projector, a projector screen can make a world of difference. Is a Projector Screen Necessary?...

Endurance adds a lot to freighters, not the least of which is a way to build prefab rooms that can flesh out your ship and be further customized once built. Specialists, pilots, and other crew will also wander around freely now, making the freighter feel a bit more like a real giant spaceship. New modules are also available to facilitate the growth and manufacture of various raw materials, saving time on resource gathering....

Overall Findings Cable high-speed internet and DSL services are available across the country, although in a few areas, only one is available. Most forms of DSL reach speeds of less than 100 Mbps. Cable technology currently supports approximately 1000 Mbps of bandwidth (and some as high as 2000 Mbps) in many areas. DSL Pros and Cons In practice, the speed advantage of cable over DSL is less than the theoretical numbers suggest....

Complaining About Spam You can affect the expenses side of a spammer’s balance sheet, too. If you complain to the spammer’s internet service provider (ISP), they will lose their connection and might have to pay a fine (depending on the ISP’s acceptable usage policy). Since spammers know and fear such reports, they try to hide. That’s why finding the right ISP isn’t always easy. However, there are tools like SpamCop that simplify reporting spam correctly to the accurate address....

Nintendo held its E3 Direct on Tuesday, showcasing several upcoming games, as well as some revisits to past franchises that Nintendo fans love. Remasters for Super Monkey Ball and a remake for Advanced Wars are planned, as well as DLC for games like Hyrule Warriors. That’s not all, though; Nintendo also shared new details about the sequel to 2017’s The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Currently referred to by most as Breath of the Wild 2, the sequel will include the same open-world gameplay as the original, but with some added abilities and new areas to explore....

IOS 7 was a divisive release. While it added hundreds of new features and bug fixes, it also introduced a completely redesigned interface that caused a lot of discussions and some distress. Because it was such a big change, iOS 7 received many more initial complaints from users than most iOS updates. In this article, you can learn all about iOS 7, its key features and controversies, its release history, and the Apple devices that are compatible with it....

What’s a Friend List? The Facebook Friend List serves two functions: It lets you decide which friends can see each status update you send.It lets you decide how much and what type of status updates and activity notices you want to see from each of your friends. By default, the world’s largest social network creates a bunch of Facebook friend lists for you. These include ones for your close friends, acquaintances, and any work or college groups you may belong to on the network....

On Tuesday, Mozilla announced an update to its mobile browser. The new version coming to Android and iOS will focus heavily on making it easier to jump back into what you were browsing the last time you used the app. Firefox initially launched a new Firefox redesign in May, but this update is specifically directed at the browser’s mobile homepage. In the new introduction video, Mozilla shows off a new section that lets you easily re-open the last tab that you had open....

In June, Firefox made its Total Cookie Protection (TCP) mechanism enabled by default for everyone. The feature had been in development for a long time and was introduced in a staggered manner. TCP is designed specifically to defang online advertisers by giving them siloed access to the browser cookies, severely compromising their ability to track people across websites. “[TCP], also known as comprehensive state partitioning, is a major improvement in anti-tracking protections because it prevents all cookies, and other things similar to cookies, from being used to track users between websites,” Arthur Edelstein, creator of PrivacyTests....

The Sense also conveniently offers onboard GPS, voice assistance support, and access to popular app integrations such as Spotify and Starbucks. Everything hinges on the Fitbit companion app that serves up detailed metrics and device customization for a smartwatch experience that is undeniably a health and wellness-centric device that mostly delivers on user-friendliness. Design: Polished and sophisticated The Fitbit Sense is a stylish smartwatch with a sporty yet upscale feel that the manufacturer says is “inspired by the human body” for a more intuitive fit....

As a deprecated program, Windows Media Player is not without its share of bugs. Errors can range from minor issues like missing album art to more serious problems like crashes and corrupted media libraries. This guide includes tutorials and step-by-step instructions for solving some of the most common issues with Windows Media Player. Luckily, this is not usually as bad as it sounds. It can be re-built in seconds following the steps in this tutorial....

Take a look around you the next time you’re on public transport, and you’ll see most people glued to their phones or listening to podcasts or music—also from their phones. The odd person will use a tablet, e-reader, or paper book to read, but how many folding phones do you see? Almost certainly none. They seem cool on paper, but they’re a great big flop in real life. “There are a number of factors that suggest foldable phones could be popular with consumers,” Oberon Copeland, tech writer, owner, and CEO of the Very Informed website told Lifewire via email....

Flatbed scanners and even mobile scanning apps have their purpose. But if you need a consistent, reliable source for digitizing documents, business cards, receipts, and more, you might want to invest in a document scanner. These devices can scan both sides of a page at once and can automatically scan a stack of documents at once to ensure no document gets left behind. Some can even scan and save or send on-demand, so you can go from paper to PDF to email in a matter of seconds....

What’s the Best Placement for Wireless Routers? To position wireless equipment for optimal network performance, follow these guidelines. Choose the Best Location for the Wireless Access Point or Router Place the device in several locations to determine the location with the best signal. While trial-and-error may not be the most scientific way to find a good spot for the equipment, it is often the only practical way to assure the best possible Wi-Fi performance....

The upcoming loyalty program, called PlayStation Stars, will give members various “challenges” to complete relating to various games they might be playing. These tasks can be as simple as playing a game at some point during the month or something more complex like winning a specific tournament. It’s unclear if the reward amount will vary based on the challenge, but presumably, being the first in a timezone to platinum a game would earn more points than earning a single trophy....

Overall Findings Deciding whether HomePod or Google Home is the best device for you depends on how you plan to use it. Both speakers can do the same kinds of things—answer questions, set timers, control smart-home devices, stream music—but the ways they do them, and the tools they use, can be different. The Best Intelligent Assistant: Google Is Hard to Beat The thing that makes a smart speaker smart is the intelligent assistant that listens for your voice and responds to your commands....

Live View gives us a peek at the future of augmented reality (AR). You hold your phone up, and the app scans the surroundings through your camera and overlays map data on the live view. The idea is that you can find out more about your surroundings. But does this add useful data to the world or turn the street into one more Google Maps layer? “We’re already so connected to our phones and tablets that we risk accidents on the daily because we’re too busy scrolling to pay attention when walking or driving....