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Printing from Windows 7 command line

I’m looking to automate some printing in Windows 7. Ideally from command line. Just as if I would’ve right-clicked and selected “Print”. Tried the command: C:>print /D:”CutePDF Writer” test.txt That printer is supposed to created PDF files (like the XPS printer) but haven’t managed to get anything show up in the printer queue. Ideas? Solution: […]

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Process – How can I tell Windows to always start certain binaries with low priority?

I want to demote the priority of a number of processes that are auto-started on my corporate XP machine.  Is there a way that I can tell WinXP to always start a binary with low priority? Solution: Use Prio. It allows you to save your preferences for processes so they will launch with that priority

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Process – Why do Windows 10 foreground apps mysteriously launch as background processes?

Occasionally Task Manager shows that “Store”, “Settings”, and/or “Calculator” are mysteriously running as background processes. There’s no corresponding foreground application, just the background processes. I haven’t interactively run either during the current session. Neither is listed in the “Everything” tab of AutoRuns. As discussed in my answer to this SuperUser question, these two background processes

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Productivity – How to declutter and organize the cables on and under my desk?

Computer cables and external devices are a continuous source of frustration for everybody who likes a clean working environment. The more devices you add to your home office, the more disastrous the situation under the table becomes: cords falling behind the desk, ugly cables running along the sides and under of the desk, making it

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