file management

When you need to create files and folders on a Windows PC, using the GUI seems the most intuitive way to do it. However, PowerShell can intelligently create multiple files and folders in bulk. This is a pretty common task for almost any IT professional, and in this guide, we’ll show you how to create…

When you need to manage file permissions on Linux or macOS, the chmod command is the way to go. However, the chmod recursive option lets you apply the chmod command to all files inside a directory and its subdirectories. In this article, we’ll explain how to use chmod recursive to easily change file permissions on…

In today’s Ask the Admin, Russell takes a look at using PowerShell to determine the NTFS permissions set on files and folders.

Russell Smith looks at the many issues with Microsoft’s OneDrive for Business sync client, and why third-party solutions don’t step up to the challenge for resolving those issues.

Russell Smith walks us through on how to search the file system in PowerShell and provides steps on how to query the Windows Search index using SQL.

Learn how to perform simple document management functions using tags, file properties, and search in Windows Explorer.

Russell Smith tells us about four great features found in the new ribbon UI in Windows 8 File Explorer.

Russell Smith provides helpful tips on how to add or remove library locations in Windows 7.

Learn how to efficiently organize, group and filter files using Windows 7 in this quick tutorial by Russell Smith.