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Tools to edit text files

You will use them to edit code, php, and mainly config files.

What hardware do you have?

Sometimes you need the motherboard information to update the bios or look up a feature. Sometimes you need to know the memory type so you can upgrade it. Sometimes you need the NIC model to make it work.

Take a screenshot for documentation

You want a tool that can be used with shortcuts. You can screenshot menus. Easy to use. Editing features built in.

Remotely control another computer.

Once you do that you can use the command line or a GUI

Scanning

  • We like gscan2pdf.
  • Applications abound. All with strengths and weaknesses

Email

  • We have always used Thunderbird.
    • Number one negative is security in that password protection is tricky to set up well.
    • Therefore you can load anyones profile easily.
    • Number one benefit is simplicity and ease of use.
  • Thunderbird


Batch Renaming documents

  • First check if you have Bulk Rename Utility downloaded on your computer