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Create powerful interfaces by combining ASP.NET 2.0 data controls

Learn how to combine ASP.NET 2.0's GridView control with a DetailsView or FormView control. This will allow a user to select an individual column from GridView and view or manipulate its contents with DetailsView or FormView. by Tony Patton

Tags: Microsoft ASP.NET, Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0, .Net, Middleware, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software, Tony Patton, Control, Data, Row, Property, GridView, DetailsView, FormView, Command Field, CommandField'sButtonType Property, ControlParameter Element, Listing B, Databases, Data Management

Blog posts 2008-11-18

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Get IT Done: The command prompt configuration guide

Customize the command prompt in Windows to make it easier to useIt wasn’t so long ago that the only way to effectively configure an operating system was to work from the command line. Over the past several years, Microsoft has done its best to eliminate the need for power users...

Tags: Operating systems, Get IT Done, William C. Schmied, Microsoft Windows, command line, Cmd.exe, Microsoft Windows XP, COMMAND.COM, Microsoft Windows NT

Technical articles 2002-11-12

New to networking? Introducing the ping command

If you're new to networking, you'll appreciate this Daily Feature by Greg Shultz. Inside, you'll find information on how to use ping, one of the most important network troubleshooting tools.As more and more people are creating small or home offices, there’s greater need than ever to go over some basic...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, NETWORKING, PRODUCTIVITY, Network technology, Operating systems, Greg Shultz, TTL=127, IP, network, IP address

Technical articles 2001-03-06

Data-mining tips for the SQL command line

Do you know how to thin-slice your SQL database from the command line? Use these syntax shortcuts to get the facts you need.When you use a SQL command line, don't settle for SELECT statements with WHERE clauses that leave you scrolling through rows of data you don't need. This week,...

Tags: Programming languages, Databases, Jeff Davis, data mining, SQL, wild card, LName, card

Technical articles 2002-03-05

Process administration in Linux

Want to make administration of your Linux system less of a chore? Jim McIntyre can help. In this Daily Feature, he introduces you to the basics of process management.Any time you run a program on a Linux system, an instance of that program is loaded into memory. When a program...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, Jim McIntyre, Linux, Linux system, child process

Technical articles 2000-09-19

How do I... Use the Windows Vista FTP command line utility?

Now that I am on my command-line kick these days, I wanted to show you how to take advantage of a free command-line FTP utility that comes packaged with Windows Vista. Why pay money for some software when you can take advantage of software you already paid for. There is...

Tags: Directory, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, ASCII, FTP, File, Computer, Productivity, Steven Warren

Blog posts 2007-11-19

Save time by putting shut down and reboot on desktop shortcuts

We asked for your favorite timesaving tips, and TechRepublic passport owner Faith Thaxton responded with two desktop shortcuts that are sure to please.Recently I asked you to send me your favorite desktop tips and tricks, and many of you jumped at the chance to show off a little. This week...

Tags: Desktops, Jeff Davis, desktop, Faith R. Thaxton, desktop shortcut

Technical articles 1999-12-22

Ease Access database maintenance with the Alter Table command

When you need to make a number of changes to your Access database, the Alter Table command can help. Learn how you can use the command to quickly add or delete fields in an Access table. When you need to make a number of quick changes to your ...

Tags: Microsoft Access, Databases, Microsoft Office, Mary Ann Richardson, ALTER TABLE, Employees Table, database, Microsoft Office Suite Access Tips Newsletter, Storage, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Office Suites, Hardware

Technical articles 2006-03-14

Quick Tip: Control Windows Explorer with command line switches

Tailor Windows Explorer to fit your needs with command line switches.Windows Explorer offers several command-line switches that can control the way it works. For example, by default, Windows Explorer opens the My Documents folder, but you can use a switch to have it open My Computer or any other folder...

Tags: Operating systems, Jim Boyce, Microsoft Windows Explorer, Microsoft Windows

Technical articles 2002-03-13

Remove field codes from Word documents with this handy macro

This article is also available as a PDF download.By Susan SalesHarkins and Bryan CarbonnelleWord offers a number of useful features for managing largedocuments. For instance, you can mark specific words and phrases, which Wordthen uses to generate a table of contents, a table of authorities, a table offigures, and even...

Tags: Word processors, Microsoft Word, table of content

Technical articles 2007-03-27

Date Field

In Word 2000 if I open a saved document the "date field" automatically updates to the current date. How can I stop the automatic updating? It is sometimes crucial to have the original date on the documents.Thanks for your help.Use the SAVE AS command.Tried that. Still does not solve the...

Tags: Microsoft Word, Word processors, Microsoft Office, Date Field

Q&A 2006-04-12

Save time by creating tables from Access 2007 field templates

Easily create fields for your tables by using Access 2007 field templates. A field template is a design for a field, complete with a name, data type, length, and predefined properties. All you need to do is decide which fields pertain to your data and then drag the appropriate field...

Tags: tip, Microsoft Office, Access 2007, Access

Blog posts 2007-07-17

Tip: How do I run the command line as an Administrator in Windows Vista

If you enjoy using the command line to perform certain functions on your computer, you have probably noticed that Windows Vista requires you to elevate the rights of the command line to carry out certain tasks. Let me show you what I am talking about. For example. let's say I want to to...

Tags: Administrator, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Productivity, Operating Systems, Software, Steven Warren

Blog posts 2008-01-24

Command Line Tasks Scheduling

Hi GuysI am trying to schedule a task for an application to be opened every 5 minutes. I am trying to keep an application open that our employees might accidently close. That application being the Cisco Unified Personal Communicator with is a Cisco soft phone.This gets a little complicated because...

Discussion threads 2008-04-03

The Linux Desktop Invasion: Efficiency with keybindings

Tired of moving your hand from keyboard to mouse to keyboard to mouse? If so, switch to Linux, listen to Jack, and learn how to map keyboard bindings to various actions. You won't believe the efficiency.If you're anything like me, you hate taking your fingers away from the keyboard. It's...

Tags: Keyboards, Construction, OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, Jack Wallen, Jr., Linux, Linux desktop, key combination, keyboard, Shortcuts window, window

Technical articles 2002-01-11

Automatically run a batch file when you open a Windows XP command prompt

This is very limitingespecially when you use the command prompt for so many other tasks. Does the batch run and close the shell or it runs and leaves one with a prompt to perform other tasks?You could probably expand that batch file toinclude a dos-like menu system pointing to additional...

Tags: Bob.Roy, batch file, command prompt, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2007-08-23

Web Programming: The power of JavaScript's EVAL command

Many JavaScript programmers have come across the EVAL command, as it has been around since JavaScript 1.0 and ECMA-262, but few will have used it. In this article, I'll take a quick look at several potential uses for this command, including one allowing us to write code that is easier...

Tags: Scripting languages, Web, Greg Griffiths, Eval, JavaScript

Technical articles 2004-03-18

Learn about your hardware with Cisco's show diag command

The Cisco IOS includes a few important show commands that every network administrator needs to know. In this edition of Cisco Routers and Switches, David Davis introduces one such command and tells you how it can provide a plethora of diagnostic data about your router. The Cisco IOS includes...

Tags: Cisco IOS, Cisco Systems Inc., Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, hardware, David Davis CCIE, MCSE+I, SCSA, router, field replaceable unit, diag command, show diag command, serial number, part number, Cisco Routers and Management Newsletter, Command, Information, David Davis

Technical articles 2006-08-31

Adding a field by command button

I am using Access. I have a form that I need to have multiple additions to the field "notes". I want there to be a button that I can push and a new "notes" field pops up. Not every record will have additional notes, but most will have...

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Q&A 2006-08-31

Tech Tip: Open command prompt from a shortcut menu/Secure SMTP service in Win2K

Learn how to open the command prompt from a shortcut menu and secure SMTP service. Windows 2000 Professional: Open a command console from the shortcut menu Many power users, particularly those who've...

Tags: Guest Contributor, Windows 2000 Professional Tips Newsletter, SMTP, Console, Microsoft Windows 2000, Server, Authentication, Microsoft Windows, E-mail, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Online Communications, Hardware

Technical articles 2004-08-02