I really to automate deletion of some files on a network share.....if there a simple way to write a batch file to go thru the folder and delete any files older than 2 weeks.....temporary report files ...

I'm not certain this is the proper place for this, so if it's in the wrong place, apologies please move it. My boss has asked for some things that fall into the scripting area. Difficulty: I've never ...

Windows only: The SysInternals suite of utilities, including the excellent Process Explorer tool, are a must-have for any serious geek, but they don't come with a built-in way to keep them updated.

In this Daily Drill Down, I’ll show you how to create batch files to help automate tasks. There are many uses for batch files, even in the world of Windows 2000. Any task that can be performed from a ...

BASH is a Unix shell and command language which can run Shell Script files. You do not need to install Ubuntu or any other Linux Distros unless your scripts need the ...

Most of us are familiar with the Command Prompt and its basic commands. We usually execute a set of commands to complete a task or obtain some information. But this can also be done with the help of a ...

Last week’s README file demonstrated how easy it is to turn virtually any desktop machine into an SFTP server. Today’s piece shows how to automate a well-known Windows open source SFTP client using ...

My latest Shortcuts experiments began in earnest on my way back from Rome. I stopped in Ireland for a few days to deal with COVID testing and start ramping back up to my normal work routine. I wasn’t ...

Renaming files in OS X is as easy as selecting them and pressing Return; however, if you regularly rename many files then you might benefit from setting up a rename workflow in Automator. Topher ...