Tools

Mastering mklink: How to Make Windows Behave Like Linux (Sorta)

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Ever wish you could trick Windows into thinking your files and folders are somewhere they’re not — without copying a single byte? 😏
Whether you’re syncing game saves to the cloud, taming unruly config files, or just want your OS to behave a bit more like Linux, you’re in the right place.

In this guide, we’ll dive into mklink, one of the most underrated (and wildly useful) tools in Windows.
No fluff — just real examples, practical tips, and the occasional nerdy grin.

Let’s link stuff like pros.

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Mastering Internet Speed Tests in Windows: CMD, PowerShell & a Dash of Nerdy Fun

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You’re on your fourth coffee, your download speed feels like it’s coming through a dial-up modem, and your Zoom call looks like it’s been processed by Minecraft. You need to test your internet speed—but firing up a browser, dodging ads, and watching spinning gauges isn’t the vibe today.

Let’s do it like IT pros do—from the command line.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to use Speedtest CLI (the official command-line tool from Ookla) on Windows to test your internet connection like a tech-savvy ninja. We’ll start with simple usage, level up with automation in PowerShell, and hint at more powerful features hiding just beneath the surface.

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