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Batch files are the computer handyman’s way of getting things done. They can automate everyday tasks, shorten the required time to do something, and translate a complex process into something anyone could operate.

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to write a simple batch file. You’ll learn the basics of what batch files can do and how to write them yourself.

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