An Experts Exchange member requires a utility that accepts a file with a list of IP addresses and PINGs each of the addresses in the list. If there are any failures, the utility sends an email containing the IP addresses and error messages of all the failed PINGs. This article presents a solution.
AutoHotkey is an excellent, free, open source programming/scripting language for Windows. It started out as a keyboard/mouse macros product, but has expanded into a robust language. This article provides an introduction to it, with links to additional resources for EE members who want to learn more.
In configurations with multiple monitors, it can be difficult and time-consuming to move the mouse pointer to a particular monitor. This article presents a script written in AutoHotkey that defines hotkeys — such as Alt+Ctrl+1, Alt+Ctrl+2, etc. — to move the mouse easily and quickly to any monitor.