Many people know that in Windows 7, as in previous Windows versions there is an MMC management console. It is quite a useful tool for PC administration. The main tools for this are included by default in the Administrative Tools applet of the Control Panel. However, not all users may need them, or the reverse situation may arise when a necessary and frequently used tool is not available in the Administrative Tools applet, and in order to get to it, you need to perform a number of manipulations. In this article, I will tell you how to find a way out of provisions and create your own administration console Windows systems 7 with the set of tools necessary for a particular user.
First of all, you need to create an empty MMC console, for this we will type the command in the Win + R input line mmc.exe and press Enter (Fig. 1).
Picture 1.
In the "File" menu, select the "Add or remove snap-in" item, in the window that opens, select the necessary snap-ins from the list on the left and click on the "Add" button to connect them to our console. Some tools require you to specify the computer that will be controlled by them. In my case, for example, I included three snap-ins in the administration console: Disk Management, Device Manager, and Security Analysis and Configuration (Fig. 2).
Figure 2.
Some tools require you to specify the computer that will be controlled by them, such as the Disk Management snap-in.
After adding the necessary snap-ins, click the "OK" button, go again to the "File" menu and select the "Save" item. We assign a name and choose any place convenient for us to place our own administration console, for example, it will be the Desktop.
To change the parameters of the created administration console, select the "Parameters" line in the "File" menu (Fig. 3).
Figure 3
A tab will open in which we have the following settings: changing the console icon, console mode, and below two more options that are interconnected with the selected console mode. Let's dwell on this moment in more detail.
When each mode is selected, its description is provided in the window. If you select the "Author's" mode, the checkboxes "Do not save changes for this console" and "Allow the user to customize the appearance of the console" will be inactive. By default, the mode is "Author's". This mode implies complete freedom of action with the console for its creator. At the same time, after each end of a session with it, a warning window will be displayed with a question about saving the console settings when it is closed. To get rid of the appearance of this window in the future, you should select "Custom mode" and check the box "Do not save changes for this console", and uncheck the box "Allow the user to customize the appearance of the console". Then close the console and save the changes.
The administration console created in this way will optimize and facilitate the work with the key components of the system, selected based on the needs of a particular user.
Finally, I want to tell you about another interesting snap - "Web Resource Link", which makes it possible to create a link to a web page, for example, to the page of this blog (Fig. 4).
In order to get an idea of the flexibility of MMC, it is useful to review the process of creating a console file - an MMC tool (document) - from the very beginning. For example, let's describe the procedure for creating a new console and adding the Computer Management and Certificates snap-ins to it.
1. From the Start menu, select Run, type mmc, and then click OK. The Consolel window opens with an empty console.
By default, the MMC console opens in author mode, in which you can create new consoles and edit previously created administrative tools. An empty console has no functionality until snap-ins are added to it. The MMC menu commands in the menu bar at the top of the window apply to the entire console.
2. From the File menu (Console), select Add/Remove Snap-in. The Add/Remove Snap-in window opens, listing standalone snap-ins and extension snap-ins that will be added to (or already included with) the console. Snap-ins can be added to the root of the management console or to already existing stand-alone snap-ins (other nodes in the tree); this is indicated in the Snap-ins added to list. In our case, we will leave the default value - Console Root (Console Root).
3. Click the Add button. The Add Standalone Snap-in window (Figure 6.4) will appear on the screen with a list of standalone snap-ins available in the system.
You should distinguish between the names of snap-ins (i.e. their names that were given by the developers and which are fixed in the supplied snap-in packages, see Fig. 6.4) and the names of menu items, MMC tools and nodes in the MMC console snap-in tree.
4. Double click Computer Management. A window will appear with configuration options for this snap-in.
Rice. 6.4. Window with a list of snap-ins available in the system
5. Leave the switch in the Local computer position. Then click the Finish button. The first snap-in has been added to the console.
6. In the snap-in window, select Certificates and click the Add button.
7. In the next window, select the appropriate radio button - This snap-in will always manage certificates for:
- My user account (my user account);
- Service account(service account);
- Computer account (computer account).
8. Click the Finish and Close buttons.
9. In the Add/Remove Snap-in window (which displays a list of snap-ins), click the Extensions tab. This tab lists the extension snap-ins that come with the selected isolated snap-ins. If you do not intend to include all extension snap-ins, deselect the Add all extensions check box (which is checked by default) and uncheck extra snap-ins. When the procedure is complete, click OK.
10. Close the window for adding snap-ins by clicking OK. The console window now contains two snap-ins, Computer Management and Certificates.
11. To save the created instrument, select the Save item from the File menu and specify the file name and folder in which the console file will be saved.
An additional benefit of this approach is that if a user has a roaming profile, that user will always have access to all the tools they create.
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The thirty-year history of video games has given mankind an incredible amount of strong emotions. Video games take people into their own world, allowing them to take their minds off real-life problems, blow off steam, solve complex puzzles, or chat with friends. A wonderful invention.
1. Make Raspberry Pi an all-in-one console
The Raspberry Pi is a retro gamer's dream. A simple and at the same time incredibly convenient device allows you to emulate all the games from the PlayStation for the Game Boy. By using software RetroPie, microSD flash cards and a USB dongle, you can create your own RetroPie system in your laptop. And here is the instructions for use.
2. Turn your Raspberry Pi into a Game Boy
If you really want to create a real retro game project, you should try integrating a Raspberry Pi into a real Game Boy. You will have to find a piece of electronics yourself and find a 3D printer somewhere. But the game is worth the candle, the result on the video:
3. Turn Raspberry Pi into NES Classic
For those who couldn't get their hands on the NES Classic, or just want to go the harder route than just buying on eBay, there are several options. Howchoo has detailed instructions for installing a Raspberry Pi emulator in an original NES cartridge.
4. Build an arcade machine
If you want more, there's always the option to build your own arcade machine and teleport yourself back to the eighties. The guide contains instructions for modifying an old cabinet and control panel into a real gaming masterpiece.
5. Fill the slot machine with “life”
To deal with the electronics inside the slot machine, this video guide is needed. In this case, the Arguino Uno is used to run the emulator. You will also have to deal with acoustic systems, lighting and controllers.
6. Assemble a compact slot machine
If the space in a room or apartment does not allow you to collect bulky toys, you can get by with a compact version of a retro gaming machine. Life hack will allow you to build a miniature project called Porta Pi on the Raspberry Pi platform.
7. Embed the retroconsole into the controller
Game consoles of yesteryear are very different from today's electronics. And this means that the old-school system can be built into a small space. Using the Arduino-based MAKERbuino system, you can take advantage of the open source Gamebuino platform and create something very cool, like a personal Game Boy.
8. Slot machine on a coffee table
Imagine a slot machine on a coffee table. Yes, this is possible. You can use a standard PC system or Raspberry Pi to run the emulation program. .
9. Retro console inside the original console
Many have outdated consoles in the pantry or in the closet. Some of them can be upgraded for modern audio and video standards. And again, the Raspberry Pi comes to the rescue, allowing you to create your own minicomputer.
10. Turn your PC into a retro emulator
The Raspberry Pi is a powerful system for emulating games, but some toys need more power than the Pi processor. You can build your own custom PC based on Linux OS. By the way, computer "hardware" can be built into any slot machine and you get a very casual, exclusive gadget.
11. Use an old TV for a retro console
Older CRT TVs have enough space for a Raspberry Pi. Representatives of the Element14 community showed how to install the Pi in a TV and correctly connect the video image to the controller. Link to detailed instructions here.
12. Build a mechanical version of Donkey Kong
You won't be able to play the mechanical version of Donkey Kong yourself. But if you manage to assemble the project with your own hands, there is a reason for pride. The step-by-step instructions describe all the steps of creation, but you can improvise a little, right?
The Microsoft Management Console (MMC) is often used by system administrators to create fine-grained administration products. With the help of MMC, you can ease the daily tasks assigned to the shoulders of system administrators. All tools that are in the MMC are displayed as consoles. Creating tools in this console is one of the easiest tasks.
You will need
- MMC software.
Instruction
Many gadget addicts began their knowledge of the world of electronics with game consoles and consoles. These were not modern Xbox and PlayStation at all, but Nintendo/Dendy and Sega with pixelated graphics, hardcore difficulty and no game progress saves.
To remember past feelings, go through games that were not completed in childhood, or simply show your children games 25 years ago, you can install console emulators on your computer.
You will have to tinker with the settings of different systems, dance with a tambourine for gamepads to work and play on a small laptop screen. And the quality of the emulation will be so-so.
Much easier put together a small game station which supports more 50 emulators old consoles. Connect the device to a large TV and play using any available gamepads.
1. We buy everything you need to assemble a retro console
- single board computer Raspberry Pi- from 2588 rubles.
- microSD memory card 8 GB or more - from 254 rubles.
- HDMI cable - from 66 rubles.
- gamepads USB or Bluetooth - from 200 rubles.
- you can buy a separate stylish case for 1517 rubles.
Of course, much of this is already in the bins of any gadget lover. For those who will buy the missing goods, I will give some advice.
Buy the latest Raspberry (Pi 3 B+), it has a more powerful quad-core processor that can even run 3D games from the first generation PlayStation, 1 GB random access memory, there is Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Such a box does not have to be connected to the network via a wire or fiddling with “USB whistles”, and gamepads can be connected both via wire and via Bluetooth. It is better to take a computer with a case and a suitable power supply right away.
Game controllers are preferable to take trusted brands. If you have old consoles from Xbox or PlayStation, they will work fine, you can take replicas of the original input devices from Sony or Microsoft.
Do not take radio joysticks or completely unknown gamepads, they may simply not connect to our console.
2. Choose the operating system on which the set-top box will work
After selecting the components, you should decide on the operating system of the future console. At the moment, there are three good builds that are suitable for our task:
Lakka- assembly with a beautiful visual interface in the style of the PlayStation. The project is developing quite slowly, Lakka still has a lot of glitches and shortcomings.
RecalBox– a more advanced all-in-one solution. After installation, the image will already contain a couple of dozen classic games for different platforms. In addition, a media center is integrated into the image KODI. In a couple of clicks, you can turn the game console into a media combine for playing videos from a removable drive, from the Internet or network storage. It is possible to set up IPTV.
retropie- Another multifunctional emulator of old game consoles. Initially, the image does not include games and there is no media player like KODI, however, there is an opportunity to install RetroPie on top of the native operating system for Raspberry - Raspbian. This means that the game service can work on the “malinka” simultaneously with other services, for example, with that connects smart gadgets in the house.
The choice is between the last two options. RecalBox- a simple image with games out of the box and a KODI media center, and retropie for those who want to tinker and install a system on top of Raspbian.
3. Install the operating system on the game console
Installing a gaming system on an already running Raspbian is done through the terminal. We will leave this for the future, now we will try the option for beginners. All the emulators described above are installed in the same way.
For starters, I recommend trying RecalBox. Here is the most understandable and user-friendly interface, the setup is extremely simple, most of the features are included out of the box, and as a bonus we get a media center KODI, which can easily replace a budget TV set-top box for watching movies from a flash drive, over the network or online.
1. Download the selected image from the developer's site.
2. Download and install the Etcher application for writing an image to a memory card.
3. We write the image to the memory card.
4. After the end of the recording, install the memory card in the Raspberry and connect it to the TV.
During the first start, the system will be installed and the initial configuration will take place. Nothing is required from the user, just wait a few minutes before launching the visual shell.
Immediately the system will offer to configure the joystick. It can be either a USB accessory or a wireless one. It is better to have a keyboard at hand to make all the settings in case of problems with connecting the gamepad.
4. Set up the prefix
Of course, the main thing is to teach Raspberry to work with a suitable gamepad. Wired models almost always start up out of the box, from wireless I immediately connected Dualshock 3, the rest had to be manually configured from the system settings.
You can connect up to five gamepads, I think this is superfluous, because most of the old games were designed for 1-4 players.
From the key settings you need to do the following:
1. Switch the interface to Russian. Main Menu (Enter on keyboard) – System settings – Language. Initially, the key is used to confirm actions. "A".
2. Connect to your home Wi-Fi network for easy game downloads. Main Menu - Network Setup activate item Enable WiFi, enter your home network name and password.
3. Set up the web interface. After connecting to the network, remember the IP address and drive it into the browser on the computer.
Several games for different consoles are already preinstalled on the system, but many supported systems do not appear in the menu. Don't worry, those consoles are hidden for which games are not loaded. It is worth throwing the appropriate data into the desired folder and the console will appear in the main menu.
The rest of the parameters are configured as desired.
5. We put games, well, then you understand
It remains only to find the images of the games. You will figure this out on your own. Data can be downloaded from well-known sites or special portals, of course, for informational purposes.
We copy files through the web interface to Raspberry, reboot the system or update the list of games through the settings and plunge into the sea of nostalgic feelings.