Thinking about writing a Windows Script Host script to automate some chore?  Well you might want to read this article:
Everything You Really Want to Know about the Windows Script Host

If you are a C++ programmer and you need to learn Delphi, check this out:
Major Differences Between the Syntax of C++ and Object Pascal

If you are wondering about how to back up your files to CD-ROM, or you want to make your own backup procedure, have a look at this article: How to Backup Your Files to CD-ROM

If you are a C++ programmer learning COM, and Visual Basic types (otherwise known as OLE automation types) such as VARIANTs, SAFEARRAYs, and BSTRs are giving you fits, then click here: VARIANTs, SAFEARRAYs, and BSTRs, Oh My!