In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Knowing how to play various card games or some compact boardgames, like portable checkers or chess, also comes in handy when you have long car rides, or for when the electricity goes out. There are plenty of simple and fun games you can learn to play with your friends or by yourself. Grab some friends or family members to play classic board games like Monopoly, Candy Land, or Pictionary. Challenge people to a complex game of Settlers of Catan or Scrabble. Turn on a gaming console if you have access to one, and revisit an old game you haven't played in a while. Simulator games like "Sims" are great to play on days when you are bored because the gaming experience is different each time you play. Card games are portable and can be played anywhere. If you want to play a card game by yourself, learn how to play solitaire, mahjong solitaire, or spider solitaire. If you have someone who will play cards with you, try games like go-fish, gin rummy, or poker. Play short, silly games that don't require any tools like charades or chopsticks. Go to your local library and check out some books on how to get started, or watch tutorials online to help master some basic words and phrases. Maybe you want to learn Spanish or Japanese as a second language. Get involved with some local instrument classes at a recreation center, or find tutorials online that will teach you the basics and how to read sheet music. Pick an instrument that excites you like the guitar, bass, or even the tuba. Study different techniques from various musicians, and pick a method of learning that best suits you. For example, if you want to learn how to play the guitar, you can spend your time listening to new guitarists to study their technique. Specifically look for old shows that you can marathon watch, or watch over the span of several weeks. Shows that you can continuously watch will keep you engaged longer, and pass more time. Most people listen to familiar music passively, hearing it in the background while doing other things. Update your playlist by finding new music to listen to. Find music that makes you want to get up and dance or music that will help pass time while doing household chores or while walking from place to place. This will make listening to music more of an activity and less of an ambiance. Searching for new music on Pandora, Spotify, Google Play Music, or other music apps is a great way to get new songs similar to the ones you love. Try out podcasts, which are free radio programs you can download off iTunes. They cover comedy, news, music, entertainment, and much more. Look around for art supplies, scraps of fabric, or any small objects you can improvise with to make an art project. This can be a fun way to pass the time, and you might end up with a new house decoration. Consider making a holiday or seasonal wreath for your front door, painting some pottery for a new herb garden, or transforming your seashell collection into a beautiful sounding wind chime. Make sure to also stock up on crafting materials for the next time you're bored. If you are often looking for something to do at home, take some time to pick out some arts and crafts supplies. You don't need to devote yourself to perfecting a new hobby, although you certainly can. Just try out a few different crafts, such as pottery or bead jewelry, until you find one that enjoyably passes the time. If you are more interested in house improvement or DIY repairs, pick up a new skill such as carpentry or roof repair. If you like cooking for fun, or have never tried it before, find a new recipe to experiment with. Flip through a cookbook or online recipe collection like FoodGawker. When your creation is complete, have some friends over, and share the results with others. Many people bake when they're bored or stressed, especially in the evening when tension from a long day has accumulated. This is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth and keep yourself entertained. You can find hundreds of cookie recipes online or in cookbooks.
Summary: Learn a game on days when the weather forces you to stay inside. Start learning a new language that has always interested you. Learn to play an instrument to give you something to practice. Find a new television show or movie to watch when you want to relax. Listen to new music that excites you to liven up boring tasks. Get crafty by making decorations that will serve a purpose in your home. Try out a new recipe for dinner and invite some friends over to taste it. Bake cookies or other simple desserts to destress.

Problem: Article: The msg command replaces a lot of the functionality of the discontinued net send command. Unfortunately, the msg command is limited to the Professional and Enterprise editions of Windows. If you are using a Home edition, you'll need to upgrade to Professional or Enterprise in order to use the msg command. You can see what version of Windows you're running by pressing Win+Pause, or by right-clicking "Computer" and selecting "Properties". Your version of Windows will be listed under the "Windows edition" section. Like net send, the msg command is run from the Command Prompt. There are several ways you can open it, depending on the version of Windows you are using, or you can press Win and type "cmd". Windows Vista and 7 - Open the Command Prompt from the Start menu. Windows 8.1, and 10 - Right-click the Start button and select "Command Prompt". Windows 8 - Press Win+X and select "Command Prompt". Type msg and press Space. You'll be adding routing information as well as the message itself to the end of the command. The msg command has some different routing options than the old net send command: msg username - Enter a username on your network to send a message to that user. msg session - Enter the name of a specific session that you want to send the message to. msg sessionID - Enter the number of the specific session that you want to send the message to. msg @filename - Enter the name of the file that contains a list of usernames, sessions, and/or session IDs that you want to send the message to. Useful for department lists. msg * - This will send the message to everyone on the server. If you want to send the message to someone on a different server, enter the server information after the recipient information. If you don't specify a server, the message will be sent on the current server. msg * /server:servername You can add a time limit to your message if it is time sensitive. The time is indicated in seconds. The time limit modifier comes after the server information (if present). msg * /time:seconds (e.g. 300 seconds for a five minute time limit) Once you've set all of your options, you can add your message to the end of the command. You can also press Enter without entering a message, and you'll be prompted to type it on a separate line. For example msg @salesteam /server:EASTBRANCH /time:600 Congrats everyone on exceeding your sales goal this quarter! Press Enter to send the message. The other users should receive it immediately. The msg command is designed to send messages to terminal users, not necessarily to different Windows computers on the same network. There are a couple of different errors you may encounter when using the msg command: 'msg' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. - If you receive this message, you are not running a version of Windows that supports msg. You'll need to upgrade to the Professional edition to access the command. Error 5 getting session names or Error 1825 getting session names - There was a problem communicating with the recipient. Some users have fixed this problem by opening the Registry Editor on the recipient's computer (Run "regedit" to open it), navigating to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server", and changing "AllowRemoteRPC" from "0" to "1".
Summary:
Check if your version of Windows supports the msg command. Open the Command Prompt. Start the command. Define who you are sending the message to. Define the server you want to check for recipients on (optional). Set a time limit (optional). Add your message. Send the message. Troubleshoot errors.