How-To Geek on MSN

These 5 Windows PowerShell commands are so good, they feel like cheating

Stop retyping PowerShell commands, these 5 cmdlets do the work for you and will save you more time than you realize.
How-To Geek on MSN

6 PowerShell commands that fix the most common Windows 11 problems in seconds

No click, only type.
TechRepublic

10 Powerful Ways to Use PowerShell Across Windows, Linux, and macOS

PowerShell can do far more than most users realize. Explore 10 hidden capabilities that save time, improve reporting, and supercharge your workflow. If you spend any time working with systems, chances ...
Wired

You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line

I can't stand opening the Microsoft Store. It's slow to load, confusing to browse, and full of ads for things I don't care about. Luckily, thanks to a new feature, I don't have to open the Microsoft ...
tech2geek

5 PowerShell Scripts That Transform Windows — Automate, Clean, and Take Back Control

For many Windows users, PowerShell is just a strange black window you open once in a while to paste a command from a forum. In reality, PowerShell is one of the most powerful tools built into Windows.
PC World

Windows 11 tip: Open PowerShell or CMD in any folder with one click

As a Windows 11 user, there might be times when you want to execute a Command Prompt action directly in a specific folder, like initiating a copy process. For more advanced stuff, you might want to ...
TechSpot

This PowerShell script promises to remove every AI feature from Windows

Editor's take: Microsoft is doubling down on its plan to turn Windows 11 into an "agentic AI" platform, and in the process seems determined to strip away the last bits of user agency left in the OS.
Bleeping Computer

Windows PowerShell now warns when running Invoke-WebRequest scripts

Microsoft says Windows PowerShell now warns when running scripts that use the Invoke-WebRequest cmdlet to download web content, aiming to prevent potentially risky code from executing. As Microsoft ...
Redmond Magazine

Using PowerShell To Back Up Windows 11

A PowerShell script using WBAdmin can create full system backups of Windows 11, offering a simple, scriptable alternative for advanced users. Over the last couple of years, I have written a few blog ...
CSOonline

How to log and monitor PowerShell activity for suspicious scripts and commands

Attackers are increasingly abusing sanctioned tools to subvert automated defenses. Tracking your Windows fleet’s PowerShell use — especially consultant workstations — can provide early indications of ...
Redmond Magazine

Q&A: PowerShell for Everyone

PowerShell has long been a cornerstone of IT automation, but for many professionals -- especially those just starting out -- it can seem intimidating. At this year's TechMentor conference (taking ...
TechRepublic

Windows Administrator’s PowerShell Script Kit (Part 1)

Enhance Active Directory tasks with these 21 PowerShell scripts, such as creating accounts, checking for account lockouts, and finding domain administrators. Save Time — Boost efficiency by automating ...