I have been working on this for while but I am truly happy to announce that I have released a new book. PowerShell for Beginners. In our day and age, working as an IT Pro or even a developer, PowerShell is not a subject that can be missed. I encourage […]
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Prepare to bid farewell to a long-standing companion as Microsoft brings the curtain down on WordPad. The technology giant recently revealed its intentions to phase out WordPad in an upcoming Windows update, with specific timing yet to be disclosed, as reported by Bleeping Computer. Since the debut of Windows 95, […]
Let’s unravel the intricacies of using Windows PowerShell to uncover the nuances between two instances of the same process running on your system. This illuminating technique involves the adept utilization of the Compare-Object cmdlet, revealing insights that might otherwise remain hidden. Imagine you’re on a quest to scrutinize and distinguish […]
Ever heard of a Custom OMA-URI? It’s like a secret admin tool in Microsoft Intune that lets you personalize the way devices are managed. Intune is pretty handy with its default settings for device management, but there are moments when you need to tweak things your own way. What is […]
The built-in Teams app for Windows is a pre-installed version of Microsoft Teams that comes bundled with the Windows operating system. This integration aims to provide users with seamless access to Teams’ collaboration and communication features right from their desktop, without the need to separately install the application. However, it’s […]
Microsoft has recently announced significant alterations to its Microsoft 365 and Office 365 offerings in response to concerns raised by European competition authorities. The European Commission’s formal investigation into the bundling of Microsoft Teams with these suites has prompted proactive measures from Microsoft to address these concerns, even as the […]
Let’s dive into using Windows PowerShell to set static IP and DNS addresses on a server. In this walkthrough, I’ll walk you through the process with a concise breakdown of the steps. Here’s the script, named `SetStaticIP.ps1`, that performs the IP and DNS configuration: $wmi = Get-WmiObject win32_networkadapterconfiguration -filter “ipenabled […]
For those familiar with Unix or Linux, the concept of parallel processing using jobs isn’t foreign. PowerShell brings forth the ability to execute commands in the background, freeing up the console for other tasks. I explored cmdlets like “Start-Job,” which enable launching multiple jobs simultaneously, thus sidestepping the delay of […]
Toast notifications are a type of unobtrusive and visually appealing pop-up notification that appears on the screen of a Windows device. They are designed to grab the user’s attention without interrupting their workflow. The term “toast” is derived from the way these notifications resemble a slice of toast popping up […]
As mentioned in the previous blog post, as an IT Pro you are usually executing commands within the NT System\Administrator account, meaning you cannot delete files simply on the current logged in user. But fear not, we can fix this with the following PowerShell code: $users = Get-ChildItem “Registry::HKEY_USERS” | […]
In the IT Pros world, when executing commands these are usually executed within the “System Context”, or better explained with the NT System\Administrator account. The NT AUTHORITY\System account, often referred to as the “system account” or “local system,” is a built-in account in Windows operating systems. It is one of […]
OneDrive by Microsoft, previously known as SkyDrive, is a cloud-based storage service that offers users the convenience of storing and synchronizing files, including Microsoft Office documents and photos. Integrated seamlessly into the operating system, OneDrive functions like a regular folder, making it easy for users to interact with their stored […]
To effortlessly retrieve the device’s uptime, indicating the time of its last reboot, execute the command provided below: Get-ciminstance Win32_OperatingSystem | Select -Exp LastBootUpTime Furthermore, there exist notification messages, known as toasts, that prompt users to initiate a reboot via this approach. This method operates seamlessly unless a certain scenario […]