UPnP Device Host (upnphost) is a service in Windows that enables devices on your network to automatically discover and interact with each other. While this service can be convenient for device connectivity and communication, there may be situations where you want to disable it for security or privacy reasons. You […]
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SSDP Discovery (SSDPSRV) is a service in Windows that enables the discovery of Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) devices on your network. While this service can be useful for device discovery and network setup, there may be situations where you want to disable it for security or privacy reasons. You […]
Simple TCP/IP Services (simptcp) is a feature in Windows that provides a set of basic networking services, such as echo, daytime, and quote of the day. However, there may be situations where you want to disable this feature for security or performance reasons. In this article, we’ll explore how to […]
Let’s dive into the exciting world of Microsoft Entra ID and learn about its significance. Microsoft has announced that Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) will now be known as Microsoft Entra ID. This rebranding initiative is a significant step forward for the Microsoft Entra product line. Microsoft Entra ID aims […]
Routing and Remote Access (RemoteAccess) is a Windows service that provides network routing and remote access capabilities. It allows computers to act as routers, providing network connectivity between different networks, and enables remote users to access the network resources of a private network over a public network such as the […]
OpenSSH SSH Server (sshd) is a popular implementation of the secure shell (SSH) protocol, which allows secure remote access to a system. In this case, we’ll explore how to disable the OpenSSH SSH Server using PowerShell in a more human-friendly way: $ServiceName=”sshd” if (Get-Service $ServiceName -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) { Stop-Service $ServiceName […]
The Microsoft FTP Service (FTPSVC) is a built-in feature in Windows that allows users to set up and manage an FTP server on their system. However, there may be situations where you want to disable the FTPSVC using PowerShell. $ServiceName=”FTPSVC” if (Get-Service $ServiceName -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) { Stop-Service $ServiceName Set-Service […]
Microsoft provides users with the opportunity to join the Windows Insider program, which allows them to receive early updates before the general public. By participating in this program, users can access new features and improvements before they are officially released. The policy setting discussed here determines whether users have access […]
Knowing whether a Windows system is joined to a domain or not can be helpful in various situations, such as troubleshooting network connectivity or determining the level of system access. With PowerShell, you can easily check if a system is joined to a domain in just a few lines: […]
NTFS (New Technology File System) is the default file system used by Windows operating systems. It provides advanced features and capabilities compared to older file systems like FAT32. If you’re curious about the file system being used on your Windows computer or want to check the file system of a […]
When setting up a Windows computer, it’s important to know whether the operating system has been installed in UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) or Legacy mode. This information can help you understand the system’s boot process and determine compatibility with certain features or hardware. Fortunately, you can easily check if […]
Have you ever wondered which edition of Windows is installed on your computer? Knowing the Windows edition can be useful for various reasons, such as ensuring compatibility with certain software or identifying the features available on your system. With PowerShell, you can easily retrieve this information without having to dig […]