To avoid errors, it's important to write PowerShell scripts that prevent code from running on an unintended platform. Luckily, this is easier to do than it sounds. Up until a few years ago, PowerShell ...

PowerShell can do far more than most users realize. Explore 10 hidden capabilities that save time, improve reporting, and supercharge your workflow.

At some point, I noticed I was repeating the same routine every week. None of the stuff I was doing was difficult, but it was a collection of small chores that kept interrupting real work. I'd have to ...

While software can sync files and folders for you, it's often limited in scope. Learn how a PowerShell script can help you ...

PowerShell seems to have the ability to automate just about anything. Active Directory (AD) is no different. By downloading a freely available PowerShell module, an IT admin can manage every facet of ...

If you need to create and configure VMs on a regular basis, using Windows PowerShell to do so can speed up the process. Whether you need to test new or standardized server setups, Hyper-V gives you an ...

In this post, we will see how to use PowerShell Scripts to create & add Shutdown, Restart, Logoff, Switch User, Hibernation Tiles to Windows 8.1/8 Start Menu/Screen. As you know Windows 8 has a Start ...

I advise against it. But if you must use a logon script to authenticate, here's how to get it done with PowerShell. In my PowerShell training classes or at conferences I inevitably face the question ...

On Windows 10, the Task Scheduler is a useful tool that has been around for many years, and it provides a friendly graphical interface to create automated routines. When you use this tool, you can ...