PowerShell is an advanced form of command prompt. It is extended with a huge set of ready-to-use cmdlets and comes with the ability to use .NET framework/C# in various scenarios. Windows includes a GUI tool, PowerShell ISE, which allows editing and debugging scripts in a useful way. If you are using it frequently, you might find it useful to add 'Edit with PowerShell ISE as Administrator' to the context menu.
Category: Windows 10
Cumulative Updates for Windows 10 July 16, 2018
Microsoft released a set of cumulative updates for a number of supported Windows versions 10. Here is the list of updates with their change logs.
Screen Sketch Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows 10 (Hotkeys)
As you may already know, Windows 10 "Redstone 5" comes with a revamped screen snipping experience, featuring a new Screen Sketch UWP app. Originally introduced as part of the Windows Ink Workspace, it comes with a variety of benefits - and it can now be updated via the Microsoft Store, it will now show up in the list when you press Alt + tab, you can set the window size according to your preferences, and more. If you have installed and used it, you might be interested in learning its keyboard shortcuts. These hotkeys can help you save time and increase productivity.
Administrative Templates v2 for Windows 10 version 1803
Microsoft has updated the set of administrative templates for Windows 10 version 1803, known as "April 2018 Update". They include a number of *.admx files to apply the Group Policy options properly.
Disable Device Driver Automatic Installation in Windows 10
By default, Windows 10 automatically searches for drivers on Windows Update, and downloads and installs them for devices connected to the computer. Starting with Windows 7, it also automatically downloads information (metadata) about these connected devices to display them with realistic icons.
Redstone 5 Release Could Be Named “October 2018 Update”
The name for the upcoming "Redstone 5" update to Windows 10 has made its first appearance. It looks like Microsoft is planning to use the wording "October 2018 Update" as the final name for this release.
Change Text Zoom Level in Notepad in Windows 10
Notepad is a simple text editor for Microsoft Windows. It has been included in all versions of Microsoft Windows since Windows 1.0 in 1985. While Microsoft hasn’t updated Notepad for years, Windows 10 Build 17713 features some highly requested changes.
Windows 10 Build 17713 Is Out With New Features
Microsoft is releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17713 from the "Redstone 5" branch to Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring. This release comes with a number of improvements and fixes made for Edge. Also, Notepad has received improvements like text zooming, line numbering, along with fixes for long-standing issues. Besides these changes, Windows Defender Application Guard and Windows Ink have also received improvements and fixes.
Create a User Account in Windows 10 with PowerShell
Although the concept of multiple users sharing one device or one PC is getting rarer by the day, there are still cases when you have to share PCs. In such a situation, it is useful to have multiple user accounts on a single PC. Recently, we saw how to create a new user account in Windows 10. Sometimes it can be useful to create a user account with PowerShell. Here is how it can be done.
Manage Optional Features in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with a number of features which are not enabled by default. For example, you can the SMB1 Sharing protocol manually if you really need it. Or, you can remove the XPS Viewer app if you find no use for it. These tasks can be done by managing Optional Features. In this article, we will see how to add or remove Optional features in Windows 10.
