Recently, I was helping an organization automate their workstation setup process, and one of the requirements was to set the default printer via script. If you manage multiple computers or frequently need to switch your default printer, it’s a good idea to use PowerShell. In this tutorial, I will show you several ways to set … Read more
Recently, I was working on a project where I had to manage several local user accounts on multiple Windows machines. One common requirement was to set certain accounts to have passwords that never expire, especially for service accounts where password changes could cause service interruptions. While you can do this manually through the GUI, it … Read more
Recently, I assisted a client in securing their Windows 11 workstations by implementing effective password management for local user accounts. While many administrators rely on the graphical user interface (GUI) for this task, I find that PowerShell offers greater flexibility and efficiency. In this article, I will share multiple methods to set or change passwords … Read more
As an IT administrator, you may be required to set the correct time zone across multiple servers located in different regions. This is a common requirement. You can easily achieve this using PowerShell. In this tutorial, I will explain how to set the time zone using PowerShell in Windows. In PowerShell, you can use the … Read more
Today, I got an interesting requirement from one of my clients. They wanted to set permissions for a folder and nested folders. In this tutorial, I will explain how to set folder permissions using PowerShell. Before setting permissions, let us first understand what NTFS permissions. Understanding NTFS Permissions NTFS (New Technology File System) permissions control … Read more
In this tutorial, I will explain how to update PowerShell on Windows 11. You need to update PowerShell to get the latest features, security updates, and performance improvements. There are several methods for updating PowerShell on Windows. Let me show you. Before you start the update, ensure you have administrative privileges, as you will need … Read more
If you are a system administrator, you might need to determine the default browser on multiple machines within your network. Using PowerShell, you can easily get a system’s default browser. In this tutorial, I will explain how to get the default browser using PowerShell. Note: You should have administrative privileges on the machine(s) you are … Read more
When it comes to command-line interfaces on Windows, you may have heard of Windows Terminal and PowerShell. While they both serve similar purposes, there are some key differences between them. In this tutorial, I will explain the differences between Windows Terminal and PowerShell and explore their features and use cases with examples. What is Windows … Read more
As a system administrator, I was required to list Windows features using PowerShell. In this tutorial, I will explain how to list Windows features using PowerShell. Let me show you how to do this. Note: Open PowerShell with administrative privileges by right-clicking the PowerShell icon and selecting “Run as Administrator. Listing Windows Features with Get-WindowsFeature … Read more
When it comes to command-line tools in Windows, two popular options often come up — Command Prompt (CMD) and Windows PowerShell. We will go through the core differences, key features, etc. This tutorial explains the differences between CMD and PowerShell, their features, and practical examples to help you understand which tool to use for your … Read more
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