In this tutorial, I will explain how to use PowerShell to get the current logged-on user on a remote computer. By the end of this post, you’ll be able to use PowerShell commands to identify logged-on users on remote machines. PowerShell to Get the Current Logged On User on a Remote Computer Now, let me … Read more
In this tutorial, I will explain how to create a PowerShell script that prevents your computer screen from going inactive or your PC from entering sleep mode. This is particularly useful during presentations, long-running tasks, or when you need to keep your computer awake for an extended period. Let me explain how to keep your … Read more
Recently, there have been some issues with some computers; we require computer information to debug more. It is easy to collect various system and hardware details using PowerShell cmdlets. In this tutorial, I will explain how to gather detailed computer information using PowerShell. Get Computer Information Using PowerShell By using different PowerShell cmdlets, you can … Read more
Recently, someone asked about creating a shortcut to a folder. PowerShell is perfect for this kind of requirement. In this tutorial, I will explain how to create a shortcut to a folder using PowerShell. Note: You should have administrative privileges in the system where you want to create a shortcut. Create a Shortcut to a … Read more
In this tutorial, I will explain how to create local user accounts in Windows using PowerShell. PowerShell provides a quick and easy way to automate the process of creating new users. I recently needed to set up several new employee accounts on Windows PCs in our office, so I used PowerShell to speed things up. … Read more
In this tutorial, I will explain how to create desktop shortcuts with custom icons using PowerShell. As an IT administrator, I recently faced the challenge of creating desktop shortcuts for various applications with specific icons on multiple user computers. Let me show you now how to do this. Create Desktop Shortcuts with Custom Icons Using … Read more
In this tutorial, I will explain how to create a self-signed certificate using PowerShell. As a system administrator in the USA, I recently faced a situation where I needed to set up a secure testing environment for a web application. Creating a self-signed certificate was the quickest and most efficient solution. In this tutorial, I’ll … Read more
In this tutorial, I will explain how to disable the Windows Firewall using PowerShell. As an IT administrator for a company based in the USA, I recently faced an issue where I needed to streamline the process of managing the Windows Firewall across multiple networked machines. After some research, I found that PowerShell provides an … Read more
Recently, I got a requirement to create local admin accounts on Windows machines. It is easy to make these local admin accounts using Microsoft PowerShell. In this tutorial, I will explain how to create a local admin account using PowerShell with some examples. Note: You need administrator access to the computer where you want to … Read more
In this tutorial, I will explain how to create and manipulate lists in PowerShell. Lists in PowerShell are data structures that allow you to store and manage collections of items efficiently. You can use a PowerShell list while working with managing user data, configuring systems, or automating tasks, etc. Why Use Lists in PowerShell? Lists … Read more
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