How-To Geek on MSN

Want to set up Windows like a power user? Start with these 4 tools

Set up a new Windows PC faster with these command line tools that install apps, improve usability, and remove everyday ...
XDA Developers on MSN

I automated file organization with one PowerShell script

This simple script tamed my Downloads folder.
Security Boulevard

Fake Temu Coin airdrop uses ClickFix trick to install stealthy malware

A fake $TEMU crypto airdrop uses the ClickFix trick to make victims run malware themselves and quietly installs a ...
Windows Report

AI-Written Windows 11 Debloat Script Sparks Debate Over Performance Gains

Reddit user claims AI-generated PowerShell script can debloat Windows 11, but the reported performance improvements remain ...
Wired

You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line

I can't stand opening the Microsoft Store. It's slow to load, confusing to browse, and full of ads for things I don't care about. Luckily, thanks to a new feature, I don't have to open the Microsoft ...
PC World

Windows 11 tip: Open PowerShell or CMD in any folder with one click

As a Windows 11 user, there might be times when you want to execute a Command Prompt action directly in a specific folder, like initiating a copy process. For more advanced stuff, you might want to ...
TechSpot

This PowerShell script promises to remove every AI feature from Windows

Editor's take: Microsoft is doubling down on its plan to turn Windows 11 into an "agentic AI" platform, and in the process seems determined to strip away the last bits of user agency left in the OS.
Bleeping Computer

Windows PowerShell now warns when running Invoke-WebRequest scripts

Microsoft says Windows PowerShell now warns when running scripts that use the Invoke-WebRequest cmdlet to download web content, aiming to prevent potentially risky code from executing. As Microsoft ...
TweakTown

YouTube deletes Windows 11 bypass tutorial over 'serious harm or death' risk

TL;DR: Microsoft ended Windows 10 support, prompting users to upgrade to Windows 11, which demands higher hardware and a Microsoft Account with internet access. CyberCPU Tech demonstrated ways to ...
PC World

I customize Windows 11 in seconds with vibe-coded AI scripts. Here’s how

AutoHotkey (AHK) is a free and simple yet powerful Windows scripting language. It doesn’t get a lot of press these days, but Windows geeks used to love writing and swapping AHK scripts. Well, that’s ...
Redmond Magazine

Using PowerShell To Back Up Windows 11

A PowerShell script using WBAdmin can create full system backups of Windows 11, offering a simple, scriptable alternative for advanced users. Over the last couple of years, I have written a few blog ...
CSOonline

How to log and monitor PowerShell activity for suspicious scripts and commands

Attackers are increasingly abusing sanctioned tools to subvert automated defenses. Tracking your Windows fleet’s PowerShell use — especially consultant workstations — can provide early indications of ...