Migrating a Windows 11 installation has traditionally been a cumbersome process, often associated with hours of setup, app installation, and inevitable troubleshooting. With the release of powerful PowerShell scripting tools and integration with modern package managers like WinGet, however, the...
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The evolution of scripting engines within Windows has long reflected broader shifts in both web technology and operating system security. With the release of Windows 11 version 24H2, Microsoft is making a substantial—and largely overdue—change: the JScript9Legacy engine will be enabled by...
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I have a problem I have a script that only uses the URL to change the wallpaper but I have this locally. How can I do this? for NTlite software
# Define the URL for the wallpaper
$url = 'https://images.alphacoders.com/137/1377548.png'
$outputPath = "$env:TEMP\wallpaper.png"
try {
# Download...
Windows 11's upcoming 25H2 update introduces a significant enhancement: a native option to uninstall default Microsoft Store apps via Group Policy. This development addresses longstanding user concerns about pre-installed applications often labeled as "bloatware."
Historically, removing these...
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Here is a summary of the update described in the Microsoft Support KB article for KB5062688 (Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025, released July 8, 2025):
Summary
This update improves the Windows recovery environment (WinRE) for Windows 11 24H2 and...
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For Windows power users, administrators, and developers, the slow yet inevitable phase-out of legacy tools is both a challenge and an opportunity. Microsoft's latest move to deprecate PowerShell 2.0 in Windows 11 Insider builds marks one of the more significant steps forward in modernizing its...
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Few productivity hacks rival the sheer speed and discretion of a “panic button” for instantly closing all your running apps on Windows 11. Whether you’re in a bustling co-working space, about to share your screen for a surprise meeting, or simply seeking that psychological clean slate of a...
Here’s a concise version of how to make your Windows 11 PC greet you with a motivational quote every morning, as described in the How-To Geek article:
Step 1: Create a Text File with Motivational Quotes
Open Notepad.
Type your favorite quotes, one per line (e.g.):
Be yourself; everyone else is...
For more than a decade, PowerShell 2.0 has lingered as a legacy artifact in the Windows ecosystem. Now, Microsoft is finally drawing the curtain on what was once a revolutionary command-line tool, announcing its removal from Windows 11 in a move that is both overdue and transformative for...
As Microsoft pivots toward a more streamlined, secure, and modernized iteration of Windows 11, the company has begun a significant and symbolic effort: the removal of PowerShell 2.0 from its operating system. This move is part of a sweeping initiative to clean up Windows 11—shedding legacy code...
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The sun has finally set on a little-known but significant chapter of Windows history: PowerShell 2.0 has been fully removed from the latest preview builds of Windows 11, with Microsoft confirming that its disappearance will become standard in an upcoming mainstream update. While the majority of...
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With Microsoft's rollout of Windows 11 Canary Channel build 27891, the software giant makes a decisive move by officially removing the legacy PowerShell 2.0, coupled with a slate of fixes and new features that underscore the platform’s continuing evolution. PowerShell 2.0, once central to...
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Microsoft's recent release of Windows 11 update KB5060829 has introduced a notable issue concerning the Windows Firewall. Users have reported encountering a recurring error in the Security event log, specifically Event ID 2042 labeled "Config Read Failed" with the message "More data is...
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Many Windows users have long relied on the built-in Microsoft Print to PDF feature as a seamless method to quickly create high-quality PDFs from any printable document, be it a Word file, a spreadsheet, web page, or even a photo. This convenient functionality, which masquerades as a virtual...
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With major updates and interface overhauls, Windows 11 has sparked both excitement and confusion across the global user base. For many, the simplest of questions—“Do I have Windows 11?”—has become unexpectedly important. Whether for troubleshooting, gaining access to the latest features, or...
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In May 2025, cybersecurity researchers at Varonis Threat Labs uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign exploiting Microsoft 365's Direct Send feature. This attack has targeted over 70 organizations, with 95% based in the United States, across sectors such as financial services, manufacturing...
Windows network administrators know that the smooth operation of their infrastructure often hinges on robust and flexible IP address management. The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is the critical service tasked with assigning and managing these IP configurations, including not just...
For many users, custom DNS settings are the unsung heroes that help ensure faster, more reliable, and sometimes even safer web browsing. However, a persistent and puzzling problem has been noted across Windows 11 (and 10) systems: carefully chosen DNS configurations often revert to defaults or...
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