How-To Geek on MSN

5 PowerShell commands that fix Windows problems faster than any PC optimizer ever could

Special optimization apps promise to fix your PC, but you don't need them—PowerShell can do it better.
PC World

Windows 11’s Secure Boot fix update finally rolls out to more PCs

Microsoft is rolling out critical Secure Boot certificate updates to Windows 11 systems, with PCWorld reporting that current certificates expire in June 2026. Users must install quality updates and ...
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 remote-access backdoor.
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 ...
tech2geek

5 PowerShell Scripts That Transform Windows — Automate, Clean, and Take Back Control

For many Windows users, PowerShell is just a strange black window you open once in a while to paste a command from a forum. In reality, PowerShell is one of the most powerful tools built into Windows.
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 ...
Geeky Gadgets

Remove Windows 11 Bloatware & Tracking For a Faster, Private and More Efficient PC

Have you ever wondered how much control you really have over your Windows 11 system? Beneath its polished interface lies a maze of pre-installed apps, intrusive tracking features, and bloated settings ...
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 ...
TWCN Tech News

Convert videos and audio files using PowerShell in Windows 11

Well, PowerShell itself doesn’t come with a feature to allow you to convert your files. Instead, you will need to use third-party popular tools like FFmpeg and HandBrakeCLI. A lot will also depend on ...
TechRepublic

Windows Administrator’s PowerShell Script Kit (Part 2)

Speed up Active Directory tasks with these 10 PowerShell scripts, such as setting passwords remotely and creating an audit report. Save Time — Boost efficiency by automating repetitive and mundane ...