Category: Powershell
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Sending WhatsApp Messages from the Command Line: A Step-by-Step Guide
You can utilize the Mudslide console client to send WhatsApp messages directly from the command line or within scripts, which is especially convenient for system administrators who wish to dispatch notifications through automation processes. Mudslide is built on the Baileys library, an unofficial open-source solution enabling interaction with the WhatsApp Web API via WebSockets, and…
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Verifying File Hashes (Checksums) on Windows
Checking the hash (checksum) of a downloaded file is crucial for ensuring its integrity and verifying that the contents have not been altered. This verification process is particularly vital for operating system distributions and software installation images, where ensuring the file’s authenticity is essential. A checksum is calculated using a specific hashing algorithm, typically MD5,…
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How to Check the Software Installation and Removal History in Windows
The Windows Event logs maintain a comprehensive record of software installations, updates, and removals on a computer. These logs are also valuable for determining the specific user responsible for initiating any application installation or removal. Here’s how you can access the application installation logs in Windows: Launch the Event Viewer snap-in by entering eventvwr.msc in…
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How to Schedule PowerShell Scripts with Windows Task Scheduler
On Windows, the integrated Task Scheduler enables users to trigger actions based on schedules or specific events. This guide details the steps to set up a PowerShell script so that it runs automatically via the Windows Task Scheduler. The PS1 script will execute discreetly in the background, free from any pop-ups, and it operates independently…
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How to Set Up Kiosk Mode in Windows 11: A Guide for Single and Multi-App Configurations
Kiosk mode is a specific function in Windows that limits the client to using only certain pre-approved applications in a fully immersive, fullscreen environment. In this mode, any other functions of Windows are disabled and inaccessible. Users are prevented from initiating unapproved applications or adjusting system preferences. This feature is commonly utilized in devices serving…
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How to Map a SharePoint Online Library as a Network Drive in Windows
Connecting SharePoint Online document libraries through the OneDrive client or using the Web interface are the preferred and recommended ways to access document library files on SharePoint. But you can also mount SharePoint Online and OneDrive site libraries in Windows as regular network drives. You can map a SharePoint Online network drive manually or by…
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How to Test Your Internet Speed Using Windows Command Prompt and PowerShell
Many online services allow you to test your Internet connection speed in real-time. If you need to regularly collect Internet connection speed metrics from your provider for monitoring, you can use the popular Speedtest console client from Ookla. Let’s look at how to measure the speed of an Internet connection using the Windows command prompt…
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How to Configure File and Folder Access Auditing on Windows Using Group Policy (GPO)
The file system audit policy in Windows allows to monitor all access events to specific files and folders on a disk. An administrator can enable the audit policy to identify file and folder creation, read, modification, and deletion events on the NTFS file system. File system auditing is most commonly used to control access and…
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Streamline Your Workflow: Adding or Removing Pinned Folders to Quick Access Using PowerShell and GPO
Windows File Explorer has a separate panel that displays a list of favorite folders and locations called Quick Access. Many users and administrators unjustly ignore this handy Windows tool for quickly accessing your favorite folders. This article describes how to use PowerShell and Group Policies to automate the configuration of the Quick Access pane and…
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Step-by-Step Guide to GPU Passthrough in Hyper-V Virtual Machines
The feature RemoteFX vGPU was previously accessible in older Hyper-V versions (starting from Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2) to allocate a host’s discrete GPU to a virtual machine. However, with the release of Windows 10 version 1809 and Windows Server 2019, the support for RemoteFX was discontinued. The upgraded feature, Discrete Device Assignment…