Many information technology (IT) professionals use Windows Software Update Services (WSUS) to manage updates across all their Windows systems and other third-party software. When WSUS is paired with ...

Typically, on a Windows-based PC, you can check an item or a folder’s size by just right-clicking the item or folder and then selecting Properties from the context menu. In this post, we will show you ...

There are two things that you can do using PowerShell to get physical disk information, including serial number, disk size, free space, and more. Get General Information. Retrieve detailed information ...

Ever since Windows Server was first introduced back in the '90s, the tool of choice for managing system services has been the Service Control Manager. It is possible, however, to manage system ...

Don’t copy and paste the same code over and over again. Instead, create a PowerShell function and save yourself time.

PowerShell is more than just scripting and automation. Given the right functions, you can also use it to solve numerical equations -- from the simple to the complex. Here's how. PowerShell is not just ...

One of the features I like about PowerShell is automatic variables. Automatic variables save you time and provide a more consistent approach at figuring out what's going on under the hood of your ...

If you’re confident with coding, you may find it easier to install Windows patches with PowerShell than to use Microsoft’s system. With PowerShell, you can remotely manage updates across multiple ...

Instead of viewing data in a static list, use PowerShell's grid view capability to manipulate how your data is displayed. PowerShell is well-known for its ability to display data in rows and columns.

This comprehensive guide covers essential PowerShell information, including features, system requirements, and how Microsoft's framework extends to task automation and management. PowerShell was ...

I think it’s time to talk in depth about some of the most important features of PowerShell: Providers and modules. (Snap-ins have also been important, but they are being gradually phased out.) These ...

FFmpeg was designed as a cross-platform solution for video and audio recording, conversion, and streaming. Its About page describes the command-line tool as “the leading multimedia framework, able to ...