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Update PowerShell 7 in Windows 11 with command line
PowerShell

Command Line to Update PowerShell 7 in Windows 11/10

PowerShell 7 is a super useful tool for both developers and IT pros to make their work easier by automating stuff and keeping things in line. If you like keeping your tools fresh to get all the [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
PowerShell Access to the path is denied
Computing

PowerShell “Access to the path is denied” (Administrator)

When you’re working with PowerShell to handle files and folders, sometimes you hit a snag with a message that says “Access to the path is denied.” You might see this pop up [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
How to Open URL in PowerShell in Chrome Edge Firefox
Browser

PowerShell: Open URL in Chrome, Edge or Firefox

When you’re using PowerShell, sometimes you need to open a link in a certain browser, like Chrome or Firefox. This can help you test things out in different browsers or do tasks that need [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
How to Use Tar to Create Zip Archive Files in Windows 11
Computing

Use Tar to Create Zip Archive Files in Windows 11

The tar command is like a Swiss Army knife for dealing with files in both Unix and Linux, and guess what? It works in Windows 11 and Windows 10 too! This handy tool helps you bundle up a bunch [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Start-ADSyncSyncCycle is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet
Microsoft

Start-ADSyncSyncCycle is not recognized as a cmdlet (Fix)

When working with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and its sync services, admins often use the Start-ADSyncSyncCycle PowerShell command to kick off sync cycles by hand. This command is super [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Install Active Directory Users and Computers via PowerShell
Network

Install Active Directory Users and Computers via PowerShell

Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) is a handy tool for IT admins in Windows setups. It lets you take care of user accounts, groups, and other stuff in Active Directory (AD) through a [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Add Suffix Prefix to All Files in a Folder in Windows 11 10
Computing

Add Suffix/Prefix to All Files in a Folder in Windows 11/10

Handling lots of files can be really boring, especially if you need to change their names to follow a certain pattern. This could be organizing your photos, backup files, or any bunch of [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Get-AppxPackage Access is Denied Windows 11
PowerShell

Get-AppxPackage is Not Recognized or Access is Denied

When you’re working with system apps on Windows 11 or Windows 10 and need to do things like uninstalling, reinstalling, or fixing them, you might use the Get-AppxPackage cmdlet. It’s [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
How to Reverse an Array in PowerShell
Computing

How to Reverse an Array in PowerShell

PowerShell is like a Swiss army knife for automating tasks and managing configurations on Windows. It’s packed with tools to play around with data, including arrays. Flipping arrays [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Using a PowerShell Script to Add a Printer Driver by IP
Computing

Using a PowerShell Script to Add a Printer Driver by IP

PowerShell is a handy tool that comes with Microsoft Windows. It lets system administrators and power users automate boring tasks. In this guide, we’ll show you how to use a PowerShell [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago