Have you ever felt like Excel is both your greatest ally and your most frustrating challenge? For decades, this spreadsheet giant has been the backbone of countless workflows, yet its complexity often ...

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.

As part of the December 2025 Patch Tuesday Update for Windows 11 version 23H2, 24H2, and 25H2, Microsoft made some changes to PowerShell 5.1. So, if you came across a new security warning in Windows ...

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 ...

In 1969, a now-iconic commercial first popped the question, “How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?” This deceptively simple line in a 30-second script managed ...

Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug ...

I'm currently trying to get a few Powershell scripts to run via Intune to Windows 11 Pro laptops. The Powershell scripts run fine when tested via local Powershell but Intune doesn't seem to do ...

QuietShell is a command-line application for headless PowerShell execution supporting both in-process runspaces and out-of-process execution models. QuietShell eliminates console window visibility ...

Attackers are increasingly abusing sanctioned tools to subvert automated defenses. Tracking your Windows fleet’s PowerShell use — especially consultant workstations — can provide early indications of ...

PowerShell scripts are used to automate repetitive tasks and make some changes to your system’s configuration. However, we have noticed that at times, Windows can’t run a PowerShell script in Windows ...

Enhance Active Directory tasks with these 21 PowerShell scripts, such as creating accounts, checking for account lockouts, and finding domain administrators. Save Time — Boost efficiency by automating ...