Category Archives: Microsoft

Create Windows 11 USB Boot Media

Creating a bootable USB drive on Windows 11 is similar to the process on previous versions of Windows. You can use a bootable USB drive to install or repair the operating system, or run live environments like Linux distributions. To make a bootable USB drive, you’ll need a USB flash drive with sufficient storage capacity (at least 8GB)… Read More »

Restarting the Print Spooler

The Windows Printer Spooler Service is a key operating system component that manages all printing on your computer. It is started when your PC boots and runs unattended, 24×7 as a Windows Service. The service runs inside a process called spoolsv.exe.

For Loop in DOS Batch

In batch scripting, you can use a for loop to iterate over a set of values or files. The for loop in batch files has different variations, such as for /F, for /R, and for %%variable. I’ll show you an example of a basic for loop using the for %%variable syntax.

Using @ in Batch Files

In a batch file, the at sign (@) is used as a prefix before a command to suppress its output from being displayed on the console. When a command is prefixed with an at sign, only the output generated by the command is hidden, while the command itself is still executed.

Using PowerShell to Work with Group Policy

Windows Group Policy is a powerful tool that enables administrators to manage and configure settings for users and computers in a network environment. PowerShell, on the other hand, is a command-line shell and scripting language that is built on the .NET framework. By using PowerShell, administrators can interact with Windows Group Policy and automate common tasks. In this… Read More »

Using the Pipeline

PowerShell is a powerful scripting language that comes with Windows operating systems. One of its most useful features is the pipeline, which allows you to pass objects from one command to another. In this post, we’ll explore how to use the PowerShell pipeline to make your scripts more efficient and powerful.

Make it Pretty with ConvertTo-HTML

In this blog post, we’ll cover the basics of using the ConvertTo-HTML cmdlet in PowerShell. This cmdlet allows you to convert PowerShell objects into HTML format, making it easy to generate reports and visualizations of your data. First, let’s start with some basics. PowerShell objects are the output of cmdlets or functions in PowerShell. These objects can be… Read More »

Remoting with PowerShell

PowerShell is a powerful tool that can be used to automate administrative tasks on Windows systems. One of its key features is the ability to remotely execute commands on other computers, making it an ideal choice for managing large networks or performing repetitive tasks across multiple machines.

Managing Sound on Windows 11

While audio devices are typically plug-and-play compatible with Windows 11, there may be occasions where you need to adjust the settings to ensure that audio plays correctly and according to your expectations, especially when dealing with different types of content.