IT Knowledgebase Articles
A Tip for Writing Better Scripts with PowerShell’s Read-Host cmdlet
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
- Dec 18, 2015
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PowerShell MVP Jeff Hicks shares a new command that adds functionality to PowerShell’s Read-Host cmdlet to help you make better scripts.
Windows 10 Tip: Configure Windows Spotlight and the Sign-In Screen
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
- Dec 18, 2015
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Russell Smith
Russell Smith Russell Smith shows how to set the Windows 10 lock screen to use Windows Spotlight, and disable the Windows Hero image on the sign-in screen.
Domain Controller Status Lights via PowerShell
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
- Dec 17, 2015
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Sometimes you need to display PowerShell information in a more colorful format. Learn how to display domain controller service statuses that light up.
In Defense of the Server GUI
- Dec 17, 2015
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The role of the GUI in Windows Server has been under attack. Aidan Finn explains why he and customers do not accept the dogma.
PowerShell Problem Solver: Process Performance Counters
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
- Dec 16, 2015
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Get processes using the most CPU with PowerShell and performance counters.
Getting The Most Out Of Office 365, Part 1: Who Can See What?
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
- Dec 15, 2015
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Joseph Finney
Joseph Finney Learn how to get the most out of Office 365 by understanding who in the organization can see what.
Comparing Azure Active Directory Editions
Last Update: Oct 28, 2025
- Dec 14, 2015
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What is Azure Active Directory, and what are the features? Here’s a feature comparison for the free, basic, and premium editions of Active Directory in the cloud.
Microsoft’s Changed Opinion on Hyper-Convergence
Last Update: Nov 19, 2024
- Dec 14, 2015
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Read how Microsoft’s view and recommendations on hyper-convergence have changed over the last year with the evolution of Storage Spaces Direct (S2D).
Prompt Answers in PowerShell
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
- Dec 11, 2015
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PowerShell MVP Jeff Hicks explores a new way to prompt for input in your scripts and functions.
Deferring Upgrades in Windows 10
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
- Dec 11, 2015
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Learn how to defer upgrades on your Windows 10 personal computer, or learn how to deploy deferred upgrades across your organization with Group Policy.