Windows

Whether you’re a PowerShell pro or just starting out, it’s useful to know how to check your PowerShell version. We’ll explain how to do that in this guide. How to check your PowerShell version Let’s quickly check the version of PowerShell installed on your device: For more details on the different ways to check the…

Last month was packed with Windows announcements as Windows 11 did get a lot of stage time during Microsoft’s annual Build developer conference. With Windows Copilot, Microsoft will integrate a new AI assistant into the OS, and Windows Insiders will get to test it first later this month.  The software giant also made various announcements…

Having a ‘home lab’ as an IT pro offers multiple methods to add value and efficiency to your job duties and responsibilities. In this article, I’ll look at what is a home lab, what you need to set one up, and how it can help you to progress throughout your IT pro career. What is…

Microsoft has recently unveiled the Intune Microsoft Store repository integration, which is intended to replace the current Microsoft Store for Business integration with Intune and provide a more consumer-like experience for employees. Microsoft has also released the WinGet Windows Package Manager, which allows IT pros to manage apps and updates through the Microsoft Store repository…

How to ensure that Group Policy settings are applied every time Group Policy is processed.

With GPUpdate, administrators can update Group Policy settings from a central location and set configuration settings for computers in an Active Directory domain. In this guide, I’ll show you how to use GPUpdate to refresh local and Active Directory–based Group Policy settings. I can’t tell you (accurately) how many times I have typed ‘gpupdate /force‘…

How to centralize Group Policy templates to make managing configuration settings easier in a domain environment.

PowerShell advanced functions provide modularity in automating system administration tasks and by structuring PowerShell scripts as advanced functions, you can transform your scripts and functions into reusable tools.

Register for our webinar on April 12th to discover how to establish hardened configurations for your Windows servers and endpoints, and how to monitor file activity to spot potential attacks in progress. Dirk Schrader, VP of Security Research at Netwrix, will cover: Most compliance regulations and security frameworks recommend implementing system hardening and FIM whenever…

Apart from the release of Windows 11 22H2 Moment 2, it’s been a fairly quiet month. But not for Windows Insiders, where there’s been a ton of new features added. So, let’s get started! Windows 11 22H2 Moment 2 now generally available The primary change in this update is to the Search box in the…