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I stopped paying for focus apps after building this Windows PowerShell script

Turns out Windows already gives you all the tools you need to block distracting apps and websites—you just have to put them ...
PC Magazine

Windows 11 Is About to Change in a Way You'll Actually Notice

I've been writing about technology for more than 15 years and using it in earnest for over twice as long. As a member of PCMag's software team, I focus on Windows coverage, but also write about other ...
thetechedvocate.org

How to use PowerShell

PowerShell was developed by Microsoft and first introduced in 2006 as version 1.0. At its core, it was designed to address the limitations of the traditional command prompt, providing a more robust ...
Network World

Microsoft plans significant update to Windows Secure Boot

Microsoft is about to make a significant upgrade to its Secure Boot system, and if enterprise customers have not gotten started on the upgrade, they are already behind. Secure Boot is a Windows ...
ZDNet

I tried this free Windows cleanup tool to see if it'd speed up my PC - and it worked

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
Gizmodo

Microsoft Is Finally Making Windows 11 Less Terrible After Bloating It With AI Crap

It’s been a long time coming, but Microsoft says it has some fixes in the pipeline that might make using Windows 11 less of a nightmare—and yes, one of those fixes has to do with scaling back how ...
TechCrunch

Microsoft rolls back some of its Copilot AI bloat on Windows

Microsoft announced on Friday a series of changes focused on improving the quality of its Windows 11 operating system, which notably includes dialing back the number of entry points to its AI ...
GitHub

Scripting WinUI 3 with PowerShell.

Starting from v0.10.0, the WinUIShell namespace structure follows the original namespace structure in the WindowsAppSDK. For example, Button class belongs to the WinUIShell.Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls ...
Redmond Magazine

Best Practices for PowerShell Script Version Control, Part 1

Use semantic versioning (X.Y.Z) so version numbers are meaningful, not arbitrary. Patch updates should fix bugs or improve logic/performance without changing visible behavior. Minor and major updates ...
TechRepublic

10 Powerful Ways to Use PowerShell Across Windows, Linux, and macOS

PowerShell can do far more than most users realize. Explore 10 hidden capabilities that save time, improve reporting, and supercharge your workflow. If you spend any time working with systems, chances ...
Wired

You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line

I can't stand opening the Microsoft Store. It's slow to load, confusing to browse, and full of ads for things I don't care about. Luckily, thanks to a new feature, I don't have to open the Microsoft ...