How-To Geek on MSN

PowerShell does 3 things Windows Settings simply can't, no matter how hard you try

PowerShell unlocks powerful Windows features you can’t access in Settings. Here are the ones actually worth using.
The Hacker News

DeepLoad Malware Uses ClickFix and WMI Persistence to Steal Browser Credentials

DeepLoad exploits ClickFix and WMI persistence to steal credentials, enabling stealth reinfection after three days.
MUO on MSN

I used a command to list every power plan on my PC — and found the one Windows never showed me

Your PC has a faster mode. Microsoft just buried it ...
GitHub

README.md

description Discover the "Power" in PowerShell and learn the basics. PowerShell is a powerful tool from Microsoft designed for task automation and configuration management. It combines a command-line ...
Windows Central

Windows 11 KB5079473 is here with some actually GOOD upgrades — here's what's rolling out this Patch Tuesday

Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday updates are rolling out on Windows 11, and this month there's some actually good improvements coming to enhance your PC. When you purchase through links on our site, we ...
The New York Times

Is Windows 11 Driving You Nuts? Us, Too. Here’s Our Expert’s Advice to Make It Less Annoying.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kimber Streams Kimber Streams is a writer who has been covering laptops and ...
TechRepublic

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

10 Powerful Ways to Use PowerShell Across Windows, Linux, and macOS Your email has been sent PowerShell can do far more than most users realize. Explore 10 hidden capabilities that save time, improve ...
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 ...
Windows Central

Microsoft confirms next Windows 11 feature drop with new Taskbar, Emoji, and Settings updates — here's what's coming to your PC very soon

Windows 11's latest Release Preview Channel update has given us our first look at Microsoft's next OS feature drop that's expected to begin rolling out imminently. When you purchase through links on ...
Ars Technica

“Windows 11 26H1” is a special version of Windows exclusively for new Arm PCs

Since its release in the fall of 2021, Microsoft’s Windows 11 has received an “annual feature update” in the second half of every year. These feature updates sometimes include new Windows features and ...
The Verge

Windows 11 has reached 1 billion users faster than Windows 10

Windows 11 hit the milestone in the recent holiday quarter. Windows 11 hit the milestone in the recent holiday quarter. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things ...
TechSpot

Windows 11 25H2 vs Windows 10: Which is Faster for Gaming?

We're back to settle what has become an age-old debate: does Windows 11 or Windows 10 deliver better gaming performance? Microsoft has been rolling out Windows 11 25H2 for the past few months, an ...