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4 PowerShell commands that fix common Windows problems fast

These four simple PowerShell scripts fix common Windows headaches and save time with quick, copy-and-paste commands.
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PowerShell: Everything you need to know

What is PowerShell? Microsoft PowerShell is a powerful administrative tool that can help you automate tasks for your computer ...

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

By typing simple, text-based commands into Windows' PowerShell, you can quickly install apps directly from the Microsoft ...

Single character in AI-generated script wipes developer’s entire hard drive

A developer’s routine cleanup task reportedly turned into a disaster after a small mistake in AI-generated code wiped an entire drive. The incident, first described in a Reddit post, involved code ...

powershell attack

A fake CAPTCHA scam is tricking Windows users into running PowerShell commands that install StealC malware and steal passwords, crypto wallets, and more.

Windows’ original Secure Boot certificates expire in June—here’s what you need to do

Secure Boot has relied on the same security certificates to verify bootloaders since 2011, during the development cycle for Windows 8. But those original certificates are set to expire in June and ...

steal malware

A fake CAPTCHA scam is tricking Windows users into running PowerShell commands that install StealC malware and steal passwords, crypto wallets, and more.
Windows Report

Windows 11 Canary Build KB5077221 Adds Built-In Sysmon

Windows 11 KB5077221 arrives in the Canary Channel with built-in Sysmon support and updated sharing features for Insiders.
Security Boulevard

Huntress, Microsoft Detail the Continued Popularity, Evolution of ClickFix Attacks

Microsoft, Huntress, and Intego this month detailed attacks that show the ongoing evolution of the highly popular compromise technique.
Make Tech Easier

Malware Ridden Fake CAPTCHAs Make Me Hate CAPTCHAs Even More

Is that CAPTCHA you just encountered real? Find out how fake CAPTCHAs are installing hidden malware and how to stay safe.

The War Over Prediction Markets Is Just Getting Started

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are booming, and so is a fight among regulators, lawmakers, and advocates over ...