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Articles tagged "automation"

8 articles

Windows Task Scheduler: Advanced Triggers, Conditions and Hidden Tasks

Advanced Windows Task Scheduler configuration. Event-based triggers, conditions, run-on-demand without UAC, find hidden tasks and debug failed scheduled jobs.

7 min

How to Create and Use PowerShell Profiles for Custom Environment

Create and configure PowerShell profiles to customize your environment. Add aliases, functions, variables and modules that load automatically on every session.

4 min

PowerShell Scripting for Windows Admins: Variables, Loops and Functions

Learn PowerShell scripting fundamentals for Windows administration. Variables, conditionals, loops, functions, error handling and running scripts securely.

6 min

How to Manage Windows Services via PowerShell: Start, Stop, Configure

Manage Windows services via PowerShell. Start, stop, disable, configure startup type, set recovery options, create custom services and troubleshoot failures.

5 min

How to Use Task Scheduler in Windows 10 and 11: Full Guide

Create, edit and manage scheduled tasks in Windows Task Scheduler. Run scripts, programs and backups automatically on schedule, login, or system event.

7 min

How to Create PowerShell Modules for Reusable Functions

Package PowerShell functions into reusable modules: module structure, manifests, auto-importing, version management, and script signing.

5 min

How to Write and Run PowerShell Scripts to Automate Windows Tasks

Get started writing PowerShell scripts for Windows automation: execution policy, script structure, error handling, logging, and practical examples you can use immediately.

7 min

How to Schedule Windows Shutdown, Restart, or Sleep

Schedule Windows to automatically shut down, restart, or sleep at a specific time using shutdown command, Task Scheduler, and PowerShell. Cancel a scheduled shutdown before it runs.

4 min