automation

Articles tagged "automation"

12 articles

Chocolatey: Windows Package Manager — Install Any Program with One Command

How to install Chocolatey on Windows 10 and 11 and manage software from the command line. Install, update and remove programs, automate new PC setup with a single script.

7 min

Bulk Rename Utility on Windows: Mass File Renaming Guide

How to install Bulk Rename Utility and mass rename files on Windows. Add numbers, change extensions, remove characters, regex replacements and PowerShell alternatives.

6 min

AutoHotkey on Windows: Automation, Hotkeys and Macros Guide

How to install AutoHotkey and write your first scripts for Windows automation. Custom hotkeys, text macros, window management, mouse control and auto-startup.

8 min

How to Run PowerShell as Administrator in Windows 10 and 11

Run PowerShell as Administrator in Windows 10 and 11. All methods: keyboard shortcuts, right-click, Task Manager, scheduled tasks and auto-elevate scripts.

4 min

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