Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : desktop management

Use PowerShell to Work with Windows Explorer

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:01:00 GMT

Summary : Microsoft PFE, Chris Wu, talks about using Windows PowerShell to work with the Windows Desktop through the Windows Explorer interface. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today I have the privilege of welcoming back Chris Wu. Chris...(read more)

Weekend Scripter: Use PowerShell to Clean Out Temp Folders

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 07:01:00 GMT

Summary : Guest blogger, Bob Stevens, talks about using Windows PowerShell to clean out temporary folders on desktops following a malware infection. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today, we welcome back our newest guest blogger, Bob Stevens...(read more)

Weekend Scripter: Use PowerShell to Configure a New Laptop

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 07:01:00 GMT

Summary : Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to configure a new laptop. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. WooHoo! My new laptop arrived. Oh, no…I now have a lot of work to do to install and configure...(read more)

Use PowerShell to Find Detailed Windows Profile Information

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:01:00 GMT

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to find detailed Windows profile information. Hey, Scripting Guy! I am in a bind. I need to find out who is using what profile on a desktop computer. I also need to find...(read more)

Use PowerShell to Find Servers that Need a Reboot

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:01:00 GMT

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to find servers that need to be rebooted. Hey, Scripting Guy! My boss is a Falstaff sort of character , but every once in a while he does actually have a good idea. When...(read more)

Weekend Scripter: Create a SendTo Notepad Shortcut

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 08:01:00 GMT

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to create a SendTo Notepad shortcut. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. I absolutely love using Windows 8. To me, it is the best operating system we have ever...(read more)

Use PowerShell to Change the Mouse Pointer Scheme

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 08:01:00 GMT

Summary: Guest blogger and Honorary Scripting Guy Brian Wilhite talks about using Windows PowerShell to change a user’s mouse scheme. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today, we have a guest blogger—Brian Wilhite is an Honorary...(read more)

Use PowerShell to Detect Power State and to Set Power Plan

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 08:01:00 GMT

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to detect the power state on his laptop and to set the appropriate power plan. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. This evening in Oslo, Norway, the Scripting Wife...(read more)

Use PowerShell and WMI or CIM to View and to Set Power Plans

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:01:00 GMT

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, shows how to use Windows PowerShell and WMI or CIM cmdlets to view and to set power plans on his laptop. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Tomorrow, the Scripting Wife and I are at the Microsoft...(read more)

Use PowerShell 3.0 to Compare Modern Apps on Two Computers

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:01:00 GMT

Summary : Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, shows how to use Windows PowerShell 3.0 to compare modern app installation on two computers. Hey, Scripting Guy! We have a small cadre of rogue users at work. They work in engineering, and they seem to act...(read more)

Use the PowerShell DISM Cmdlets to Manage Windows 8

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 07:01:00 GMT

Summary : Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, discusses using the DISM module in Windows 8 to work with desktop settings. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. The Scripting Wife and I are looking forward to the Central Ohio PowerShell User Group...(read more)

Use PowerShell 3.0 to Find Enabled Windows 8 Features

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 07:01:00 GMT

Summary : Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, shows how to use Windows PowerShell 3.0 to find enabled Windows 8 features. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. One of the neat things about Windows (does not matter the version) is how I can customize...(read more)

The Easy Way to Monitor for an IP Address by Using PowerShell

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:01:00 GMT

Summary : The Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, shows how to use Windows PowerShell to monitor for acquiring an IP address. Hey, Scripting Guy! We have a problem. It seems that when people with laptops come into the office, it takes forever for them...(read more)

Weekend Scripter: Use PowerShell to Manage Windows Network Locations

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 07:01:00 GMT

Summary : Guest blogger, Microsoft PFE, Chris Wu, shows how to use Windows PowerShell to manage Windows network locations. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today we have another guest blog by my good friend Microsoft premier field engineer...(read more)

Weekend Scripter: Use PowerShell to Change Computer Icon Caption to Computer Name

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 07:01:00 GMT

Summary : Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, shows how to use Windows PowerShell to change the caption of the computer icon to local computer name. Changing desktop icon captions Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. The Charlotte Windows PowerShell...(read more)