Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to disable Wi-Fi if Ethernet is connected.
Hey, Scripting Guy! When I have an Ethernet cable plugged in to my laptop and I am connected to a network, I want to ensure that everything else is disabled. How can I do that by using Windows PowerShell?
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Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to disable all network adapters on your system.
I often work in offline situations, and I would like to disable all network adapters on my laptop for security reasons and to help to extend battery life. How can I use Windows PowerShell to do this easily?
Use ...
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to enable Wi-Fi if Ethernet is not connected.
Hey, Scripting Guy! Most of the time when I use my laptop running Windows 8.1, I am plugged in to the Ethernet network at work. Occasionally, I unplug the laptop and take it to meetings. I keep the Wi-Fi ...
Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to verify if a hotfix is installed.
How can I use Windows PowerShell to verify that my workstation running Windows 8.1 has the November DSC rollup installed?
Use the Get-Hotfix cmdlet and search for ID KB3000850:
Get-HotFix -Id kb3000850...
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to find the longest cmdlet name.
Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. This is an exciting time of the year, as we get ready for the PowerShell Summit in Charlotte and for the Microsoft Ignite conference in Chicago. I have been having numerous email ...