Summary: Easily see the newest log entry by using Windows PowerShell.

 How can I use Windows PowerShell to quickly check the most recent entry from a classic event log,
          such as the application, system, or security log?

 Use the Get-EventLog cmdlet and specify the –newest parameter, for example:

Get-EventLog application -new 1

   Or use the Get-WinEvent cmdlet:

Get-WinEvent application -max 1