Microsoft deleted a Windows command that decades of scripts still depend on, and it's gone for good
xda-developers.com/microsoft-deleted-windows-command-decades-scripts-still-depend-gone-for-good/
Key FactsMicrosoft removes WMIC permanently from Windows 11
Sep 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- WMIC enabled administrators and developers to manage Windows-based systems locally or remotely through WMI.
- In August 2026, Microsoft removed WMIC from Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2; optional reinstallation also disappeared.
- WMI remains fully supported; PowerShell provides equivalent commands, but older WMIC scripts must be adapted.
- WMIC can be abused, potentially including code execution on remote machines, but its removal does not eliminate WMI-related risks.
dlvr.it Oct 14
Tiny11 puts Windows 11 on a diet without the PowerShell workout: New desktop app simplifies stripping out bundled software, with heavier cuts carrying security ...
theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/10/14/tiny11-puts-windows-11-on-a-diet-without-the-powershell-workout/5303034
Your Windows PC has a built-in maintenance tool that outperforms every paid optimizer on the market
xda-developers.com/windows-pc-has-built-in-optimization-tool-hidden-plain-sight-beats-every-paid-alternative/
Microsoft October 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 1,411 flaws, 3 zero-days: Today is Microsoft's October 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates addressing a ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-october-2026-patch-tuesday-fixes-1-411-flaws-3-zero-days/
Windows Search's default indexing mode could be writing gigabytes to your SSD every day for a feature almost nobody uses
xda-developers.com/windows-searchs-default-indexing-mode-could-be-writing-gigabytes-to-your-ssd-every-day-for-a-feature-almost-nobody-uses/
Key FactsWindows Search: Large indexes can consume substantial storage
Sep 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- Windows Search stores file contents and reindexes changed files; on some systems, Windows.db can reach 200GB.
- An administrator PowerShell query shows the size; a few hundred megabytes is considered unremarkable, while larger values warrant investigation.
- Rebuilding the index may temporarily make results incomplete; in the author’s example, the process took about 20 minutes.
- The default Classic mode indexes selected folders, while Enhanced searches the entire PC and can index considerably more files.
New Dell System Update flaw lets hackers gain root privileges: Dell warned customers to patch a critical vulnerability in the System Update (DSU) command-line ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-dell-system-update-flaw-lets-hackers-gain-root-privileges/
An AI agent took over my blank Windows machine and finished in minutes what would take me hours
xda-developers.com/let-ai-agent-loose-fresh-windows-pc/
Key FactsClaude Code mostly sets up Windows 11 in 11 minutes
Oct 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- The test ran in a Hyper-V virtual machine with four vCPUs, 8 GB RAM, and Windows 11 Pro 26H2.
- Reported completion came after eleven minutes; Claude Code made 43 tool calls through six scripts.
- The system removed 21 packages for every account and installed 12 winget-updatable applications.
- The undo lists were accidentally emptied, while Everything and ShareX added new startup entries.
Windows blocked writing it even with admin rights, and I didn't try to get around that.— Claude Code, the AI agent, describing Windows restrictions encountered while attempting to modify the Widgets policy.
How to enable the built-in Sysmon activity monitor in Windows 11.
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Now an optional feature disabled by default. Logs process launches, network connections ... Show more
How to enable the built-in Sysmon activity monitor in Windows 11
How to enable the built-in Sysmon activity monitor in Windows 11
Placeholder domain used in dev docs now serves ClickFix attacks: The "third-party.com" domain, commonly used as a placeholder in developer ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/placeholder-domain-used-in-dev-docs-now-serves-clickfix-attacks/
7 Days: Google Play backlog angers dev, DLSS 5 anywhere, and new PS headsets: Our '7 Days' weekly tech roundup brings the juiciest announcements ...
neowin.net/news/7-days-google-play-backlog-angers-dev-dlss-5-anywhere-and-new-ps-headsets/
I stopped screenshotting error messages after wiring a local model directly into my terminal
xda-developers.com/stopped-screenshotting-error-messages-local-model-directly-into-my-terminal/
Microsoft is retiring Graph modules for Windows PowerShell 5.x: Microsoft Graph PowerShell users face a major transition, but what does the upcoming retirement ...
neowin.net/news/microsoft-is-retiring-graph-modules-for-windows-powershell-5x/
PowerToys Workspaces solved the one thing Windows window management has always been terrible at
xda-developers.com/powertoys-workspaces-solved-the-one-thing-windows-window-management-has-always-been-terrible-at/
Microsoft warns that killing VBScript could break Windows activation for businesses
techspot.com/news/113827-microsoft-warns-killing-vbscript-could-break-windows-activation.html
Microsoft warns of TerminalFix attacks deploying reverse tunnels: A new ClickFix variant dubbed TerminalFix uses fake Cloudflare CAPTCHA prompts on compromised ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-warns-of-terminalfix-attacks-deploying-reverse-tunnels/
Microsoft warns fake CAPTCHA is tricking Windows users into running malware: The pages impersonate Cloudflare and other trusted services. Instead of presenting a ...
techspot.com/news/113721-microsoft-warns-fake-captcha-pages-tricking-windows-users.html
dlvr.it Aug 31
Attack hides malware in PNGs and drops custom reverse tunnel on victims' machines
theregister.com/security/2026/08/31/attack-hides-malware-in-pngs-and-drops-custom-reverse-tunnel-on-victims-machines/5293480
TerminalFix Attacks Use Fake CAPTCHAs To Secretly Hack Windows PCs: Microsoft Threat Intelligence has discovered TerminalFix, a campaign that uses fake CAPTCHAs ...
hothardware.com/news/terminalfix-attacks-use-fake-captchas-to-secretly-hack-windows-pcs
New SynkLoader malware pushed in Microsoft Teams phishing campaign: A previously unknown malware family dubbed SynkLoader is being distributed in Microsoft Teams ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-synkloader-malware-pushed-in-microsoft-teams-phishing-campaign/
Microsoft decides to retire 'MemberOf' operator in Entra ID dynamic groups, creates backlash
neowin.net/news/microsoft-decides-to-retire-memberof-operator-in-entra-id-dynamic-groups-creates-backlash/
I automated my entire morning with a single shell script — and my workday starts instantly now
xda-developers.com/i-automated-my-entire-morning-with-a-single-shell-script/
Key FactsPowerShell Script Prepares Work Setup at Sign-In
Aug 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- The script opens an SSH session in PowerShell, starts a separate Windows 11 Insider machine in VMware, and loads a specified Chrome work profile with selected websites.
- It leaves 15 seconds between SSH and Chrome for password entry, while a one-minute pause between Chrome and VMware allows the pages to load.
- For automatic execution at every sign-in, the author plans to set a sign-in trigger in Task Scheduler and have it start PowerShell with the script.
- After several test runs, the author reported no errors or application conflicts, although keyboard input is still required for SSH and opening the virtual machine.
PSA: Don't execute PowerShell commands proffered by Steam forum randos, because it could infect your rig with a cryptominer
pcgamer.com/hardware/psa-dont-execute-powershell-commands-proffered-by-steam-forum-randos-because-it-could-infect-your-rig-with-a-cryptominer/
This unofficial PowerShell script for improving Windows 11 gets a useful driver feature
neowin.net/news/this-unofficial-powershell-script-for-improving-windows-11-gets-a-useful-driver-feature/
Key FactsWin11Debloat Adds Driver Control and System Alerts
Jul 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: neowin.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: neowin.net
- Win11Debloat is an open-source PowerShell script designed to declutter Windows 10 and 11 by removing pre-installed apps and disabling unnecessary features.
- The newest update adds an option to stop vendor-specific companion software from installing alongside drivers automatically.
- A reboot warning feature was introduced to notify users when undoing certain modifications requires a system restart.
- Additional fixes and enhancements improve script reliability and user experience.
dlvr.it Jul 17
Microsoft gives admins Exchange Online breathing room: Retirement of PowerShell -Credential parameter pushed back to the end of 2026
theregister.com/saas/2026/07/17/microsoft-gives-admins-exchange-online-breathing-room/5274346
How to check your motherboard model without opening up your Windows 11 PC: Need your motherboard details for an upgrade or troubleshooting? Windows already has ...
neowin.net/guides/how-to-check-your-motherboard-model-without-opening-up-your-windows-11-pc/
Windows clipboard is more capable than you think, here's how to get the most out of it
neowin.net/guides/windows-clipboard-is-more-capable-than-you-think-heres-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-it/
github.com Jun 25
GitHub - cloudkj/llayer: AI agents the Unix way: AI agents the Unix way. Contribute to cloudkj/llayer development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com/cloudkj/llayer
Cult of Mac Jun 17
Apple finally explains why your Mac has been blocking Terminal commands: macOS blocks dangerous Terminal commands, and a new Apple support document explains what ...
cultofmac.com/news/mac-terminal-command-blocked-warning-explained
Coreutils for Windows: Microsoft brings 75 Linux commands to CMD and PowerShell - | Golem.de
golem.de/news/coreutils-for-windows-microsoft-bringt-75-linux-befehle-in-cmd-und-powershell-2606-209409.html
Computerworld Jun 08
Minimus Unveils New Supply Chain Protection Proxy and Command-Line Interface for Container Management
computerworld.com/article/4182505/minimus-unveils-new-supply-chain-protection-proxy-and-command-line-interface-for-container-management.html
Computerworld Jun 05
Microsoft makes Linux developers feel more at home in Windows with Coreutils release
computerworld.com/article/4181375/microsoft-makes-linux-developers-feel-more-at-home-in-windows-with-coreutils-release-3.html
Chinese AI lets everyday users command quantum computing with natural language: Shanghai-based start-up and researchers unveil platform to turn complex emergent ...
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3355781/chinese-ai-lets-everyday-users-command-quantum-computing-natural-language
Paid articlePaywall
Microsoft’s new developer-optimized Windows embraces Linux even more: Microsoft is embracing Linux-like command line utilities and integrating its Linux ...
theverge.com/news/941314/microsoft-windows-11-developer-optimized-experience-linux
Mistral Vibe: Trying out the new agentic Work and Code interfaces: Mistral renames Le Chat to Vibe and introduces agentic interfaces. We took a closer look.
heise.de/en/news/Mistral-Vibe-Trying-out-the-new-agentic-Work-and-Code-interfaces-11312502.html
I never knew Windows had a "hidden" collection of tools: I just discovered this overlooked Windows section packed with built-in utilities I somehow ...
neowin.net/opinions/i-never-knew-windows-had-a-hidden-collection-of-tools/
Microsoft finally fixes one of the most annoying things about PowerShell on macOS
neowin.net/news/microsoft-finally-fixes-one-of-the-most-annoying-things-about-powershell-on-macos/
GeForce Now: James Bond und viele PS: NVIDIA schnürt zum aktuellen GFN-Thursday ein ordentliches Paket für Cloud-Zocker. Wer sich bis zum 10. Juni für eine ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/geforce-now-james-bond-und-viele-ps/
dlvr.it May 19
Do fear the Reaper - stealer swipes macOS users' passwords, wallets, then backdoors them
theregister.com/security/2026/05/19/do-fear-the-reaper-stealer-swipes-macos-users-passwords-wallets-then-backdoors-them/5242258
KongTuke hackers now use Microsoft Teams for corporate breaches: Initial access broker KongTuke has moved to Microsoft Teams for social engineering attacks ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kongtuke-hackers-now-use-microsoft-teams-for-corporate-breaches/
dlvr.it May 11
Cookie thieves caught stealing dev secrets: New IElevator2 COM interface? No problem
theregister.com/security/2026/05/11/cookie-thieves-caught-stealing-dev-secrets/5238248
WIRED May 13
Ikea’s New Designer Collection Is Home-Office Heaven: From a twisty lamp to a bendy clock, the Swedish company’s full 2026 PS Collection has dropped ...
wired.com/story/ikea-2026-ps-collection/
Key FactsIkea’s PS 2026: Innovative Furniture for Modern Living
May 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wired.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wired.com
- The 2026 PS Collection features transformable furniture such as a vintage-inspired chair that converts into a pocket-sprung bed.
- A rocking wooden bench was engineered with a unique wood-lamination technique to support adult weight safely and sustainably.
- A flexible floor lamp with swivel joints allows switching between uplight, spotlight, and reading light modes.
- The range also offers functional office furniture including a foldable desk, a lockable metal cabinet, and a submarine-like table clock.
lamp that bends— Lex Pott, designer, describing his idea to create a lamp that bends
cybersecuritynews.com May 12
Hackers Use Weaponized JPEG File to Deploy Trojanized ScreenConnect Malware: Operation SilentCanvas hides malware in fake JPEG files, using PowerShell to ...
cybersecuritynews.com/hackers-use-weaponized-jpeg-file/
github.com May 03
GitHub - Owen271/ChatGPT-optimized: Contribute to Owen271/ChatGPT-optimized development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com/Owen271/ChatGPT-optimized
dlvr.it Apr 22
GitHub opts all CLI users into telemetry collection whether they want it or not: : Opt-out instructions included if you're not keen on GitHub watching you in ...
theregister.com/2026/04/22/github_opts_all_cli_users/
github.com Apr 15
GitHub - cbarraco/ask-cli: Pipe-friendly AI for Unix and PowerShell pipelines. Sends stdin to a local Ollama model and writes the response to stdout — nothing ...
github.com/cbarraco/ask-cli
github.com Apr 11
GitHub - pyrrh1c/Start-AgentChat.ps1: A lightweight PowerShell chat interface for any OpenAI-compatible local inference server (llama.cpp, Ollama, LM Studio ...
github.com/pyrrh1c/Start-AgentChat.ps1
PowerShell is one of the most powerful tools in the Windows arsenal, but recent release delays have left many developers waiting ... Show more
After Windows 11, Microsoft addressing "key" issues on one of its most powerful native tools
After Windows 11, Microsoft addressing "key" issues on one of its most powerful native tools
Microsoft is retiring a PowerShell installation method on Windows: A major change is coming to how PowerShell is installed on Windows, and it could affect some ...
neowin.net/news/microsoft-is-retiring-a-powershell-installation-method-on-windows/
#DeepTechSummit | Dr. Panneerselvam Madanagopal, CEO, MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), highlights the push to take deeptech startup support beyond metros ... Show more
After Windows 11, Microsoft addressing "key" issues on one of its most powerful native tools
neowin.net/news/after-windows-11-microsoft-addressing-key-issues-on-one-of-its-most-powerful-native-tools/
'The most boring protocol on the internet is also, quietly, one of the most abusable': Doom has been broken down into 1 ...
pcgamer.com/hardware/networking/the-most-boring-protocol-on-the-internet-is-also-quietly-one-of-the-most-abusable-doom-has-been-broken-down-into-1-964-dns-text-records-and-can-be-run-via-a-powershell-script/
How this strange little distro can boost your Linux skills: You might not realize this, but a command-line-only OS like Peropesis has its place ...
zdnet.com/article/peropesis-linux-operating-system/
Windows quietly shipped a real sudo command, and it changes everything about how I use the terminal
xda-developers.com/windows-shipped-sudo-command-changes-how-i-use-terminal/
Ziff Davis Mar 09
OpenAI Brings Codex AI Coding App to Windows: Agents run commands through PowerShell by default.
extremetech.com/computing/openai-brings-codex-ai-coding-app-to-windows
The New Stack Mar 07
OpenAI’s Codex is now on Windows: OpenAI's agentic coding app arrives on Windows with native sandboxing, PowerShell support, and a new WinUI skill — no Mac ...
thenewstack.io/openais-codex-is-now-on-windows/
Your Windows install is full of bloatware, and most of it can be removed with one PowerShell command
xda-developers.com/your-windows-install-is-full-of-bloatware-and-most-of-it-can-be-removed-with-one-powershell-command/
Windows Central Mar 08
Someone rebuilt Task Scheduler for Windows 11 and it goes way harder than it has any right to
windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/someone-made-a-modern-version-of-task-scheduler-for-windows-11-and-it-looks-awesome
Computerworld Mar 06
ClickFix attackers using new tactic to evade detection, says Microsoft: Unwitting victims are now being tricked into installing malware via Windows Terminal ...
computerworld.com/article/4141964/clickfix-attackers-using-new-tactic-to-evade-detection-says-microsoft-2.html
Windows Central Mar 01
Forget 'debloat apps.' Sophia Script gives you real control over Windows 11. Here's how it works.
windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/how-to-fine-tune-your-pc-with-the-sophia-script-for-windows-11
4 terminal tools I install on every Windows or Linux machine before anything else
xda-developers.com/terminal-tools-install-every-windows-or-linux-machine-before-anything/
New ClickFix attack abuses nslookup to retrieve PowerShell payload via DNS: Threat actors are now abusing DNS queries as part of ClickFix social engineering ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-clickfix-attack-abuses-nslookup-to-retrieve-powershell-payload-via-dns/
Here is how Microsoft is improving PowerShell and Windows OpenSSH in 2026: Microsoft is gearing up for big PowerShell and Windows OpenSSH changes in 2026 ...
neowin.net/news/here-is-how-microsoft-is-improving-powershell-and-windows-openssh-in-2026/
Microsoft Store gets a new command-line interface for power users: The new command-line interface for the Microsoft Store is designed to provide developers with ...
techspot.com/news/111311-microsoft-store-gets-new-command-line-interface-power.html
If you're still debloating Windows manually, this one tool does it better: Pretty much the only tool you need to run a leaner Windows on your system.
xda-developers.com/one-tool-to-debloat-windows-chris-titus-windows-utility/
You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line: By typing simple, text-based commands into Windows' PowerShell, you can quickly ...
wired.com/story/install-and-update-microsoft-store-apps-using-the-command-line-in-windows/
Microsoft is making an important change to Exchange Online PowerShell module: Exchange Online shake-up continues: Microsoft axes a legacy PowerShell parameter; ...
neowin.net/news/microsoft-is-making-an-important-change-to-exchange-online-powershell-module/
Nasty Windows attack: Hackers disguise malware as CAPTCHA: New ClickFix attack on Windows: Hackers are abusing legitimate Microsoft scripts to inject the data ...
winfuture.de/news,156446.html
CyberNews Jan 27
North Koreans now using AI-generated PowerShell backdoor to target devs: The malicious campaign targets software developers and engineering teams with expertise ...
cybernews.com/security/north-korea-konni-powershell-blockchain-developers/
dlvr.it Jan 22
PowerShell architect retires after decades at the prompt: : After Microsoft, Google, and a long fight for automation, Jeffrey Snover hangs up his keyboard
dlvr.it/TQVnv2
6 free tools you can use to automate your Windows PC: If you're tired of repetitive tasks that waste your time, these tools can cut back on the frustrations ...
xda-developers.com/free-tools-automate-your-windows-pc-make-it-smarter/
Windows 11's new PowerToys app is giving me Asteroids flashbacks from the '80s: Microsoft's PowerToys for Windows adds CursorWrap, a cursor-warping plugin that ...
pcworld.com/article/3037894/new-powertoys-tool-works-just-like-a-1980s-videogame.html
I used a single PowerShell program to debloat Windows 11, and the difference is night and day
xda-developers.com/powershell-program-to-debloat-windows-11/
I used a single PowerShell program to debloat Windows 11, and the difference is night and day
xda-developers.com/powershell-program-to-debloat-windows-11/
5 terminal applications that will make you think twice about a GUI: These powerful terminal apps can replace bloated GUIs for monitoring, file management, tasks ...
xda-developers.com/terminal-applications-make-think-twice-about-gui/
Fake MAS Windows activation domain used to spread PowerShell malware: A typosquatted domain impersonating the Microsoft Activation Scripts (MAS) tool was used to ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-mas-windows-activation-domain-used-to-spread-powershell-malware/
WindowsCentral Jan 02
Write and run your own PowerShell script on Windows 11 or 10 — bypass a common error and ditch Command Prompt now
windowscentral.com/how-create-and-run-your-first-powershell-script-file-windows-10
Computerworld Dec 31 25
How to manually update Microsoft Defender: It’s imperative to keep Microsoft Defender up to date even when Windows Update isn’t working ...
computerworld.com/article/1616570/how-to-manually-update-microsoft-defender.html
