PowerShell
What is PowerShell?
Microsoft's command-line tool for automating tasks — creating users, configuring settings, managing files, and controlling Windows from text commands.
Why PowerShell Matters
What takes 100 clicks in the GUI takes one line in PowerShell. It's how IT pros automate repetitive tasks, deploy configurations, and manage systems at scale.
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Group Policy
A Windows feature that lets admins enforce settings across all company computers from one place — password rules, security settings, software installs, and more.
GeneralWindows Registry
A database of settings that controls how Windows works — from startup programs to file associations to security policies.
GeneralEvent Viewer
Windows' built-in log of everything that happens on your computer — errors, warnings, logins, crashes, and security events.
GeneralRemote Desktop
A Windows feature that lets you control another computer over the network or internet — as if you were sitting in front of it.
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