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Category: Windows Powershell/Command Prompt
3 Ways to Disable Fast User Switching in Windows 10
Fast User Switching is enabled by default in Windows 10. This feature is used to switch between multiple accounts without logging out from any of them. This means all active accounts keep running apps while users can switch between accounts flawlessly. Disable command:powershell -windowstyle hidden -command “Start-Process cmd -ArgumentList ‘/s,/c,REG ADD HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /V HideFastUserSwitching /T… Read more
4 Best Ways to Change User Account Name in Windows 10
When you boot your Windows PC, it is the user account name that you see at the Login screen. And for different reasons, you might want to change it to make it look personal or easily identifiable. This video will cover 4 ways to change user account name. Commands:wmic useraccount get fullname, namewmic useraccount where… Read more
How to Run Command Prompt Commands With a Desktop Shortcut
Here’s how to create a desktop shortcut that opens the command prompt and automatically executes any command of your choosing. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:23 How to open command prompt via windows 10 shortcut1:16 How to run a command via windows 10 shortcut1:53 How to run multiple commands via windows 10 shortcut2:21 End screen What you’ll learn 1.… Read more
How to batch install multiple apps on Windows 11
Do you want to install multiple apps on Windows 11? Here are multiple ways to complete this task. Links:Winget’s GitHub page – https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli/releasesofficial Winstall website – https://winstall.app/ Chapters:0:00 Intro0:23 Install windows package manager: winget1:15 Install essential apps using command line2:36 End screen What you will learn 1. How you can install every basic application quickly… Read more
4 Ways To Reset Firewall Settings In Windows 10
While Windows 10 Firewall does a great job of protecting the system from hackers and intruders, sometimes its settings get messed up and the firewall starts malfunctioning. In this case, we can easily reset Firewall settings. Commands:netsh advfirewall reset(New-Object -ComObject HNetCfg.FwPolicy2).RestoreLocalFirewallDefaults() Chapters:0:00 Intro0:23 Reset windows firewall through the control panel0:51 Reset windows firewall through the… Read more
Top 3 Ways to Import Passwords From CSV in Google Chrome
Google Chrome only offers you the ability to import passwords directly from Firefox. But that also requires having both browsers installed on the same PC or Mac. So if you plan to import your login information from a different browser or computer, you must rely on the good old CSV file. Commands:cd “\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application”chrome.exe… Read more
How To Find And Close Listening Ports In Windows 10
An open networking port is not always dangerous, but it is always better to keep your guard up and close any ports that are not required. Commands:netstat -abnetstat -aonnetsh advfirewall firewall add rule name=”Rule Name” protocol=TCP dir=out remoteport=993 action=blocknetsh advfirewall firewall delete rule name=”Rule Name”taskkill /pid 993taskkill /pid 993netstat -a -o -n Chapters:0:00 Intro0:23 Determine… Read more
How to enable/disable and delete Windows 10 Built-in Admin Account
All Windows 10 computers come with a built-in administrator account. It’s the default one that is usually targeted by hackers to gain access and control of your computer. That would make you wonder whether you should delete the default built-in admin account or not. Commands:net user administrator /active:yesnet user administrator /active:no Chapters:0:00 Intro0:23 How to… Read more
3 Ways To Change Computer Name In Windows 10 (Local)
When you install Windows for the first time, a random computer name is automatically assigned to Windows. This name is like DESKTOP-xxxxxxx, where x’s are random characters. You can easily change computer name to something of your own liking. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:23 Change computer name using the control panel1:30 Change computer name using windows settings2:05 Change… Read more