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6 Windows Task Scheduler tricks I use instead of third-party apps

Windows Task Scheduler is an underappreciated powerhouse that can automate more processes than most people ever realize — no third-party nonsense required. It's a smart and oddly satisfying solution ...
Redmond

Automating Air Gapped Backups in Windows

In my own organization, I take a multi-tier approach to data protection. Like so many other organizations, I use a continuous data protection solution as my primary backup. However, I like to hedge my ...
XDA Developers

6 Task Scheduler and PowerShell automations I use that make Windows maintain itself

Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap I have a terrible memory, which is why I think Windows Task Scheduler doesn’t get enough recognition for remembering to run tasks ...
TweakTown

I automated 5 annoying Windows maintenance tasks, and my PC basically runs itself

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. Windows maintenance is the kind of thing you know you should do and almost never actually do. Clearing temp files, flushing DNS, and running Disk Cleanup ...
Redmond

How To Automatically Run PowerShell Scripts at a Scheduled Time

Over the last few years, I have created a vast library of PowerShell scripts that I use to keep my servers healthy. These scripts do everything from monitoring disk health to helping me to reclaim ...