Sick of Windows 11’s bloat? These open-source tools fix it

Windows 11 comes with numerous applications by default that offer little added value for many users — but still take up ...

How to create and run a PowerShell script file on Windows 11 or 10

To create a script with Visual Basic Code on Windows 11 (or 10), use these steps: Click the File menu and select the "New ...
SlashGear

The One Tool You Need To Make Windows 11 Run Faster (And Remove Bloatware)

Every Windows upgrade offers new improvements in performance and functionality, and the jump to Windows 11 is no exception. Compared to its predecessor, Windows 11 can load websites and copy files ...
Network World

5 free PowerShell tools to ease your Windows management pain

You had to see this one coming. After all, I wrote a book about it. However, I’m still amazed at the number of people that don’t know what PowerShell is. So, here is my pitch, hopefully people take ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft removes PowerShell 2.0 from Windows 11, Windows Server

Microsoft will remove PowerShell 2.0 from Windows starting in August, eight years after announcing its deprecation and keeping it around as an optional feature. The 14-year-old command processor ...
HotHardware

Windows 11 Patch Deletes PowerShell 2.0 And One More App Power Users Will Miss

The August 2025 (KB5063878) Windows update caused an issue that prevented non-admin users from carrying out several vital operations due to misbehaving UAC prompts. Microsoft has since released its ...