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June 5, 2025

Turbocharge your workflow for just $15 with Windows 11 Pro

Windows 11 Pro is priced at .97 and is designed to enhance productivity with features such as a powerful search function, improved voice typing, and snap layouts. It includes advanced security measures like BitLocker encryption, biometric login, and built-in antivirus protection. The operating system offers specialized applications, including Hyper-V, Azure AD, Smart App Control, Windows Sandbox, Windows Studio Effects, and TPM 2.0. It supports entertainment with DirectX 12 Ultimate graphics and features an AI-powered assistant called Copilot that can answer questions, enhance writing, and assist with Windows tasks. The offer for Windows 11 Pro is available through StackSocial, with prices subject to change.

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March 30, 2025

5 reasons I use PowerShell to automate boring Windows tasks

PowerShell automates repetitive computing tasks, enhancing productivity by offering a faster command-line interface (CLI) compared to traditional graphical user interfaces (GUIs). It simplifies app management, allowing users to reinstall or update applications more effectively than through the Microsoft Store. PowerShell also streamlines file management with the Move-Item cmdlet, which transfers files and deletes the original from the source. Users can automate scripts with Task Scheduler for routine tasks, and it supports system maintenance through cmdlets and custom scripts, benefiting both IT administrators and casual users. PowerShell's automation capabilities make it a valuable tool for optimizing computing experiences.

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October 28, 2024

“We automated 150 tasks with AI agents, just copy us”: Microsoft’s Windows Agent Arena brings AI assistants keyboard-deep to Windows PCs but there are critical security and performance concerns

Microsoft introduced Windows Agent Arena, a benchmark for testing AI agents in realistic Windows environments. Multi-modal AI agents currently have a performance success rate of 19.5%, compared to the average human performance rating of 74.5%. The benchmark includes over 150 diverse Windows tasks and allows for evaluations in Azure, potentially completing assessments in 20 minutes. Microsoft Research developed a multi-modal agent named Navi, which demonstrated a 19.5% success rate in tasks like converting a website to a PDF. Privacy and security concerns are highlighted, with Microsoft recalling the Windows Recall feature to enhance user security. The open-source framework promotes research and the development of reliable AI models, with an emphasis on responsible AI practices. Other companies, like Anthropic, are also advancing AI capabilities, exemplified by their new API "Computer Use" for human-like interactions with computers.