Automation
The latest Automation coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Store CLI: Terminal Control for Windows Apps & Automation
Microsoft has quietly introduced a powerful new tool for Windows power users and IT professionals: a native command-line interface for the Microsoft Store. The Store CLI represents a significant...
Windows 11's New Store CLI: Automation Power for IT Pros and Power Users
Microsoft has quietly introduced a significant new feature to Windows 11 that could fundamentally change how users and IT professionals interact with the Microsoft Store: a built-in command-line...
Step-by-step guide covers SMB over QUIC, AES-256 encryption, and PowerShell automation for Windows Server 2022 file shares.
Windows Server 2022 provides enterprise-grade file sharing capabilities that can be deployed in everything from small office environments to large corporate networks. With the introduction of SMB...
Windows 11 KB5074105 Storage UAC: Security Impact, User Backlash, and Automation Workarounds
Microsoft's January 2025 preview update for Windows 11, identified as KB5074105 (OS Build 26200.7705), has introduced a significant security change that's generating considerable discussion among...
Microsoft 365 Copilot Trial: DWP Study Reveals 15% Time Savings & Governance Success
The UK's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has concluded a landmark controlled trial of Microsoft 365 Copilot, delivering one of the most comprehensive real-world assessments of generative AI in...
Automate IT: 21 Windows Tasks Deliver 30-50% First-Year Efficiency Gains
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, IT automation has evolved from a luxury to a necessity for organizations seeking to optimize operations, reduce costs, and enhance security. According to...
Dynatrace Multi-Cloud Observability: How It Integrates with Azure and Windows Environments
Dynatrace's recent expansion of its multi-cloud observability platform represents a significant development for enterprises navigating complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments, particularly those...
PowerShell Creator Jeffrey Snover Retires: How His Automation Legacy Transformed Windows Administration
The Windows administration landscape has reached a significant milestone with the quiet retirement of Jeffrey Snover, the architect universally recognized as the father of PowerShell. While Microsoft...
Windows Copilot Evolves: From AI Assistant to Integrated System Administrator
Microsoft's Copilot has undergone a remarkable transformation from a simple chat interface to a deeply integrated system administrator that's quietly woven into the fabric of Windows 11. What began...
WinGet Mastery: The Ultimate Guide to Scriptable Windows App Management
If you've ever wished Windows handled app installs and updates the way Linux does — predictable, scriptable, and fast — you already have the tool you need built into modern Windows: the Windows...
Anthropic's Cowork: Claude Transforms into Desktop AI CoWorker for Windows Users
Anthropic's strategic pivot with Cowork represents a fundamental shift in how artificial intelligence integrates with desktop computing, transforming Claude from a developer-focused coding assistant...
Hertz Drives Digital Transformation: How Power Platform & Copilot AI Modernize Frontline Operations
Hertz Global Holdings, one of the world's largest vehicle rental companies, is undergoing a significant digital transformation by leveraging Microsoft's Power Platform and Copilot AI to address...