ScreensieEveryday Windows basics
- Change a PC nameRename a Windows computer and verify the new name.
- View system informationFind the Windows version, processor, memory, architecture and device details.
- Find the computer nameLocate the device name used for sharing and remote access.
- Take a screenshotCapture a screen, window or selected region.
- Show file extensionsMake .pdf, .jpg, .exe and other extensions visible.
Printers
- Install a printerAdd USB, wireless, network and manually configured printers.
- View installed printersSee configured printers and open their queues.
- Print a test pageCheck whether Windows and the driver can communicate.
- Clear a stuck print queueCancel stuck jobs safely.
- Share a printerShare a host PC's printer on a trusted network.
Networking and sharing
- See network devicesUse a trusted Private network and network discovery.
- Create a network shareShare a folder with specific authorized users.
- Access a network shareOpen a UNC path and authenticate correctly.
- Map a network driveAssign a drive letter to a share.
- Find a PC's IP addressIdentify the active adapter and local IPv4 address.
PowerShell, WMI and WMIC
- PowerShell basicsDiscover commands, read help and work with structured objects.
- Advanced PowerShellBuild safer object pipelines and preview changes.
- Basic WMI operations with CIMQuery operating-system, hardware, BIOS and disk inventory.
- Networked WMI operationsUse authenticated CIM sessions on authorized computers.
- Advanced WMI operationsUse WQL filters, explicit properties and reusable sessions.
- Legacy WMIC and modern replacementsUnderstand older commands while migrating to supported PowerShell CIM.
System repair and technician tools
- Run SFC remotelyVerify and repair protected Windows system files.
- Run DISM remotelyCheck and repair the Windows component store.
- Disk repair with CHKDSKUnderstand scans, repair, bad-sector checks and restarts.
- Manage Windows servicesQuery, start, stop and restart the correct service.
- Remote PC diagnostic toolsCollect relevant state before making a change.