Get Primary Monitor Resolution with PowerShell

If you are changing backgrounds on existing computers, it helps to know what resolution is currently in use on the computer so you can put a background on it that looks just right.  This can be very important if it is your updated company logo. You can easily extract...
Stop Internet Explorer From Loading Automatically

Stop Internet Explorer From Loading Automatically

Internet Explorer seemed to have a life of its own. No matter what I did, it kept loading automatically and trying to go to Bing. It was not in msconfig startup. It was not in the startup menu. It was not in the registry as run or run once, yet it kept popping up. It...
Command Line to Retrieve Serial Number from Bios

Command Line to Retrieve Serial Number from Bios

There is an easy way to retrieve the serial number from BIOS without having to reboot and go into the BIOS.  The WMIC command line will retrieve the serial number for you with no elevated rights required. Open a command prompt and run: wmic bios get serialnumber...