Generate a list of installed programs with PowerShell code

The Tip of the Night for August 29, 2018, explained how to run a Windows command to get a list of software installed on your PC. Subsequent experience has shown that the wmic command doesn't generate a complete list. You should have better luck with the PowerShell posted here by FelixGill.

Open PowerShell ISE, and in the console put in this code:

Get-ItemProperty HKLM:\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\* | Select-Object DisplayName, DisplayVersion, Publisher, InstallDate | Format-Table –AutoSize

Then simply press enter. A list will be generated showing the name of programs you've installed, the version, publisher and install date.

Indexing encrypted files in Windows

In Windows 7, on the control panel, you'll find the the 'Indexing Options' utility. This will give you the option to index encrypted files. After clicking ' Indexing Options' click on 'Advanced'. This window will appear:

Choose the option to 'Index encrypted files' and then rebuild the index. Now when you run searches in Windows Explorer files encrypted with the Windows NTFS Encrypting File System will be searchable.

Snipping Tool

Don't miss that in the Accessories menu of Windows 7 you can find a snipping tool.

The Snipping Tool can be used to select a rectangular screen grab, a window, the full screen, or a free form area.