A Windows task scheduler API function does not check permissions – so any potential local bad actor can alter them to gain elevated privileges. A zero-day flaw recently disclosed in Microsoft’s ...

Windows 10 is set to mark a sea change in the way Microsoft’s OS works, but even the modern-looking Windows 8.1 carries a bunch of legacy tools and apps that you may not know about. One of those is ...

In May, Microsoft plans to roll out a new Windows scheduled task that launches automatically to help Microsoft Office apps load faster. The company says the "Startup Boost" task will launch in the ...

Windows Task Scheduler is a powerful tool, but it can often be fraught with annoyances. It's notorious for failing to run when it's supposed to, and that's compounded by the fact that it sometimes ...

Using the Windows 10’s built-in Task Scheduler, you can set up a process in which a computer will shut down automatically at a specific time. For many businesses, it’s standard operating procedure for ...

Do you get bored with the same old routine work? Getting up in the morning, switching your computer on, and so on? Wouldn’t you love the idea of your computer greeting you with your favorite tune ...