How to Detect If a Host Is Windows or Linux
Use ping, PowerShell, Windows built-in tools, WinRM, CIM, and SSH to determine whether a remote host is running Windows or Linux.
Inventory
PowerShell for IT Inventory: Getting All Installed Apps from Remote Windows PCs
How to use PowerShell to discover Windows PCs, query installed applications remotely, and export a software inventory report.
Manage Pinned Taskbar Items with PowerShell
How to list and remove Windows taskbar pinned applications with PowerShell and Shell.Application.