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6 Windows Task Scheduler tricks I use instead of third-party apps

Windows Task Scheduler is an underappreciated powerhouse that can automate more processes than most people ever realize — no third-party nonsense required. It's a smart and oddly satisfying solution ...
Lifehacker

Use Ninite and Task Scheduler to Keep Relatives' Computers Up to Date

Some people avoid any and all update notices—and you can't always blame them, given how many occur on the average computer. Reader Andrew Chandler suggests fixing their ignoring ways with the no-fuss ...
PC World

Automate your morning programs with Windows Task Scheduler

One of the best parts of owning a PC isn’t downloading videos, sending email, or playing games. If you ask me, the best tool for your computer is automation. Get it to do some of the mundane things ...
Computerworld

Reviewing the Windows Scheduler with TaskSchedulerView from Nir Sofer

In Windows XP the Task Scheduler was easy to deal with. Anyone could look at it (Control Panel -> Scheduled Tasks) and easily understand which tasks were scheduled and when they ran. Windows 7 ...
TechRepublic

How to clean up Windows 10’s WinSxS folder using the StartComponentCleanup task

How to clean up Windows 10’s WinSxS folder using the StartComponentCleanup task Your email has been sent Task Scheduler offers a preconfigured task that may help you clean out additional files from ...
EDN

Function pointers, Part 2: Task scheduling

One of the most common applications for using function pointers is in task schedulers. Every embedded system contains some type of task scheduler whether it is a simple round robin loop or a state of ...