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Windows shortcut to elevated PowerShell raises user concerns

The user discovered a keyboard shortcut (Windows key + X) to access an elevated PowerShell terminal on Windows computers. They are concerned about this feature being mandatory on library computers, which they note also have built-in AI that cannot be disabled. The user humorously laments the lack of non-Windows software support in public libraries. AI

IMPACT Raises questions about the user experience and control over AI features in operating systems.

RANK_REASON User discusses a specific software feature and its implications.

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Windows shortcut to elevated PowerShell raises user concerns

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Dear Friends of an elevated PowerShell As you may know (and I just found out): - Winkey + ❌ [X key] ℹ️ will get you into the terminal/#PowerShell on a Windows c

    Dear Friends of an elevated PowerShell As you may know (and I just found out): - Winkey + ❌ [X key] ℹ️ will get you into the terminal/#PowerShell on a Windows computer, with a Windows keyboard - Not sure if the 'x' and 'i' have to be CAPS? I need to know this when I go to the lib…