The summary of ‘How to rename MULTIPLE files with Powershell’

The video showcases a tutorial on efficiently renaming multiple files using PowerShell and scripts, focusing on productivity benefits. The speaker emphasizes time-saving aspects and potential to become the "office hero." The process involves pasting scripts, right-clicking to rename files, and removing parentheses using simple commands. Efficiency is highlighted with the use of a USB 3.0 drive. The speaker also encourages viewers to support their friend's YouTube channel featuring computer and car-related content.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker asks a colleague to rename 1500 files on a USB stick for the July 4th party before the end of the day. The speaker demonstrates how to efficiently rename multiple files using PowerShell, guiding the viewer through the process step by step, including changing directories and providing a script for renaming the files in bulk. The speaker emphasizes the productivity benefits of this method and humorously warns about potential side effects like becoming the “office hero.”

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In this segment of the video, the presenter demonstrates how to rename multiple files using a script. The process involves pasting a script into a window, right-clicking with the mouse to initiate the renaming process, and observing the files get renamed progressively. Additionally, the presenter shows how to remove parentheses from file names using a simple command. The command involves putting parentheses in brackets to achieve this. Throughout the process, the presenter mentions needing to wait momentarily for the renaming to complete, highlighting the efficiency of the USB 3.0 drive being utilized.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker demonstrates removing parentheses from a file, highlighting the efficiency of the process if the file is on a drive rather than a USB stick. The speaker emphasizes the time-saving aspect of this method, particularly in a work context where fast completion is required. They suggest that utilizing this process can make a person the hero in such situations. The segment concludes with the speaker encouraging viewers to like, comment, and check out a build video with a friend who has a YouTube channel, showcasing a clean, all-white Corsair build. They provide a link to the video and encourage support for their friend’s content, which includes computer and car-related topics.