Sunday 4 July 2021

Lenovo ThinkPad: Retrieve machine type, model (MTM) and serial number with PowerShell

To retrieve a Lenovo ThinkPad machine type, model (MTM) and serial number with PowerShell, run the command:

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_ComputerSystemProduct 

IdentifyingNumber: R00FKF00
Name: 20FB003TUK
Vendor: LENOVO
Version: ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th

Saturday 3 July 2021

TeamViewer: Disable adverts

 To disable adverts in TeamViewer:

  1. Open TeamViewer and select Extras > Options > Advanced > Show advanced options
  2. Scroll down and untick In-product marketing messages


Alternatively, open a PowerShell prompt and run the following command:

Set-ItemProperty HKCU:\SOFTWARE\TeamViewer -Name ReceiveInAppMessaging -Value 0