Streamlined README

Streamlined README for a better overview

Author: Dantdmnl

README.md

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 ![Network Configuration Menu](Network_Configuration_Menu.png)
 
 ## Description
-A powerful PowerShell script for managing IPv4 network settings with support for static IPs, DHCP configurations, and advanced network diagnostics. Features enhanced error handling, configuration management, comprehensive subnet calculator, and GDPR-compliant privacy controls.
+A powerful PowerShell script for managing IPv4 network settings with GDPR-compliant privacy controls. Features static IP/DHCP configuration, network diagnostics, subnet calculator, and comprehensive configuration management.
 
-## Features
+## Key Features
 
-### Core Functionality
-- **Static IP and DHCP Configuration**: Seamlessly switch between static IP and DHCP modes
-- **Configuration Management**: Save and load network configurations to/from XML files for easy backups
-- **Network Connectivity Testing**: Comprehensive network diagnostics including gateway, DNS, and internet connectivity tests
-- **Subnet Calculator**: Advanced subnet calculations with binary representations, CIDR notation, and subnetting guides
-- **Interface Rename**: Rename network interfaces directly from the interface selection menu
+### Network Management
+- **Static IP & DHCP**: Switch between static and DHCP configurations
+- **Configuration Save/Load**: Backup and restore network settings via XML
+- **Network Testing**: Gateway, DNS, and internet connectivity diagnostics
+- **Subnet Calculator**: CIDR calculations, binary representations, subnetting guides
+- **Interface Management**: Rename and manage multiple network adapters
 
-### Privacy & GDPR Compliance
-- **GDPR-Compliant Logging**: User consent required before any data logging
-- **Data Pseudonymization**: IP addresses automatically pseudonymized (e.g., 192.168.1.xxx)
-- **Privacy Notice**: Clear transparency about data collection and usage
-- **Right to Access**: View all logged data at any time
-- **Right to Erasure**: Delete all logs and consent records (Right to be Forgotten)
-- **Right to Rectification**: Change consent settings at any time
-- **Data Portability**: Export all data as ZIP archive
-- **Local Storage Only**: No data transmitted to external servers
-- **Privacy & Data Management Menu**: Dedicated menu for managing privacy settings
+### GDPR Privacy & Compliance
+- **User Consent Management**: Explicit opt-in for logging
+- **IP Pseudonymization**: Automatic masking (192.168.1.xxx)
+- **User Rights**: Access, Erasure, Rectification, Data Portability
+- **Local Storage Only**: No external data transmission
+- **Privacy Dashboard**: Dedicated menu for privacy controls (Option 11)
 
 ### User Experience
-- **Intuitive Menu-Driven Interface**: Easy-to-navigate menu system with quick actions
-- **Smart Input Validation**: Robust validation for IP addresses, subnet masks, DNS servers, and hostnames
-- **Enhanced Error Handling**: Clear error messages and graceful error recovery
-- **Dynamic Version Display**: Version information extracted automatically from script header
-- **Quick Actions**: Shortcuts for common tasks (Quick DHCP, status check, quick test, refresh)
-
-### Configuration & Storage
-- **AppData Storage**: All configuration, log, version, and interface files stored in AppData for better organization
-- **Automatic File Migration**: Seamlessly migrates old config files to AppData location
-- **Interface Persistence**: Saves and reuses selected network interfaces across sessions
-- **Log Rotation**: Automatic log file management with configurable size limits and archive retention
-
-### Network Features
-- **Smart Gateway Suggestions**: Intelligent gateway recommendations based on entered IP address
-- **Flexible Gateway Input**: Enter last octet, .1/.254, full IP, or skip gateway configuration
-- **Strict DNS Validation**: Accepts full IPv4 addresses or valid FQDNs/hostnames only
-- **Interface Management**: Rescan interfaces and toggle visibility of down/disabled adapters
-- **Multi-Interface Support**: Works with multiple network adapters including Ethernet and WiFi
-
-### Advanced Capabilities
-- **Comprehensive Network Testing**: Tests gateway connectivity, public DNS servers, local DNS, and name resolution
-- **Parallel DNS Testing**: Fast network diagnostics using parallel job execution
-- **Subnet Calculator**: 
-  - IP address validation and network calculations
-  - CIDR and subnet mask conversion
-  - Network/broadcast address computation
-  - Usable IP range identification
-  - Binary representation display
-  - Network class determination
-  - Private/public IP detection
-  - Subnetting recommendations
-
-### Safety & Security
-- **Administrator Elevation**: Automatically requests admin privileges when needed
-- **Confirmation Prompts**: Defaults to 'y' for faster workflow while maintaining safety
-- **Strict Input Validation**: Cancels operations immediately on invalid input
-- **Interface Requirement Blocking**: Prevents configuration actions until valid interface is selected
-- **Rollback Protection**: Validates existing configurations before making changes
-- **Pure ASCII**: No Unicode characters for maximum compatibility
-- **Clean Code Quality**: PSScriptAnalyzer compliant with no issues
+- **Intuitive Menu**: Easy navigation with quick actions ('q', 't', 'c', 'd', 'i')
+- **Smart Validation**: IP, subnet, DNS, and hostname validation
+- **Auto Version Sync**: Version tracking from script header
+- **AppData Storage**: Organized file management in `%APPDATA%`
+- **Pure ASCII**: Maximum compatibility across systems
+- **PSScriptAnalyzer Clean**: Zero code quality issues
+
+## Quick Actions
+- `q` - Quick DHCP configuration
+- `t` - Quick network connectivity test
+- `c` - Clear screen
+- `d` - DNS cache flush
+- `i` - Interface information (MAC, speed, status)
 
 ## GDPR Compliance
 
-This script is fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
-
-### Data Collection
-- Network interface names
-- IP addresses (pseudonymized by default)
-- Network configuration settings
-- Timestamps of operations
-- Error messages and diagnostic information
-
-### Legal Basis
-- **Explicit User Consent** (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))
-- Consent banner displayed on first run
-- Clear opt-in/opt-out mechanism
-
-### User Rights
-- ✅ **Right to Access** - View all logs via menu option
-- ✅ **Right to Erasure** - Delete all data with one click
-- ✅ **Right to Rectification** - Change consent settings anytime
-- ✅ **Right to Data Portability** - Export data as ZIP archive
-- ✅ **Right to Object** - Disable logging completely
-- ✅ **Right to Withdraw Consent** - Revoke consent at any time
-
-### Data Protection Measures
-- **Data Minimization**: Only essential data is collected
-- **Pseudonymization**: IP addresses masked (192.168.1.xxx)
-- **Local Storage**: All data stored locally on your computer
-- **No External Transmission**: Data never sent to third parties
-- **Automatic Log Rotation**: Prevents excessive data retention
-- **Transparent Privacy Policy**: Full disclosure of data practices
+**Data Collected**: Interface names, IP addresses (pseudonymized), configuration settings, timestamps  
+**Legal Basis**: Explicit user consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))  
+**Storage**: Local only (`%APPDATA%\Network_Configuration_Script`)  
+**User Rights**: Full GDPR compliance with access, erasure, rectification, portability
 
 ## Prerequisites
-- **Windows OS with PowerShell.**
-- **Having permission to run PowerShell as an administrator.**
-- **Allow script execution:**
+- Windows OS with PowerShell 5.1+
+- Administrator privileges
+- Script execution policy:
   ```powershell
   Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser -ExecutionPolicy Bypass
+  ```
 
 ## Usage
 
-To download and execute the script locally, follow these steps:
-
-1. **Download the Script**  
-   - Visit the [releases tab](https://github.com/Dantdmnl/Network_Configuration_Script/releases) on the GitHub repository.  
-   - Download the latest version of the **`Network_Configuration.ps1`** file.
-
-2. **Run the Script**  
-   - Locate the downloaded file on your computer.  
-   - Right-click the file and select **Run with PowerShell**.
-
-3. **Follow the Prompts**  
-   - The script will provide a series of interactive prompts to guide you through configuring your network settings.  
-   - If an invalid IP address is entered during static IP configuration, the process will be cancelled and you will be notified immediately.  
-   - Respond to each prompt with the required inputs.
-
-## Version History
-
-### Version 2.1 (Current)
-**GDPR Compliance & Code Quality Release**
-
-#### New Features
-- 🔒 **GDPR-Compliant Privacy System**
-  - User consent required for logging
-  - Data pseudonymization (IP addresses masked)
-  - Privacy notice with full transparency
-  - Privacy & Data Management menu (option 11)
-  
-- 🛡️ **User Rights Implementation**
-  - Right to Access (view logs)
-  - Right to Erasure (delete all data)
-  - Right to Rectification (change consent)
-  - Right to Data Portability (export as ZIP)
-  - Right to Withdraw Consent
-
-- 🔧 **Interface Management**
-  - Rename network interfaces from selection menu
-  - Auto-update saved interface on rename
-
-#### Improvements
-- ✅ PSScriptAnalyzer clean (fixed 16 code quality issues)
-- ✅ Enhanced logging with consent management
-- ✅ All IP addresses pseudonymized in logs
-- ✅ Improved error handling in GDPR functions
-
-#### Technical
-- Data stored locally in `%APPDATA%\Network_Configuration_Script`
-- Consent file: `gdpr_consent.txt`
-- Automatic version detection from script header
-- Backwards compatible with version 2.0
+1. **Download**: Get `Network_Configuration.ps1` from [releases](https://github.com/Dantdmnl/Network_Configuration_Script/releases)
+2. **Run**: Right-click → Run with PowerShell (as Administrator)
+3. **First Run**: Accept GDPR consent banner
+4. **Configure**: Follow interactive prompts