PowerShell 2.0, a legacy Windows component from the Windows 7 era, is being removed from Windows 11. Here is what you need to know about it. Microsoft published a new support document with details ...

The cross-platform shell that nobody expected to take seriously.

PowerShell has long been a cornerstone of IT automation, but for many professionals -- especially those just starting out -- it can seem intimidating. At this year's TechMentor conference (taking ...

Microsoft PowerShell and Linux Bash are two leading command-line interpreters in the market. Both CLIs are top-notch, but one will be better than the other in some respects. In this post, we will ...

Although Amazon has long provided various methods for accessing AWS services from the command line, one of the best options involves using the AWS Tools for PowerShell to make AWS services accessible ...

Backups, Downloads cleanup, and bulk file renaming — three Windows automation tasks I kept avoiding because the scripting ...

In my previous post, I showed you how to create a clickable button in Excel. That button displayed a simple message box. Now, I want to show you how to use the button to kick off a PowerShell script.

Windows security updates tend to conjure thoughts of operating system vulnerabilities, including zero-days, being patched or even unexpected failures with serious consequences. This security update, ...

You had to see this one coming. After all, I wrote a book about it. However, I’m still amazed at the number of people that don’t know what PowerShell is. So, here is my pitch, hopefully people take ...

Microsoft PowerShell is a well-known and valued task automation and configuration management program that is used in a wide range of businesses and industries. Whether you're trying to scale up your ...

Online learning can offer an affordable and informative avenue for aspiring professionals to hone in and learn more about a given topic. For example, The 2023 Windows PowerShell Certification Bundle ...