The upcoming PowerToys 0.77 update should introduce a new tool to help you use PowerShell. It will suggest a package to install upon detecting a missing component when trying to execute a command.

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Once you try the ShowWindow parameter in PowerShell 3's Get-Eventlog cmdlet, you'll turn less and less to Get-Help for that quick assist. I am always telling students and IT Pros I run across in ...

Most IT admins use PowerShell for scripting and automation, but it's not just for IT specialists—anyone dealing with messy folders needs these commands. I use them to track down old code, organize ...

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Microsoft’s mighty Windows administration framework gets even better with the help of these resources. Most are free, and the three for-fee tools are well worth the cost. Ah, PowerShell. A simple blue ...

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You can buy dedicated synchronization tools, but they don’t always offer the level of flexibility some teams need. A well-built PowerShell script lets you create a setup that fits your exact ...

PowerShell can save you a lot of time on Windows admin tasks, but to use it effectively you need to understand how it works. Here’s a crash course in Windows PowerShell scripting basics to get you ...