Since 2006, Microsoft has been bundling the PowerShell command-line shell that administrators can use to manage their computers and other computers on a network. "Windows PowerShell is a Windows ...

When writing PowerShell scripts, in a perfect world, we'd all just use cmdlets and functions. After all, the batch file days are behind us! Unfortunately, that's not always possible or even the best ...

Are all of the default PowerShell cmdlets exactly the way you like them to be? Do they have all of the parameters you think should be standard and have no extras? Probably not. We all have our quirks ...

You can open Command Prompt by right-clicking the Start icon. Other ways to open Command Prompt include through the Start Menu and desktop search. The most recent ...

For serious work in the Console, few utilities (if any) can match the prowess of Take Command. It’s not cheap, but for command line jockeys, the savings in time and errors are worth the price. Serious ...

One of the appealing features of Windows PowerShell is that it can be extended. You are not limited to the commands that Microsoft ships. You can load additional commands and functionality via a ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

In Windows, typing cd by itself shows you the current working directory. On macOS, the pwd (print working directory) command serves the same purpose. It will display the full path of where you ...

Microsoft on Thursday announced the "general availability" commercial release of PowerShell Crescendo. PowerShell Crescendo is a new installable module that's used to wrap various "native" utility ...

What is PowerShell? Microsoft PowerShell is a powerful administrative tool that can help you automate tasks for your computer ...

From the automation of Task Scheduler to the "Quake-mode" speed of Windows Terminal, these 5 tools unlock the true potential of your OS.