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 ...

I think it’s time to talk in depth about some of the most important features of PowerShell: Providers and modules. (Snap-ins have also been important, but they are being gradually phased out.) These ...

Microsoft last week announced the release of two PowerShell modules that aim to make it easier to invoke scripted processes that require so-called "secrets" or passcodes to work. The new modules, ...

The Microsoft Docs team announced earlier this month that Microsoft has turned on "PowerShell Module Browser," a Web search page for finding PowerShell scripts and information. The site, available at ...

Uploading your modules to the gallery will help with distribution headaches and allow for valuable feedback to come your way. So you've built that great PowerShell module, and it's been saving you ...

Learn how to transform everyday PowerShell one-liners and batch scripts into advanced functions with validation, pipeline support and help. Understand how to organize reusable code into modules with ...

Secure file transfer protocol (SFTP) is a safe way to transfer files between hosts over the internet. While PowerShell does not offer built-in support for SFTP, you can add this functionality using ...

Microsoft released PowerShell 7.0, the latest version of its cross-platform automation and configuration tool with new features including automatic new version notifications, bug fixes, and ...

I switched to WSL 2 and finally stopped feeling locked into Windows — here's why that changes everything.

Windows PowerShell ISE (Integrated Scripting Environment) from Microsoft is an indispensable tool for automating tasks and managing Windows systems. Offering a feature-rich scripting and automation ...