Don't expose your system with sloppy scripts! Although a Linux desktop or server is less susceptible to viruses and malware than a typical Windows device, there isn't a device on the internet that isn ...

On Windows 11 (and Windows 10), PowerShell is a powerful command-line interface designed to run commands and scripts that automate tasks and manage system settings. While it serves a similar purpose ...

Many people jump into PowerShell and immediately think they need to start writing scripts. That couldn't be further from the truth, and actually I believe that can be counter-productive. Without a ...

An excellent PowerShell script is easy to troubleshoot when something goes wrong. When developing scripts, it's important to not just consider "working" a symbol of success but also that you have ...

At times, we need to write shell scripts that are interactive and user executing them need to monitor the progress. For such requirements, we can implement a simple progress bar that gives an idea ...

Whether you are a technology enthusiast or a professional looking to enhance your scripting skills, we have designed this Windows PowerShell scripting tutorial for beginners, especially for you. So, ...

Back in 2008, I wrote a piece called PowerShell Tips and Tricks, which covered the then-relatively new Windows scripting language and some cool things you could do with it. Although PowerShell has ...

A simple four-line script unexpectedly returned a host of errors for Brien. The issue turned out to be deceptively simple. While writing my previous column, I ran into a really odd problem: I suddenly ...

I have a request for you shell hackers out there. I would like to do a pattern match & rename on a large number of files, and need some help figuring out how to do it. The deal is, I have a huge ...