To avoid errors, it's important to write PowerShell scripts that prevent code from running on an unintended platform. Luckily, this is easier to do than it sounds. Up until a few years ago, PowerShell ...

This simple script tamed my Downloads folder.

Being able to receive real-time feedback as you work is a huge factor in writing script that won't break. Your script could be the most awesome automation tool on the planet. It could ring all the ...

PowerShell is not just an application, it is a scripting language built on .Net CLR that automates IT tasks. It has backward compatibility with CMD and can automate simple or complex tasks. Because of ...

Whenever I do a private PowerShell training class I like to spend a few minutes discussing next steps. Since generally in a private class the attendees all work together, I spend some time suggesting ...

I am trying to learn PowerShell (using V3) and have a need to create a script that will copy a folder structure with logging. Originally I made a small script calling robocopy and that worked quite ...

PowerShell combines the speed of the command line with the flexibility of a scripting language, making it a valuable Windows administration tool. Here are a few basic commands you'll want to master.

One of the most difficult things about PowerShell scripting is finding and fixing any bugs that exist within the script. This process isn't usually a big deal for short PowerShell scripts, but it can ...

These 10 PowerShell commands will come in handy when you need to remotely manage computers on a domain or workgroup. Doing more with less is a common mantra bandied about in the workforce these days ...