Powershell Useful Commands
This article mostly applies to Powershell version 6 or later (formerly known as Powershell Core). Check edition via Powershell variable: $PSEdition
(should show core for modern powershell)
Powershell Cmdlets
This article applies to Powershell version 6 or later (formerly also known as Powershell Core).
Legacy Powershell Useful Commands
This article applies to legacy powershell (powershell 5.0 or earlier) Check edition via Powershell variable: $PSEdition
(should show "Desktop for legacy/classic powershell), classic powershell is also bundled into the Windows OS.
Command Line for Utilities and Tools
Please be aware of notation below in command outlines. $
represents a command and rests of the lines following that line are output. The tradition is to utilize the "> " prompt for Windows Command Shell, however, I come from a Unix background and I defy that.
WiFi Networking with Powershell and netsh
Please be aware of notation below in command outlines. $
represents a command and rests of the lines following that line are output. The tradition is to utilize the "> " prompt for Windows Command Shell, however, I come from a Unix background and I defy that.
Useful Windows Commands
Please be aware of notation below in command outlines. $
represents a command and rests of the lines following that line are output. The tradition is to utilize the "> " prompt for Windows Command Shell, however, I come from a Unix background and I defy that.