Are you wondering how to compare values in PowerShell to see if they’re greater than or equal? You can do this by using the -ge operator in PowerShell. In this tutorial, I will explain everything you need to know about using “greater than or equal” in PowerShell. You will see some real examples. What Is … Read more
Are you trying to identify which services are running on your Windows systems? You can use PowerShell for this. In this tutorial, I will explain how to list running services in PowerShell. Method 1: List All Running Services on Your Local Machine using Get-Service The most direct way to list running services in PowerShell is … Read more
Have you ever needed to view all the local users on your Windows machine quickly? You can achieve this using Microsoft PowerShell. In this tutorial, I will explain several proven PowerShell methods to list local users from your Windows machine. Method 1: Using the Get-LocalUser Cmdlet The most straightforward way to list local users is with the … Read more
Do you want to format the output from a PowerShell cmdlet? The answer is the PowerShell’s Format-List cmdlet. With Format-List, you can transform complex output into a clean, readable list that highlights every property you care about. In this tutorial, I will explain exactly how to use Format-List in PowerShell with practical, real-world examples. What … Read more
One of my client recently wanted to get the installed modules from their system. It is easy to achieve using PowerShell. In this tutorial, I will explain how to list installed PowerShell modules using different methods, especially using the Get-Module cmdlet with -ListAvailable parameter. Method 1: Using Get-Module -ListAvailable One of the most reliable ways I … Read more
In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about making web requests in PowerShell – from basic GET requests to complex API interactions with authentication. If you’re working in a Windows environment and need to interact with web services or APIs, then you can use PowerShell’s web request capabilities. While Linux … Read more
One of my USA-based clients recently asked me a question: “Is PowerShell a programming language?” I took the time to explain in detail. You will find the answer in this tutorial. I will explain here what makes PowerShell unique, why it’s considered both a scripting and programming language, and how you can leverage its power. … Read more
Regular expressions (regex) are used for pattern-matching in PowerShell. As a PowerShell developer or an administrator, you should know how to use Regex in PowerShell. In this tutorial, I will explain everything about PowerShell Regular Expressions (Regex) with examples. Regular Expressions (Regex) in PowerShell PowerShell leverages the .NET regex engine to provide robust pattern-matching capabilities. … Read more
There are many features that may only work in a specific PowerShell version. As a PowerShell administrator, you should know the exact version of PowerShell installed in the OS before running any script. In this tutorial, I will explain how to check the PowerShell version using several methods. To check the PowerShell version in the … Read more
When working with PowerShell, you should know how to check if values aren’t equal most of the time. PowerShell’s not equal operator, written as -ne, compares two values and gives you $true when they don’t match. The -ne operator is one of PowerShell’s most useful comparison operators because it lets you filter out unwanted data … Read more
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