--- title: Best PowerShell posts of 2024 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted PowerShell posts of 2024, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/tags/powershell/best-of/2024 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/tags/powershell/best-of/2024 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best PowerShell posts of 2024 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted PowerShell posts of 2024, curated by the daily.dev community. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--VAY5ToZt--/f_auto/v1724209435/public/daily.dev%20-%20open%20graph --- # Best of PowerShell — 2024 1. 1 [](/posts/150-days-of-programming-xy2g26kl3 "150 Days of Programming") Video Chris Titus Tech · 2y 150 Days of Programming After five months of diving into software development, the author shares their experiences and accomplishments across various projects. They utilized multiple programming languages, including Python, Rust, PowerShell, and C#. The post covers the techniques, tools, and methodologies used, along with the challenges and successes faced. The author highlights the importance of selecting the right language for each project and evaluating their performance and syntax, ultimately expressing a preference for C# and .NET for Windows applications. 58 2. 2 [](/posts/transforming-windows-terminal-into-a-productivity-powerhouse-m3hqnhh0t "Transforming Windows Terminal into a Productivity Powerhouse") Article This is Learning · 2y Transforming Windows Terminal into a Productivity Powerhouse Customizing Windows Terminal can significantly enhance productivity and user experience for developers. This guide covers how to install and configure Oh My Posh for a visually appealing PowerShell prompt, use Quake Mode for quick access to the terminal, and best practices for creating and managing profiles. Specific features like color schemes, transparency, and backing up settings are also discussed. 24 2 3. 3 [](/posts/how-to-use-windows-terminal-and-what-it-s-useful-for-ydgkmavvc "How to use Windows Terminal and what it’s useful for") Article The Verge · 2y How to use Windows Terminal and what it’s useful for Windows Terminal in Windows 11 integrates Command Prompt and PowerShell, offering enhanced command line functionalities. Essential commands include scheduling shutdowns, visualizing folder structures, troubleshooting network issues, obtaining system information, checking disk errors, viewing running tasks, analyzing energy states, verifying system integrity, and obtaining advanced networking details. 22 2 4. 4 [](/posts/microsoft-maintains-its-own-windows-debloat-scripts-on-github-osnews-shw3a43di "Microsoft maintains its own Windows debloat scripts on GitHub – OSnews") Article Lobsters · 2y Microsoft maintains its own Windows debloat scripts on GitHub – OSnews Microsoft maintains a GitHub repository of Windows debloat scripts to help simplify setting up Windows as a development environment by removing unnecessary preinstalled applications. The scripts use Chocolatey wrapped in Boxstarter to manage installations and reboots. Despite being a few years old and somewhat defunct, the existence of these scripts underscores the ongoing issues with Windows bloatware and system requirements. 18 5 5. 5 [](/posts/how-to-debloat-windows-11-10-afhbnjfz5 "How to Debloat Windows 11/10") Video Mental Outlaw · 2y How to Debloat Windows 11/10 Learn how to make Windows 10 or 11 less bloated using the free, open-source tool Win11 Debloat. This tool uses PowerShell scripts to remove unnecessary default applications and features like Microsoft Edge, Office Suite, and other built-in apps that are often not user-preferred. The guide walks you through using the tool without having to reinstall Windows, providing a safer and easier method for most users while ensuring data backups are made before proceeding. 16 6. 6 [](/posts/how-to-setup-a-windows-laptop-for-data-science-brf9tysso "How to Setup a Windows Laptop for Data Science") Article Medium · 2y How to Setup a Windows Laptop for Data Science Learn how to setup a Windows laptop for data science work, including installing PowerShell 7, WSL, and ZSH. 17 7. 7 [](/posts/is-this-the-best-cybersecurity-beginner-cert-includes-giveaway--jcahhbiyp "Is this the best Cybersecurity beginner cert? (Includes Giveaway!)") Video David Bombal · 2y Is this the best Cybersecurity beginner cert? (Includes Giveaway!) 16 8. 8 [](/posts/shell-programming-lsswihshq "Shell Programming") Article Community Picks · 2y Shell Programming Mastering the command line in shell programming is essential for developers. This article explains what a shell is, the importance of shell environments, shell navigation and operations, file handling and text processing, remote system administration, file permissions and ownership, and input and output redirection. 16 9. 9 [](/posts/powershell-the-object-oriented-shell-you-didn-t-know-you-needed-jbm4kjumc "PowerShell: the object-oriented shell you didn’t know you needed") Article Lobsters · 2y PowerShell: the object-oriented shell you didn’t know you needed Learn about PowerShell, an object-oriented shell and scripting language from Microsoft that is powerful, versatile, and has unique features compared to standard Unix shells. Topics covered include differences between Windows PowerShell and PowerShell Core, working with files and directories, finding duplicates, using .NET classes and COM objects, launching Internet Explorer, and customizing the PowerShell prompt. 16 2 10. 10 [](/posts/did-you-know-you-can-run-apps-as-administrator-on-windows-like-this-shorts-windows-windows11-archko7wd "Did you know you can run apps as Administrator on Windows like this? #shorts #windows #windows11") Video David Bombal · 2y Did you know you can run apps as Administrator on Windows like this? #shorts #windows #windows11 15 1 11. 11 [](/posts/detecting-undected-malware-r14ynylg3 "Detecting UNDECTED Malware") Video Eric Parker · 2y Detecting UNDECTED Malware Eric demonstrates the limitations of traditional antivirus software by testing undetected malware samples, including one he created. He introduces a sandbox tool called Any Run, which provides detailed analysis of suspicious files. The tool offers features like machine learning, network response spoofing, and different operating system environments to detect and analyze malware behaviors. Eric highlights the importance of using such tools to overcome the shortcomings of standard antivirus solutions. 13 12. 12 [](/posts/winrm-penetration-testing-94nwda6xb "WinRM Penetration Testing") Article Hacking Articles · 2y WinRM Penetration Testing Windows Remote Management (WinRM) is a protocol for managing Windows machines remotely using HTTP and HTTPS. This post covers the setup and configuration of WinRM on Windows Server 2019 and Windows 10, testing connections, lateral movement, remote shell access, and security implications. Steps include setting execution policies, enabling PSRemoting, configuring ports, and using tools like nxc, Metasploit, and Docker for various tasks. Proper configuration is crucial to prevent unauthorized access. 14 13. 13 [](/posts/modern-ui-and-powerful-api-for-ansible-terraform-opentofu-powershell-and-other-devops-tools--yw5gqyumq "Modern UI and powerful API for Ansible, Terraform, OpenTofu, PowerShell and other DevOps tools.") Article Community Picks · 2y Modern UI and powerful API for Ansible, Terraform, OpenTofu, PowerShell and other DevOps tools. The post discusses a modern user interface and robust API for integrating various DevOps tools including Ansible, Terraform, OpenTofu, and PowerShell. It highlights the capabilities for enabling services like marketing, analytics, live chat, advertising, and security, with the flexibility to adjust or withdraw consent later. 12 14. 14 [](/posts/the-power-of-linux-commands-in-windows-shorts-linux-windows-wsl-kalilinux-w9qpmajcn "The power of Linux commands in Windows? #shorts #linux #windows #wsl #kalilinux") Video David Bombal · 2y The power of Linux commands in Windows? #shorts #linux #windows #wsl #kalilinux Learn how to use Linux commands within Windows by leveraging WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux). Through WSL, you can execute Linux commands directly in PowerShell, view directory structures, and even redirect command outputs to files that can be accessed and edited using Windows applications like Notepad. 12 1 15. 15 [](/posts/powershell-unleashed-why-every-it-professional-should-learn-it-kb9azhfvq "PowerShell Unleashed: Why Every IT Professional Should Learn It") Article System Weakness · 2y PowerShell Unleashed: Why Every IT Professional Should Learn It PowerShell is a powerful command-line shell and scripting tool developed by Microsoft, essential for system administration, development, and cybersecurity. It's praised for its automation capabilities, access to .NET libraries, cross-platform compatibility, and robust community support. Learning PowerShell can significantly advance your career. Effective strategies include starting with the basics, using online resources, practicing regularly, joining communities, and working on real-world projects. 12 16. 16 [](/posts/create-a-tree-of-directories-with-files-works-for-windows-too-in-powershell--60yv2azcf "Create a tree of directories with files !! (works for windows too (in powershell))") Article Daily Dose of Code · 2y Create a tree of directories with files !! (works for windows too (in powershell)) Learn how to create a tree of directories and add files within them using simple commands. This guide provides step-by-step instructions and examples using \`mkdir -p\` for directories and \`touch\` for files, with the use of curly braces for structuring. 11 2 17. 17 [](/posts/the-ultimate-powershell-qm0t4c2d5 "The Ultimate PowerShell") Video Chris Titus Tech · 2y The Ultimate PowerShell The post discusses the author's experience with PowerShell and how they have improved it by automating profile and PowerShell updates, integrating terminal icons, adding error checks, and creating aliases. 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