The average Windows user probably doesn't need to use PowerShell, but it's nice to know what it is if you do need it.

You might think that Windows PowerShell and PowerShell are the same thing, but there are some important differences. Here's what you need to know.

Microsoft removes the version still included for compatibility for good. It has long been considered obsolete.

Windows PowerShell introduces the concept of a cmdlet (pronounced “command-let”), a simple, single-function command-line tool built into the shell.

Learn how to add or remove Local and Microsoft accounts to the Administrators group using Windows PowerShell on Windows 11/10.