I'm not really an IT expert, but I've been tinkering with my older laptop and managed to delete some bloatware to free up space. I find it pretty satisfying when my attempts at using PowerShell work out, especially the feel of typing commands! So, I'm curious—what are some basic yet practical things I can do with PowerShell to enhance my experience?
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A great starting point is to write simple one-liners in PowerShell that replicate tasks you usually do via a graphical user interface (GUI). Once you're comfortable with those, you can move on to more complex scripts that perform tasks even the GUI can't handle. It's a great progression!
You can start by creating startup scripts, which can automate tasks that run as soon as you log in! If you're doing repetitive work on your computer, having scripts can save time. Also, consider learning some Python; it can integrate well with PowerShell and help you do a LOT more with coding. Seriously, I've automated entire jobs with Python!
You can even make GUIs with PowerShell if you really want to get into it.