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PowerShell String Comparison: -eq, -like, -match Explained
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PowerShell String Comparison: -eq, -like, -match Explained
March 22, 2026May 5, 2026 PowerShell Tips Editor 1 min read

PowerShell String Comparison: -eq, -like, -match Explained

PowerShell has three main string comparison operators. Learn when to use -eq for exact matches, -like for wildcards, and -match for regex.

Strings and Text
Get-Content readme.md
PowerShell Write-Host vs Write-Output: What Is the Difference
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PowerShell Write-Host vs Write-Output: What Is the Difference
March 22, 2026May 5, 2026 PowerShell Tips Editor 1 min read

PowerShell Write-Host vs Write-Output: What Is the Difference

Write-Host and Write-Output look the same but behave very differently. Learn why Write-Host breaks pipelines and when each is the right choice.

Strings and Text
Get-Content readme.md
PowerShell Here-String: Multiline Text Made Easy
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PowerShell Here-String: Multiline Text Made Easy
March 22, 2026May 5, 2026 PowerShell Tips Editor 3 min read

PowerShell Here-String: Multiline Text Made Easy

Here-strings are perfect for multiline text blocks in PowerShell scripts. Learn single-quoted and double-quoted here-strings with template examples.

Strings and Text
Get-Content readme.md
PowerShell Format Numbers and Dates as Strings
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PowerShell Format Numbers and Dates as Strings
March 21, 2026May 5, 2026 PowerShell Tips Editor 1 min read

PowerShell Format Numbers and Dates as Strings

Format numbers as currency or percentages and dates as any string with PowerShell’s -f operator and ToString() method examples.

Strings and Text
Get-Content readme.md
PowerShell Regex: Match and Extract Text Patterns
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PowerShell Regex: Match and Extract Text Patterns
March 21, 2026May 5, 2026 PowerShell Tips Editor 3 min read

PowerShell Regex: Match and Extract Text Patterns

Regular expressions in PowerShell unlock powerful text matching and extraction. Learn -match, capture groups, and practical regex patterns.

Strings and Text
Get-Content readme.md
PowerShell Install on Windows 10 and 11: PowerShell 7 Guide
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PowerShell Install on Windows 10 and 11: PowerShell 7 Guide
March 21, 2026May 5, 2026 PowerShell Tips Editor 2 min read

PowerShell Install on Windows 10 and 11: PowerShell 7 Guide

PowerShell 7 is the modern cross-platform version. Learn to install it on Windows 10/11 using MSI or winget, and run it alongside PowerShell 5.1.

Getting Started
Get-Content readme.md
PowerShell ISE vs VS Code: Which Editor Should You Use
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PowerShell ISE vs VS Code: Which Editor Should You Use
March 20, 2026May 5, 2026 PowerShell Tips Editor 1 min read

PowerShell ISE vs VS Code: Which Editor Should You Use

PowerShell ISE is built-in but VS Code is the modern choice. Learn the differences, VS Code setup tips, and which editor fits your workflow.

Getting Started
Get-Content readme.md
PowerShell vs CMD: Key Differences Every User Should Know
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PowerShell vs CMD: Key Differences Every User Should Know
March 20, 2026May 5, 2026 PowerShell Tips Editor 3 min read

PowerShell vs CMD: Key Differences Every User Should Know

PowerShell and CMD look similar but work very differently. Learn the key differences in output type, syntax, and capabilities to choose the right tool.

Getting Started
Get-Content readme.md
PowerShell Aliases: Create Shortcuts for Commands
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PowerShell Aliases: Create Shortcuts for Commands
March 19, 2026May 5, 2026 PowerShell Tips Editor 2 min read

PowerShell Aliases: Create Shortcuts for Commands

PowerShell aliases let you create shortcuts for any command. Learn to list built-in aliases, create custom ones, and save them to your profile.

Getting Started
Get-Content readme.md
PowerShell Get-Command: Find Cmdlets and Functions
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PowerShell Get-Command: Find Cmdlets and Functions
March 19, 2026May 5, 2026 PowerShell Tips Editor 3 min read

PowerShell Get-Command: Find Cmdlets and Functions

Get-Command discovers every cmdlet, function, and alias available in your session. Learn to search by verb, noun, and module effectively.

Getting Started
Get-Content readme.md
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