PowerShell Get-Item vs Get-ChildItem: Key Differences
Get-Item retrieves a specific item while Get-ChildItem lists contents. Learn the key differences and when to use each across files, registry, and env vars.
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PowerShell Measure-Object Count Lines in File
Count lines, words, and characters in files with PowerShell. Learn Get-Content with Measure-Object and efficient counting for large files.
PowerShell Get-Content vs Import-Csv: Which to Use for Files
Get-Content reads raw lines while Import-Csv creates structured objects. Learn which to choose based on your file format and downstream processing needs.
PowerShell Backup Script: Automated File Backup with Robocopy
Build a reliable automated backup script with PowerShell and Robocopy. Learn incremental copies, log files, email alerts, and Task Scheduler integration.
PowerShell OneDrive Automation with Graph API
Use PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API to automate OneDrive. Learn to list, upload, download, and share files without the browser.
PowerShell Download File from URL: Multiple Methods
Download files from the web in PowerShell using Invoke-WebRequest, WebClient, or BITS for background downloading. Includes retry and progress tips.
PowerShell Rename Files in Bulk: Rename-Item Examples
Rename hundreds of files at once with PowerShell Rename-Item. Learn pattern-based renaming, adding prefixes, and date-stamping files safely.
PowerShell Create Files and Folders with New-Item
New-Item creates files, folders, symlinks, and registry keys in PowerShell. Learn to create nested directories and new files with content.
PowerShell Test-Path: Check If a File or Folder Exists
Test-Path checks whether a path exists before your script tries to use it. Learn -PathType, -IsValid, and how to use it in if statements.
PowerShell Delete Files and Folders: Remove-Item Guide
Remove-Item deletes files and folders in PowerShell. Learn safe deletion with -WhatIf, recursive folder removal, and wildcard patterns.
