Selects objects or object properties. The Select-Object cmdlet selects specified properties of an object or set of objects. It can also select unique objects, a specified number of objects, or objects ...

The New-Item cmdlet creates a new item and sets its value. The types of items that can be created depend on the location of the item. For example, in the file system, New-Item creates files and ...

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PowerShell is a cross-platform automation and scripting tool used across IT, cloud, development and security. In 2026, PowerShell 7.6 LTS offers a current .NET 10-based release with long-term support.