CLI

For years, Linux and macOS users have enjoyed the convenience of the sudo command to run commands with administrative privileges. Now, the sudo experience has finally come to Windows in two popular forms: Microsoft’s official sudo, built into Windows 11, and the feature-rich, open-source gsudo. But which one should you use? This guide will put them in a head-to-head showdown, comparing their features, security, and best use cases to help you choose the right tool for your workflow. ...

In a modern Linux environment, it’s increasingly common to find both PowerShell (pwsh) and Bash installed on the same system. This provides a unique opportunity for system administrators and developers to leverage the strengths of both shells. You can use Bash for its powerful text-processing utilities and then pipe the results to PowerShell for its object-oriented data manipulation, or vice versa. This guide will walk you through the techniques for calling Bash from PowerShell and PowerShell from Bash, enabling you to create powerful, cross-shell automation scripts. ...

For decades, the Command Prompt (cmd.exe) was the undisputed command-line interface for Windows. It was simple, reliable, and got the job done. However, with the introduction of PowerShell (pwsh), the game has changed. PowerShell is not just an upgrade; it’s a complete paradigm shift in how we interact with the Windows operating system. So, which one should you be using? This guide will put PowerShell and CMD in a head-to-head battle, comparing their core philosophies, commands, and scripting capabilities to show why PowerShell is the clear winner for any modern administrative or automation task. ...

For decades, Bash (Bourne Again Shell) has been the undisputed king of the command line on Linux and other Unix-like systems. It’s powerful, ubiquitous, and has a rich ecosystem of tools built around it. However, with Microsoft open-sourcing PowerShell (pwsh) and making it fully cross-platform, a new contender has entered the Linux arena. So, which shell should you use? This guide provides a head-to-head comparison of PowerShell and Bash, exploring their fundamental differences in philosophy, syntax, and capabilities to help you choose the right tool for the job. ...