All these commands work in both the standalone PowerShell app and within Windows Terminal—simply open a PowerShell tab in Windows Terminal to use them.

The average Windows user probably doesn't need to use PowerShell, but it's nice to know what it is if you do need it.

Windows PowerShell introduces the concept of a cmdlet (pronounced “command-let”), a simple, single-function command-line tool built into the shell.

A PowerShell script using WBAdmin can create full system backups of Windows 11, offering a simple, scriptable alternative for advanced users.