Introduction
I want to learn some basic PowerShell commands, but make it fun for kids like me!
Sure thing! Let's explore some simple and fun commands that you can start using right away.
Yay! Let's do this!
Alright, here we go!
Command 1: Get the Current Date and Time
What's the first command?
The first command is Get-Date. It shows the current date and time.
Get-Date
Wow, that's so cool! What's next?
You'll love the next one!
Command 2: Speak Text Aloud
What's the next command?
The next command is Add-Type and Speak. It makes your computer speak the text you provide!
Add-Type -AssemblyName System.Speech
$synthesizer = New-Object -TypeName System.Speech.Synthesis.SpeechSynthesizer
$synthesizer.Speak('Hello, I am your computer!')
That's hilarious! 😂 My computer can talk now!
I knew you'd love it! Let's move on to the next one.
Command 3: List Files and Folders
What's the third command?
The third command is Get-ChildItem. It lists files and folders in a directory.
Get-ChildItem
Wow, I can see all my files and folders now! What's the last command?
The last command is super fun, too!
Command 4: Create a New Folder
What's the final command?
The last command is New-Item. It helps you create a new folder!
New-Item -ItemType Directory -Name 'MyNewFolder'
OMG, I just made a new folder! This is so cool!
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Conclusion
Congratulations! You’ve learned some basic and fun PowerShell commands. Keep practicing and exploring more commands to become a PowerShell pro! Good luck, and have fun! 😄