Microsoft has introduced a new lightweight, open-source command-line text editor called 'Edit' in Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2, addressing the lack of a default CLI editor on 64-bit Windows. The update also includes multi-monitor notification support, but some features like Administrator Protection are still pending.
Microsoft has officially deprecated PowerShell 2.0 in Windows, ending its long-standing presence for modern Windows 11 and Windows Insider builds, encouraging users to upgrade to newer versions like PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7.x.
Ming Tommy Tang, a computational biologist, shares his unexpected career journey from a wet-lab biologist to a computational biologist. Tang emphasizes the importance of learning the command line, as it is essential for conducting bioinformatics analyses and working with high-performance computing clusters. He recommends resources such as online courses and books to learn the basics of the command line. Tang's dedication to helping other wet-lab biologists make the transition is evident through his blog and willingness to share his knowledge and experiences.