Fun Dabbling with Windows 10 Powershell & Powershell ISE!

10.1-inch Tablet Intel Celeron N3450 Windows 10 in S Mode 2 in 1 Laptop Computer, Detachable Keyboard 8 GB RAM 128 GB Storage 5MP Rear Camera, HD Touchscreen, WiFi, Bluetooth AiBook 10

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So, if you have been reading my last few posts, I've been talking about my new 2 in 1 Windows 10 tablet pc. I bought it on the cheap as it got a low-end Atom processor and 2GB of ram. Normally, I won't even look at such tablets.

I decided to get this because I thought of installing Linux Ubuntu distro over it. Turn out, my external DVD writer USB 2.0 connection won't work. Well, I thought, maybe I'll just install WSL aka Windows Subsystem for Linux. Again, I couldn't do that because the tablet only has x86. Wtf!?



10.1-inch Tablet Intel Celeron N3450 Windows 10 in S Mode 2 in 1 Laptop Computer, Detachable Keyboard 8 GB RAM 128 GB Storage 5MP Rear Camera, HD Touchscreen, WiFi, Bluetooth AiBook 10

At least, I can install Thonny Python IDE. Simple and light software for me to use. I then became itchy to try out Visual Studio 2019 and it took almost 8GB of my meager 57GB of storage left from 64GB. I've already tried out Visual Studio Code. So, VS 2019 is something new for me to play with.

I can actually play with the Termux terminal available on my phone. Which, I already install Ubuntu 20. I can link my phone to my tablet pc and use it as if it's installed there. Since I'm using Samsung Note 10+, I can also connect via cable or wireless to Samsung Dex.



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Hopefully, I'll have the money to get myself the Galaxy Z Fold 2. It's really a 2 in 1 powerful phablet that I can use as a Youtuber and Blogger on the go. Great camera for taking pictures and videos. Easy to edit with a bigger screen when you open it up.

I can also play with Linux and python on it without any problem. One can only dream. Anyway, back to my low-end tablet pc. It's not that bad. I'm actually surprised how smooth it runs. It does load things a little slow but it'll run without hiccups after that.



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I purposely bought a cheap tablet pc because I wanted to install ubuntu over it. I didn't want to buy an expensive laptop or tablet just to test install ubuntu. In fact, seeing how smooth the Windows 10 run on my tablet, makes me have second thoughts.

I used it like I'm using my gaming PC and latest AMD Ryzen 7 laptop, opening up many browser tabs and playing games. Okay, it does start to overload. I check the task manager and the CPU was 100%. With only an Atom processor and 2GB of ram, it starts to groan like an old fart.



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In any case, since, I couldn't install and play with WSL, I thought maybe I'll see what I can do with Windows 10 Powershell. I found out there's actually a Powershell ISE aka Integrated Scripting Environment app. It already comes with Windows. It's like Thonny, Python IDE.

Some of the things available on Powershell like the command are the same. Like 'ls' for the directory, 'cat' to look at files, etc. It doesn't have 'nano' or it does as I haven't check it out yet. You can actually install it. I discovered SCOOP(website) that will help you install apps like Cowsay or Figlet.



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I learn a couple of new things like a different language to code using the ISE. There are communities out there already using Powershell and of course tutorials by Microsoft too. It's funny because, if I was able to install WSL, I won't have the interest to delve into the world of Microsoft Powershell.

I've been trying to make the Powershell be as homey as the Linux terminal. Having a fun app like cowsay does help. It helps that the Powershell been out for a while, and I've been searching for some interesting thing to do with my newfound interest in my new tablet pc.

I hope they make the Powershell as good as the Linux terminal. Being able to install apps, games, and most importantly play within the terminal itself. If not, what's the point? Being inside or using Powershell (Linux) is like being in a different world.

Follow that white(blue) rabbit!

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P.S. 10" Windows 10 Fusion5 FWIN232 Plus S1 Ultra Slim Tablet Computer - (4GB RAM, USB 3.0, Intel, 5MP and 2MP Cameras, Windows 10 S Tablet PC)

Play Command Line linux games with Powkiddy X18 controller

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Like I've said before, one of the reasons I like the Powdiddy X18 or GPD XD Plus is because you can install the Termux app on it. Termux is a Linux terminal app for Android devices. It's not a full Linux O.S. but in spite of that, you can do quite a lot with it.

I'm no Linux expert but if you have used Linux distros, you basically know what it's all about. Now, you can already use WSL aka Windows Subsystem for Linux on a Microsoft Windows 10 pc. Termux is like the WSL of Android devices. In fact, with Andronix, I can even install Ubuntu 20 on my Powkiddy X18. Cool!



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As with any Linux terminal, you can install stuff. Of course, I'm interested in games. So, I like to check out games that can be played on the terminal. One of the few games I like is ninvaders and nsnake. Which you can install by typing sudo apt install ninvaders or nsnake.

Once, installed, you can play by typing the name of the game on the terminal. Pretty nifty. The games are pretty basic and there's no music or sound effect. But, it's still fun to play. Especially, now that I found out, I can play with the integrated controller of the Powkiddy X18.



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I prefer to install Ubuntu 20 and use it instead of Termux because I wanted the latest python 3. Which is also included. So, how cool is that to be able to code and mess around with Python on a portable gaming device such as the X18 and XD Plus?

In any case, I'm actually surprised that I can play this old command-line Linux game with a controller. The stupid thing is that not all Android games can be played with a controller. That's why I like playing retro games. They come with controller support and best of all you can play them offline without ads.



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I really like the portability of these devices that also allows me to use them like a computer any time and anywhere. Yes, there are laptops but to me, the smaller they are, the better. Of course, best of all for gamers is that they also come with an integrated keyboard or controller.

For small devices like this, I think an Android O.S. is good enough. They don't need lots of power like Microsoft Windows. Of course, the more powerful the CPU and GPU the better. Right now, you'll have a problem playing PUBG or COD mobile on the powkiddy X18.



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For average users, Android is already good enough. You can surf the net, watch youtube, check emails, listen to music, and much more. And, you can even use it for school or work. Why do you need an expensive high-end Windows 10 laptop for all that?

For the budget-conscious, Android devices fit theirs needs. Unless, of course, if you want to play the latest triple-A games. You can't compare simple command-line Linux games to games like Cyberpunk 2077. But, I'll still love, if I can play that game on the go on a portable game device.

Maybe, I can play PC games by streaming them to my Powkiddy X18 or the GPD XD Plus. But, I prefer if I can install it directly to the portable game console, like the Nintendo Switch. Well, I can already play Crysis on it. Although, I still can't use it as a normal PC, yet.

One thing for sure, I'm going to look out for more fun Linux stuff to do on my Powkiddy X18 after this post. 

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P.S. GPD XD Plus [Official distributor, Latest HW & Most Stable Update] Foldable Handheld Game Consoles 5" Touchscreen, Android 7.0 Fast Mediatek MT8176 Hexa-core 2.1GHz CPU, 4GB RAM/32GB ROM