## Install Scoop http://scoop.sh/ *A command-line installer for Windows* `iex (new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://get.scoop.sh')` ## Install concfg https://github.com/lukesampson/concfg *concfg is a utility to import and export Windows console settings like fonts and colors.* `scoop install concfg` This is not just for PowerShell but also for cmd. ## Install theme Install a preset theme Solarized via concfg `concfg import solarized` ## Install a nicer prompt Install pshazz via concfg *Give your powershell some pizazz.* `scoop install pshazz` ## Visual Studio IDE In Visual Studio you can install the *Open Command Line* extension. This will open a command line of your choice with the `CTRL+space` shortcut. Configure it to open PowerShell (instead of default cmd). Don't forget to restart VS. https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=MadsKristensen.OpenCommandLine