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PowerShell 2.0 gets pulled from the latest Windows 11 Insider buildVersions 5.1 and 7.x are the best replacementsNo word on removal from Windows ServerMicrosoft has confirmed PowerShell 2.0 is officially being removed from Windows, starting with the latest Windows 11 Insider builds – Build 27891 (Canary Channel).The news comes eight years after PowerShell 2.0 was deprecated in 2017 due to dependency-related delays (for example older SQL Server versions), but Microsoft retained backwards compatibility to ease the transition.It's not to say that PowerShell has gone entirely – instead, users will be directed to version 5.1 (which comes preinstalled on most modern Windows editions) or 7.x (which offer cross-platform support).PowerShell 2.0 finally steps aside for newer versionsAs a reminder of how long PowerShell 2.0 has been around, it originally shipped with Windows 7, Vista and XP, as well as Server 2003 and 2008. Although it's set to be removed with the latest version of Windows 11, Microsoft has not shared any plans to remove it from Windows Server as yet."More information will be shared in the coming months on the removal of Windows PowerShell 2.0 in an upcoming update for Windows 11," Windows Insider Program Lead Amanda Langowski and Principal Product Manager Brandon LeBland wrote in a blog post.The removal of PowerShell 2.0 is the biggest update coming in upcoming versions of Windows 11, but Build 27891 also includes fixes to the 'Reset this PC' option, taskbar acrylic rendering, non-English characters (like Vietnamese and Arabic) and other bugs, including Windows Update getting stuck at 2% on some devices.Redmond also acknowledged some issues with the update, including a Windows Hello pin and biometrics glitch on Copilot+ PCs and rendering issues for remote desktops on ARM64 machines.In the meantime, users wanting a more reliable OS can exit the Canary Channel by installing a fresh copy of Windows 11.You might also likeWant to futureproof against Windows 11 and more? Upgrade to the best workstationsThe best mobile workstations and best business laptops are your best portable betsThis could be a great time to buy a new work PC - no-one is buying the devices makers stockpiled in anticipation of Trump tariffs

Foundation star Lee Pace says viewers won't recognize Brother Day in season 3Unlike his forebears, the Empire's primary leader has no interest in ruling the galaxyApple's highly-rated space opera returns on Friday, July 11Foundation season 3's version of Brother Day is a marked departure from the autocratic ruler we've seen in previous seasons. That's according to Lee Pace, who's starred in the Apple TV+ show since the beginning, and who suggested fans will be shocked when they meet this season's take on the character.Brother Day is one of many seemingly identical clones of Cleon I, the Imperium's first tyrannical overlord, who laud it over the galaxy. However, think back to Foundation season 1 episode 9, and you'll remember Cleon I's DNA was tampered with by galactic rebels, which means his clones become more unique with each generation that passes. Long story short: each clone has their own distinct personalities, ideologies, and agendas.Where season 3's free-spirited iteration of Day is concerned, he has no interest in ruling alongside this entry's Brother Day (Cassian Bilton) and Brother Dusk (Terrance Mann). Sure, Day is as self-serving as past iterations but, instead of channeling his energy into maintaining the Empire's grip on the galaxy, Day is only concerned with enjoying life's simple pleasures. That's especially true due to the Imperium's rapidly dwindling influence on the galaxy, which is laid bare in Foundation's season 3 premiere.It's this slacker persona and Day's garish wardrobe this season that immediately reminded me of The Dude, aka the apathetic protagonist played by Jeff Bridges in 1998 cult classic movie The Big Lebowski. When I raised this with Pace in a recent interview, he laughed, admitted he could see the resemblance, and then described how he approached this reshaping of Day as an individual.Events that transpire in season 3 cause Day to leave the sanctity of The Imperium's palace (Image credit: Apple TV+)"That's always the fun part of the riddle inside this character," Pace said. "They [Dawn, Day, and Dusk] are different people because they've broken out of this construct that they're the same person, so you can really start to develop who they are."This season, you've got a Day who thinks he's absolutely unique. He doesn't care [about the Empire] and he resents them all [Day, Dusk, and Laura Birn's robot major domo Demerzel]. He's got an emotional detachment from the position he holds and is only interested in pleasure."He just wants to be lazy, fat, and happy," Pace continued. "There's something really fun about playing that kind of character at the so-called end of days. The wolf [Empire's possible downfall] is at the door and the Emperor [Day] is so indifferent to it. It cracks me up."Foundation's third season will premiere on Apple's streaming platform, aka one of the world's best streaming services, on July 11. Before it does, read my Foundation season 3 review to see what I thought of its first five episodes and then read my ultimate guide on Foundation season 3 for more on its cast, plot, and the sci-fi series' future.You might also like'He needs to be a big threat': Foundation season 3 star Pilou Asbaek reveals how The Mule differs from his book series counterpart in the Apple TV+ show'We're the last to find out': Foundation stars don't know if it'll return for season 4 – but they haven't given up hope for the Apple TV+ show's renewalPrime Video users, rejoice! Save big on Apple TV+ and watch these 4 shows with 85% or higher Rotten Tomatoes scores using this Amazon add-on deal