I’m sure that you’ve seen plenty of scripts that set a path like “C:\temp” for logs, files, and other outputs. But did you know that it’s actually very easy to add a pop up directory UI in PowerShell ...

I’ve mentioned previously about How to Create a Random Password using the .NET Framework. That works for Windows Powershell, but it doesn’t work for .NET 5, which is what modern versions of PowerShell ...

I get tired of thinking up unique and strong passwords. So anymore, for the most part, I don’t do it. I will use random generated passwords, then save them into an Azure KeyVault. It is a good way to ...

Microsoft Virtual Academy has a course on PowerShell 3 that you just can’t miss. This is part one of a series, so don’t fall behind. The first course is “Getting Started with PowerShell 3.0 Jump Start ...

This is different than how I usually create an array: There are some real advantages to using a PSCustomObject instead of a hashtable. But if all you need to do is ...

This will return a list of modules whose names or descriptions contain the word “bird”. You can then select the module you want to install based on the name and ...

I administer a lot of computer brands, and support a wide ecosystem. But I see a lot of Dell Laptops, Desktops, and Servers in my normal day-to-day. A common task is to rebuild a system, or to update ...

The need: To run multiple PowerShell windows and keep it straight which one is working on what. Example: In PowerShell window #1 you’re working with SharePoint In PowerShell window #2 you’re working ...

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So you want a quick and easy stopwatch with PowerShell to time how long you’ve been at a task? Want to see how long it takes for your coworkers to realize you’re awesome? Would you like to use ...

The Windows PowerShell Cookbook by Lee Holmes is an incredible reference. It’s filled with useful scripts, and they are explained so that you don’t just get a cookie cutter script resource but you ...

Have you used PSEdit to open a file in a new tab in your PowerShell ISE session? PSEdit is a built-in function that runs only on PowerShell ISE. It’s simple and easy to use. Enter in a filename and ...