SpectreConsole Toolmaking
One of the things I enjoy the most about PowerShell is the ability to easily create tools. Often, I'll realize I want to do something that isn't currently...
PowerShell Potluck August 2025
Time to wrap up month with a potluck of PowerShell resources and news. And of course, a new PowerShell scripting challenge. PowerShell: Compare and Contrast...
Processing the Process Scripting Challenge
We're close to the end of another month which means it is time to look at a solution for last month's scripting challenge. These are great opportunities to...
Exit Codes
When it comes to IT, I like to keep a tidy house. You couldn't tell it from the state of my desk, but I like to keep things clean and organized. Using...
More Method Madness
In the last article, we explored the basics of invoking WMI methods using PowerShell's CIM cmdlets. I demonstrated a number of techniques for discovering WMI...
A Method to the Madness: Exploring WMI Methods
Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and Common Information Model (CIM) provide powerful interfaces for managing Windows systems programmatically. While...
Managing Sysinternals with PowerShell Part 2
Last time I shared some PowerShell code and techniques for installing the Sysinternals suite using PowerShell. I demonstrated how you can use a thread job to...
Managing Sysinternals with PowerShell
Today's newsletter is another excuse for me to use PowerShell. You may have no practical need for the code, but I am hoping you'll learn something...
I Stream of PowerShell - Part 3
Let's pick up where we left off in exploring how to take advantage of NTFS alternate data streams in PowerShell. If you need a refresher, take a look at Part...
PowerShell PotLuck - July 2025
Time to wrap up another month of PowerShell. This end of the month roundup also gives you a chance to give your brain a break and catch up on some of the...
Solving the June 2025 Scripting Challenge
At the end of last month, I left you with a new scripting challenge. These challenges are intended to give you a reason to use PowerShell to solve a...
I Stream of PowerShell - Part 2
Let's back into alternate data streams and experiment with ways to leverage them using PowerShell. What I like is the fact that you can add information to a...
I Stream of PowerShell
Before I dive into today's content, I want to spend a moment to talk about this newsletter. First, although I refer to this as a newsletter, it is a...
Creating HTML Reports with PowerShell Part 4
Before I get to today's content, I want to remind you about subscription management. The best way to manage your subscription is to use the links in the...
Creating HTML Reports with PowerShell Part 3
Let's continue our exploration of HTML reporting with PowerShell. I know I promised some alternatives to ConvertTo-Html, and I will get to them. But before...
Creating HTML Reports with PowerShell Part 2
Last time, we kicked off our journey into HTML reporting with PowerShell, exploring the basics of creating HTML content, primarily using ConvertTo-Html. What...
Creating HTML Reports with PowerShell
I had planned on presenting at WorkPlace Ninjas UK last month in Scotland. Sadly, my travel plans fell apart and I was unable to attend. I had prepared a...
PowerShell Potluck June 2025
Once again, we've reached the end of the month. By the time you read this, I will have wrapped up my European PowerShell Tour. I'm assuming I'll have content...
A Prime Scripting Solution
Last month, I left you with what I hope was a fun PowerShell scripting challenge. My goal for the challenge was to provide you with an opportunity to utilize...
Writing Lessons
Today's topic isn't necessarily technical, but it's a skill I think you should cultivate, not only for the benefit of your career but also for the sake of...
