Can I Get Some Help
Recently, I posted an article about using localized data in your function’s messages. My reasoning is that I want to have a consistent user experience across...
Code Writing Code
In the last article, I showed you how I created a module based on the APICodePack library. The module makes loading the assemblies and the supporting type...
Creating a CodePack Module
As I’ve been demonstrating ways to build commands around the APICodePack assemblies, I’ve been forced to hard-code references to load the assemblies. Plus,...
Creating APICodePack Functions
I want to return to the project using the APICodePack library. You might want to review the previous articles to refresh your memory. I know I had to so I...
Getting Cultured with String Data
Hello again. In the last article, I began demonstrating techniques and concepts that you could use to centralize string data through localization. You can...
Centralization Through Localization
I’ve recently decided to make a change in the way I write my PowerShell modules. If you’ve been a subscriber, you’ve seen how I write my PowerShell...
WindowsAPICodePack Tooling
I hope you had an opportunity to try out the Microsoft.WindowAPICodePack library. I am very intrigued with the scripting possibilities. I love that...
More Property Management Options
In the last article, I demonstrated how to use a third-party .NET assembly to update a file’s extended properties. The TagLibSharp assembly works great for...
Setting Extended Properties with PowerShell
We've been looking at working with extended file properties with PowerShell using the Shell.Application COM object. $shellApp = New-Object -ComObject...
Where Am I
Last time we continued our exploration of using extended file attributes with Windows PowerShell. I hope you realize you can build your tooling using the...
Extending Extended Attributes
I hope you’ve enjoyed this series of articles on working with extended attributes in PowerShell. I want to stress, though, that don’t skip this material or...
More Extended Attributes with PowerShell
I hope you had an opportunity to try out the code samples from the last article. Today, I want to continue exploring extended attributes and how to display...
Extending PowerShell's Reach
Recently, I started working on some PowerShell code to help me organize files. Specifically, I want to organize a large collection of image files. I knew I...
Markdown in Action
I hope you’ve been able to apply the content from the last few articles and create a few markdown documents. Hopefully, you’ve seen that the syntax is not...
Do More with Markdown
Welcome back. A few days ago, I introduced you to creating simple markdown documents. While markdown isn’t a PowerShell “thing,” it certainly plays a role in...
Get Down with Markdown
Today’s topic may not necessarily be a PowerShell topic, but it is something you should understand. Knowing how to create markdown documents is a useful...
More PowerShell ISE Automation Tricks
Last time I demonstrated how you can automate the Windows PowerShell ISE. If this is still your primary editor, you might as well get the most from it....
Windows PowerShell ISE Automation
I switched years ago to VSCode as my primary PowerShell development tool. I’m sure many of my readers have also made the switch. But I recognize many people...
PowerShell Scripting with Credentials
In my last article, I demonstrated how to work with a credential object in PowerShell. This is a task that you should be doing often. You should run your...
Using Credentials
Recently, a reader reached out to ask about using credentials in PowerShell. He wasn’t sure if he was using credentials properly and securely. I’m sure he...
