What is Happening?
What's the buzz? Tell me what's-a-happening. -- Jesus Christ Superstar Managing an IT infrastructure is a complex task that involves coordinating various...
More SpectreConsole Scripting
Let's pick up where we left off in exploring ways to script with the pwshSpectreConsole module. The module has many commands that you can use to create rich...
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...
