Is Add-Member the most underrated and underappreciated cmdlet in PowerShell? PowerShell is so vast and can manage so many platforms and technologies. It’s easy to get deep in one module or topic. But ...

If you’ve not started streamlining your typing at the console by using these PowerShell aliases, you can get more done per keystroke. A good thing to keep in mind is that while aliases can help a lot ...

PowerShell is an invaluable tool for System Administrators when it comes to troubleshooting system issues. With its wide range of built-in cmdlets and flexibility, PowerShell enables you 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 ...

Gathering system information is a crucial aspect of system administration, as it helps you understand the resources and components of your infrastructure. In this article, we will explore how to use ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you’re trying to determine which of your servers require reboots, you’ll love this PowerShell script to check the status. It turns out that a simple way to identify servers that are pending reboot ...

I think for a registry export I would probably just use the dos command. The PowerShell isn’t doing anything very special here, no extra functionality and I would just keep it simple. Still, there ...

In simple terms, a variable is a container that holds a value. In PowerShell, variables are used to store and retrieve data. They can be used to hold anything from numbers, strings, arrays, 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 ...