Matthew Dowst
@mdowst.dowst.dev
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Father, author, blogger, enthusiast of all things PowerShell and automation.
http://linktr.ee/mdowst
The latest edition of PowerShell Weekly for May 8, 2026 is here! Dive into the newest tips, tricks, and updates in the PowerShell world. Check it out now!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | May 8, 2026
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8872
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Stop downloading files one click at a time. Use Invoke-WebRequest in PowerShell and automate it in seconds.
youtube.com/shorts/tcBer...
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#Automation
#Scripting
#DevOps
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PowerShell Weekly for May 1, 2026 has just dropped! Explore cutting-edge techniques and community news in this week's edition. Read it now and stay ahead of the curve!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | May 1, 2026
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8849
13 days ago
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In PowerShell, clearing something and removing it are not the same thing. In this PoshBytes, I walk through the difference between Clear-ItemProperty and Remove-ItemProperty. Tiny command difference. Very different result.
youtube.com/shorts/N51aK...
#PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
#DevOps
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PoshBytes: To Delete or To Empty Items? PowerShell Has Opinions
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/N51aKG6GR6w
15 days ago
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PowerShell Weekly for April 24, 2026 is here! Delve into the latest trends, scripts, and discussions in the PowerShell world. Essential reading for every PowerShell user!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | April 24, 2026
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8827
20 days ago
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Formatting output in PowerShell does not have to be messy. In this short PoshBytes, I walk through how to use the -f operator to simplify string handling and improve readability.
youtube.com/shorts/CtXfn...
#PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
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PoshBytes: Formatting Strings with -f Like a Pro
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/CtXfnSGUe_Q
22 days ago
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I just published a post on the new PowerShell CVE (CVE-2026-26143) with tips and guidance to ensure you are protected. I breakdown, who’s affected, how to check, and what to do next.
www.dowst.dev/powershell-v...
#PowerShell
#CyberSecurity
#DevOps
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PowerShell Vulnerability Update (CVE-2026-26143): What You Need to Know
CVE-2026-26143 was published, on April 14, 2026, impacting modern (Core-based) versions of PowerShell—specifically versions 7.4 and 7.5 prior to recent patches. Before diving into the details, it’s…
https://www.dowst.dev/powershell-vulnerability-update-cve-2026-26143-what-you-need-to-know/
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PowerShell Weekly for April 17, 2026 is out now with Announcements, Community highlights, Fun sections, and more. Check it out!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | April 17, 2026
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PowerShell does not care about case... unless you tell it to. Check out this PoshBytes short on case-sensitive operators and how to use them properly.
#PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
#DevOps
youtube.com/shorts/STQo4...
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PoshBytes: When PowerShell Cares About Case
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/STQo4wK-Ft4
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It’s that time of the week again! PowerShell Weekly for April 10, 2026 is here with all the scripts and tips you need to automate like a pro.
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | April 10, 2026
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https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8782
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Sometimes a value in PowerShell looks blank… but technically isn’t. In this PoshBytes short I show the difference between `IsNullOrEmpty()` and `IsNullOrWhiteSpace()` and why it matters.
youtube.com/shorts/SpYXi...
#PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
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PoshBytes: What The Blank!
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/SpYXiy772qQ
about 1 month ago
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Power up your week with PowerShell Weekly for April 3, 2026! Explore the latest automation techniques and tools to stay ahead. Don’t miss out!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | April 3, 2026
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8756
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Power up your week with PowerShell Weekly for March 27, 2026! Explore announcements, learning resources, community news, and more to stay ahead. Don’t miss out!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | March 27, 2026
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8739
about 2 months ago
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PowerShell can be wonderfully helpful right up until the string 'false' pretends to be true. This PoshBytes short walks through why if(
#$VALUE
) is not the same as if(
#$VALUE
-eq
#$TRUE
) and when that difference matters.
#PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
#DevOps
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PoshBytes: Is That Really False?
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/UFuG_e99B0g
about 2 months ago
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Attention, PowerShell enthusiasts! PowerShell Weekly for March 20, 2026 is live. Get your dose of automation goodness and stay ahead in the game.
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | March 20, 2026
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8715
about 2 months ago
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Ever spent time fighting Word formatting that refuses to behave? In this PoshBytes I show an example of how PowerShell can automate Word. Because sometimes scripting around the problem is easier than solving it manually.
#PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
#DevOps
youtube.com/shorts/IbDPq...
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PoshBytes: Fixing Word Formatting with PowerShell
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/IbDPqxVkCXA
about 2 months ago
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The wait is over! PowerShell Weekly for March 13, 2026 has just been published. Explore Announcements, Learning Resources, Community news, and more.
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | March 13, 2026
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8693
2 months ago
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PowerShell objects are not just data. They can DO things. In this week’s PoshBytes: What the Method, I break down what methods are, how to call them, and how to find them using Get-Member. Stop guessing. Start discovering. # PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
#DevOps
youtube.com/shorts/ab8jx...
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PoshBytes: What the Method
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/ab8jxoGQ-4M
2 months ago
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Just dropped the latest edition of PowerShell Weekly for March 6, 2026! Dive into the freshest scripts and tips to supercharge your workflow. Don’t miss out!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | March 6, 2026
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8678
2 months ago
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Your Sort-Object is not broken. Your data type is. New PoshBytes covers: • Numeric strings vs real numbers • Use expressions inside Sort-Object • Keep your original data intact
youtube.com/shorts/1ZXM3...
# PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
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PoshBytes: Why Is My Sort Order So Weird?
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/1ZXM3XDo2-E
2 months ago
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Hot off the press! The newest issue of PowerShell Weekly for February 27, 2026 is now available. Stay updated with the latest in PowerShell and automation. Read it today!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | February 27, 2026
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8654
3 months ago
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Is your item contained or in an array? If your PowerShell membership check keeps failing, you might have it backwards. New PoshBytes explains it clearly in under 90 seconds.
youtube.com/shorts/CpU3G...
#PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
#DevOps
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PoshBytes: Is it Contained or In an Array?
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/CpU3G7yWAZc
3 months ago
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Your weekly dose of PowerShell magic has arrived! Discover Announcements, Blogs, Modules, and more in PowerShell Weekly for February 20, 2026. Time to level up!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | February 20, 2026
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PSNotes v1.0.0 is live! PSNotes is built to help you create their own reusable snippet library, that is structured, searchable, and executable. This release include support for instant execution, remote catalogs, and frankly too many other things to list here.
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Release Release v1.0.0 · mdowst/PSNotes
PSNotes 1.0.0 marks the first major, production-ready release of PSNotes. This version introduces a fully catalog-driven architecture, remote catalog support, improved data durability, favorites ma...
https://github.com/mdowst/PSNotes/releases/tag/v1.0.0
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How big is your file really? Explorer rounds. PowerShell tells the truth in bytes. Learn how numeric multipliers like MB and GB make size calculations clean and easy to read in the latest PoshBytes.
youtube.com/shorts/wLn7u...
#PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
#DevOps
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PoshBytes: How Big Is My File, Really?
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/wLn7uywPTJw
3 months ago
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Just dropped the latest edition of PowerShell Weekly for February 13, 2026! Explore announcements, blogs, books, community updates, and more. Don’t miss out!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | February 13, 2026
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8617
3 months ago
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Proud parent moment (kind of): my son figured out how to connected his school Chromebook to every single printer in the building and started blasting print jobs around the entire school. Their IT department is completely stumped, they have no idea how he did it.
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Ever just need to scan names fast in PowerShell? Format-Wide is the underrated hero. See it in action in the latest PoshBytes short. Watch now:
youtube.com/shorts/XU5AR...
#PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
#DevOps
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PoshBytes: The Fastest Way to Scan Output in PowerShell (Format-Wide)
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/XU5ARPnkDBw
3 months ago
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Get your PowerShell fix! PowerShell Weekly for February 6, 2026 is now live. Packed with must-know scripts and tips for IT pros. Dive in!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | February 6, 2026
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8594
3 months ago
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James Brundage | MVP
3 months ago
I may have taken "Hello World" examples a bit too far... First post of the PowerShell
pckt.blog
! "Hello World" in PowerShell and 11 other languages.
pckt.blog/b/posh/hello...
Thanks
@pckt.blog
for the PowerShell support !
#PowerShell
#C
#Rust
#golang
#markdown
#html
#javascript
#python
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Hello World - PowerShell Pocket Blog
https://pckt.blog/b/posh/hello-world-pxsfky1
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New PoshBytes short on the often overlooked but extremely useful Set-Date with practical use cases for your time-based testing in PowerShell. Watch now:
youtube.com/shorts/Zsd3a...
#PowerShell
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#Scripting
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PoshBytes: Set-Date Is More Than Time Travel (Deep Cuts)
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/Zsd3aYtU7qY
3 months ago
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Your favorite newsletter is here! PowerShell Weekly for January 30, 2026 is packed with the latest automation gems. Ready to boost your skills?
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | January 30, 2026
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8579
3 months ago
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If your script feels slow, do not argue with vibes. Watch the latest PoshBytes, were we use Measure-Command to stop guessing, start timing, and settle performance debates with receipts. In under 3 minutes!
youtube.com/shorts/dnwdX...
#PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
#DevOps
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PoshBytes: Measure-Command For Optimizing Your Code
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/dnwdXGO9lMo
4 months ago
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The wait is over! PowerShell Weekly for January 23, 2026 has just been published. Dive into the latest insights and scripts to make your life easier.
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | January 23, 2026
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8557
4 months ago
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New PoshBytes is out now! Learn how to stopping guessing and start accurately measuring with Stopwatch! Watch now:
youtube.com/shorts/Nr4PZ...
#PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
#DevOps
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PoshBytes: Stop Guessing and Start Measuring with Stopwatch
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/Nr4PZOULq28
4 months ago
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Attention, PowerShell enthusiasts! PowerShell Weekly for January 16, 2026 is live. Explore announcements, articles, learning resources, and script sections to stay ahead in the game.
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | January 16, 2026
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8540
4 months ago
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New PoshBytes short: CmdletBinding The Secret Sauce for Advanced Functions The tiny PowerShell attribute that makes your function act like a real cmdlet. Watch now:
youtube.com/shorts/Eyq7d...
#PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
#DevOps
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PoshBytes: CmdletBinding The Secret Sauce for Advanced Functions
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/Eyq7d6-UHac
4 months ago
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The new edition of PowerShell Weekly for January 9, 2026 is live! Get your hands on the latest insights and advancements in PowerShell. Perfect weekend reading for every IT pro!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | January 9, 2026
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8518
4 months ago
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New PoshBytes short: Splatting in PowerShell. Cleaner commands, reusable parameter bundles, and fewer backticks haunting your scripts. Also featuring PSNotes ConvertTo-Splatting.
youtube.com/shorts/xuSOd...
#PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
#DevOps
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PoshBytes: PowerShell Splatting - The Art of Throwing Parameters With Style
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/xuSOdcxRttA
4 months ago
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New PoshBytes Versus: Write-Host vs ANSI vs $PSStyle in a full holiday color rumble. ASCII Christmas tree, menorah, and RGB everywhere. Watch and upgrade your PowerShell color game.
youtube.com/shorts/bkGeT...
#PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
#DevOps
5 months ago
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My little bro making sure my sisters back in Texas knows how the Secret Santa selection was done
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Turns out the 32,767 character command line limit doesn't apply anymore. At least in
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The final PowerShell Weekly of 2025 is out! Come read this week’s edition and thank you to everyone who’s followed along this year. We’ll be back the first week of 2026. Until then, take care and enjoy your holidays.
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | December 19, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8496
5 months ago
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I just taught PowerShell to sing the 12 Days of Christmas with emojis and had to fight Unicode to do it. Come see how in the latest PoshBytes.
youtube.com/shorts/fDaaB...
#PowerShell
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#Scripting
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PoshBytes: 12 Logical Days of Christmas
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/fDaaB0i7zXM
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automation suddenly hanging after December updates? It’s not you...it's a new security prompt added to Invoke-WebRequest in Windows PowerShell 5.1. Here’s what changed and how to fix your scripts before they freeze again:
www.dowst.dev/invoke-webre...
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Invoke-WebRequest Hangs
On December 9, 2025, Microsoft shipped a security update that changes how Invoke-WebRequest behaves in Windows PowerShell 5.1. This change is important for anyone who uses PowerShell for automation…
https://www.dowst.dev/invoke-webrequest-hangs
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Get your PowerShell fix! PowerShell Weekly for December 12, 2025 is now live. Packed with Announcements, Articles, Projects, and Event updates for IT pros. Dive in!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | December 12, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8476
5 months ago
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$k@tterBr@1nz
5 months ago
I was feeling Christmasy and Santa
@mdowst.dowst.dev
brought an early present, so I figured it was time to blog about something again. Maybe more will come, I don't know yet. Enjoy!
skatterbrainz.wordpress.com/2025/12/11/w...
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When Santa brings you a work request: Searching GitHub Repos and Gists for Text Patterns with PowerShell
This is my feeble attempt at blogging again. Now that blogging is out of fashion and we trust AI to tell us what to think, drink and eat, it’s probably as good a time to do it as ever. So, th…
https://skatterbrainz.wordpress.com/2025/12/11/when-santa-brings-you-a-work-request-searching-github-repos-and-gists-for-text-patterns-with-powershell/
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I just published a quick video to explain the new security prompt added to Invoke-WebRequest in Windows PowerShell 5.1 and show how to prevent it from affecting any of your automations.
youtu.be/JcrSg2hCJAg
#PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
#DevOps
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Invoke-WebRequest Just Started Asking Questions
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtu.be/JcrSg2hCJAg
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🚨 Breaking change in Invoke-WebRequest that could impact your automations. I wrote a helper script to find where Invoke-WebRequest is and isn't using -UseBasicParsing. It also works for any other cmdlets/parameters combo.
gist.github.com/mdowst/9d00f...
#PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
#DevOps
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New PoshBytes dropped. This one is all about mastering System.IO.Path so your scripts stop getting lost in C drive purgatory.
youtube.com/shorts/2Q6if...
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PoshBytes: Your .NET Path Toolkit for PowerShell
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/2Q6if4NPc_Y
5 months ago
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