Matthew Dowst
@mdowst.dowst.dev
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Father, author, blogger, enthusiast of all things PowerShell and automation.
http://linktr.ee/mdowst
It’s that time of the week again! PowerShell Weekly for December 5, 2025 is here with announcements, blogs, scripts, and more to help to automate like a pro.
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8457
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DOWST.DEV | December 5, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8457
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New PoshBytes is out: we break down how PowerShell can quietly lose precision when large integers promote themselves and show how keep your math honest. Watch now:
youtube.com/shorts/Z4CIw...
#PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
#DevOps
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PoshBytes: Numeric Precision in PowerShell
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/Z4CIwLx2wVA
2 days ago
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This week’s issue has more PowerShell goodies than a Black Friday doorbuster… minus the long lines, elbow-throws, and questionable life choices. Because nothing says “holiday spirit” like piping joy straight into your automations.
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | November 28, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8426
7 days ago
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Multiline text in PowerShell driving you mad? Here-Strings are your escape hatch. No escaping quotes, no backslash mayhem! Just clean, readable text. Watch the new
#PoshBytes
short: Mastering Here-Strings in PowerShell
youtube.com/shorts/8Pq_6...
#PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
#DevOps
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PoshBytes: Mastering Here-Strings in PowerShell
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/8Pq_6tQsi1M
9 days ago
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Your weekly dose of PowerShell magic has arrived! Discover new scripts, pro tips, and more in PowerShell Weekly for November 21, 2025. Time to level up!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | November 21, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8402
14 days ago
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Your favorite newsletter is here! PowerShell Weekly for November 14, 2025 is packed with Blogs, Module, Projects, and Event updates. Ready to boost your skills?
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | November 14, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8384
21 days ago
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CSV or JSON? Which side are you on? Watch the latest PoshBytes Versus and find out how PowerShell handles types, nesting, and readability in this serialization showdown. Watch now:
youtube.com/shorts/J3-0M...
#PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
#DevOps
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PoshBytes: Json Vs Csv
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/J3-0MX5ltrY
23 days ago
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The newest edition of PowerShell Weekly for November 7, 2025 is live! Get your hands on the latest insights and advancements in PowerShell. Perfect Friday reading for every IT pro!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | November 7, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8364
28 days ago
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Stop sharing secrets in plain text. Use Protect-CmsMessage like a pro to encrypt, decrypt, done. Watch the latest PoshBytes to see it in action.
youtube.com/shorts/ZsLkp...
#PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
#DevOps
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PoshBytes: Encrypting secrets with Protect-CmsMessage (without summoning eldritch IT beings)
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/ZsLkpdX-WYc
about 1 month ago
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An extra spooky edition of PowerShell Weekly for October 31, 2025! Well not really spooky, but I did include a fun Easter...uhm Halloween Egg.
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | October 31, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8342
about 1 month ago
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FYI, I've received multiple confirmations that services running behind
#Azure
Front Door are offline.
about 1 month ago
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Regex wizardry vs the blunt hammer of literal text! This week on
#PoshBytes
: -replace vs .Replace() Which one should you use? Watch now and decide for yourself
www.youtube.com/shorts/mUV3s...
#PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
#DevOps
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PoshBytes: -replace vs .Replace()
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mUV3st7QRaQ
about 1 month ago
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PowerShell enthusiasts, the wait is over! The newest PowerShell Weekly for October 24, 2025 is out now. Catch up on all things PowerShell and elevate your scripting game.
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | October 24, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8324
about 1 month ago
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reposted by
Matthew Dowst
PSConfEU
about 1 month ago
🗓️
#MiniCon
Recording: Save the PSDate –
@mdowst.dowst.dev
Learn how the PSDates module solves formatting, time zone, ISO 8601 & cron scheduling pain in
#PowerShell
— reliably ▶️
youtu.be/sClGrh0O6FE?si=Fn0...
🎟️
#PSConfEU
2026 →
psconf.eu
#Automation
#APIs
#DevOps
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- YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/sClGrh0O6FE?si=Fn0TbKdzqeC45VXr
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Today on PoshBytes, learn how to create custom properties right in the pipeline with Select-Object. Watch on YouTube:
youtube.com/shorts/XyrTt...
Full commands at:
www.dowst.dev?p=3941
#PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
#DevOps
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PoshBytes: Select-Object With Custom Properties (Because Plain Properties Are Boring)
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/XyrTtGuB5VQ
about 1 month ago
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PowerShell Weekly for October 17, 2025 is out now! Uncover the freshest scripts, tools, and community highlights. Your go-to resource for all things PowerShell!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | October 17, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8303
about 2 months ago
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New
#PoshBytes
episode is live! In this one, we explore PowerShell’s Get-Clipboard and Set-Clipboard. Two tiny cmdlets that make copy/paste automation ridiculously easy.
youtube.com/shorts/rEKMc...
#PowerShell
#Automation
#Scripting
#DevOps
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PoshBytes: Copy, Paste, Automate!
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/rEKMcSVw3As
about 2 months ago
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Thanks to everyone who attended my session at
@psconf.eu
MiniCon today. The new version of PSDates has been uploaded to the PowerShell Gallery with the new Get-DateSummary and Format-TimeSpan functions.
www.powershellgallery.com/packages/PSD...
#PowerShell
#automation
#DevOps
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PSDates 1.0.6
PSDates provides you all the tools you need when working with dates and times in PowerShell. It contains function to help you find specific date formats, get certain dates based on other dates (first/...
https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/PSDates/1.0.6
about 2 months ago
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Don't miss out on this awesome FREE event happening tomorrow. It's completely virtual so anyone can sign up. Tickets are still available.
add a skeleton here at some point
about 2 months ago
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reposted by
Matthew Dowst
$k@tterBr@1nz
about 2 months ago
I just published a
#powershell
extension module for SecretManagement with Linux keyrings. If you try it out I'd love to hear feedback.
www.powershellgallery.com/packages/Sec...
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SecretManagement.LinuxKeyring 1.0.0
SecretManagement extension vault for Linux keyring (libsecret) - session-based unlocking
https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/SecretManagement.LinuxKeyring/1.0.0
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PowerShell Weekly for October 10, 2025 is out now with all the tips and tricks you need to automate your day. Check it out!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | October 10, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8283
about 2 months ago
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reposted by
Matthew Dowst
PSConfEU
about 2 months ago
💡 Save the PSDate 👨🏫
@mdowst.dowst.dev
- Principal Consultant-Automation Solution 🗓️ 14 Oct |
#PSConfEU
MiniCon 👉 Free ticket:
synedgy.com/psconfeu-minicon
#PowerShell
#automation
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Today on PoshBytes: the often forgotten, always useful Update-List.
youtube.com/shorts/eaCoo...
#PowerShell
#PoshBytes
#Automation
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PoshBytes: Update-List
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/eaCooy1Pwbo
about 2 months ago
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Just released: The latest edition of PowerShell Weekly for October 3, 2025! Discover new scripts, best practices, and the latest news in the PowerShell community. Don't miss out!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | October 3, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8262
2 months ago
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On this edition of PohBytes, a showdown for the ages, Arrays vs. Lists! Two contenders, two minutes, no fluff, many .Add()s and +=s. Watch now →
youtube.com/shorts/ADUEv...
#PowerShell
#Scripting
#Automation
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PoshBytes: Arrays vs Lists
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/ADUEvYtJu6Q
2 months ago
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PowerShell enthusiasts, rejoice! PowerShell Weekly for September 26, 2025 is out now. Discover new ways to streamline your tasks and boost productivity.
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | September 26, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8241
2 months ago
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reposted by
Matthew Dowst
PSConfEU
2 months ago
💡 Save the PSDate 👨🏫
@mdowst.dowst.dev
- Principal Consultant-Automation Solution 🗓️ 14 Oct |
#PSConfEU
MiniCon 👉 Free ticket:
synedgy.com/psconfeu-minicon
#PowerShell
#automation
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reposted by
Matthew Dowst
PSConfEU
3 months ago
The
#PSConfEU
MiniCon schedule is here! 🚀 An evening of
#PowerShell
,
#Automation
,
#AI
,
#DSC
,
#Testing
& more. 📅 14 Oct 2025 | Online | Starting at 4pm (CET) 🎟️ Tickets:
synedgy.com/psconfeu-minicon
#DevOps
#Community
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New edition alert! PowerShell Weekly for September 18, 2025 is packed with the latest tutorials, updates, and community insights. Don't miss your weekly dose of PowerShell wisdom!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | September 19, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8220
3 months ago
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Excited to announce I’ll be presenting Save the PSDate at
#PSConfEU
MiniCon on Oct 14! For a sneak peek here's how you can find the presentation time in your time zone. Convert-TimeZone -date '10/14/2025 17:30 PM' -FromTimeZone "Central Europe Standard Time" -ToTimeZone (Find-TimeZone -Local).Id
3 months ago
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PowerShell enthusiasts, rejoice! PowerShell Weekly for September 12, 2025 is out now. Discover new ways to streamline your tasks and boost productivity.
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | September 12, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8198
3 months ago
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reposted by
Matthew Dowst
James Brundage | MVP
3 months ago
Want to learn how to draw in
#PowerShell
? Want to know how computer graphics began? Want to see some beautiful
#Fractals
? Drop by the Pacific PowerShell User Group tomorrow night for a talk about
#Turtle
#Graphics
. Its
#TurtlesAllTheWayDown
www.meetup.com/pacific-powe...
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Turtles All The Way Down, Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup
Please, join us this month at the Pacific PowerShell User group. We’ll be talking about Turtle Graphics in PowerShell. Turtle Graphics are a great way to generate images,
https://www.meetup.com/pacific-powershell-user-group/events/310957005/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events
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Come check out PoshBytes a weekly bite-sized dose of PowerShell wisdom. Starting this week with the classic Write-Host vs Write-Output.
youtube.com/shorts/2rnFT...
#PowerShell
#Automation
#Shorts
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PoshBytes: Write Host vs Write-Output
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
https://youtube.com/shorts/2rnFT5CANg4
3 months ago
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The wait is over! PowerShell Weekly for September 5, 2025 has just been published. Dive into the latest insights and scripts to make your life easier.
psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8174
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | September 5, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8174
3 months ago
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Power up your week with PowerShell Weekly for August 29, 2025! Explore the latest automation techniques and tools to stay ahead. Don’t miss out!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | August 29, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8149
3 months ago
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📢 Announcing the PowerShell Weekly module! You can now read PowerShell Weekly right in your terminal! 📰 Get-PSWeekly to read the latest issue 📚 Browse all past editions (5 years of archives) 🔍 Search the entire link archive
psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8125
#PowerShell
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#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | August 22, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8125
4 months ago
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Your favorite newsletter is here! PowerShell Weekly for August 15, 2025 is packed with Blogs, Books, Projects, and Event updates. Ready to boost your skills?
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8102
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DOWST.DEV | August 15, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8102
4 months ago
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The newest edition of PowerShell Weekly for August 8, 2025 is live! Get your hands on the latest insights and advancements in PowerShell. Perfect Friday reading for every IT pro!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | August 8, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8081
4 months ago
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Your favorite newsletter is here! PowerShell Weekly for August 1, 2025 is packed with the latest automation gems. Ready to boost your skills?
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | August 1, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8060
4 months ago
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PowerShell wizards, unite! The newest edition of PowerShell Weekly for July 25, 2025 is here. Unleash the power of automation with this week’s top tips and scripts.
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | July 25, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8036
4 months ago
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Fresh off the press! PowerShell Weekly for July 18, 2025 is here to brighten your day with Blogs, Learning Resources, and Community news. Ready to automate?
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | July 18, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8017
5 months ago
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My wife: I thought you'd get rid of the old monitors when you got the ultra-wide. Me: oh, no, no, no, no, no
5 months ago
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New edition alert! PowerShell Weekly for July 11, 2025 is packed with the latest tutorials, updates, and community insights. Don't miss your weekly dose of PowerShell wisdom!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | July 11, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=7996
5 months ago
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Apologizes for the abridged version of PowerShell Weekly. It's a holiday and my nephew's waiting on me to take him fishing. I owe you all an extra-large edition next week. Thanks for understanding!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | July 4, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=7985
5 months ago
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Power up your week with PowerShell Weekly for June 27, 2025! Explore announcements, learning resources, community news, and more to stay ahead. Don’t miss out!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | June 27, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=7969
5 months ago
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PowerShell Weekly for June 20, 2025 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 | June 20, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=7950
6 months ago
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Just moved halfway across the country. Rate my new/temp set up 😊
6 months ago
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Hot off the press! The newest issue of PowerShell Weekly for June 13, 2025 is now available. Stay updated with the latest in PowerShell and automation. Read it today!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | June 13, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=7934
6 months ago
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It’s that time of the week again! PowerShell Weekly for June 6, 2025 is here with announcements, blogs, scripts, and more to help to automate like a pro.
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | June 6, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=7914
6 months ago
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Just dropped the latest edition of PowerShell Weekly for May 30, 2025! Dive into the freshest scripts and tips to supercharge your workflow. Don’t miss out!
#PowerShell
#Automation
#TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | May 30, 2025
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=7893
6 months ago
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