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Announcements!

• Announcing PowerShell 7.6 (LTS) GA Release
  We’re excited to announce the General Availability of PowerShell 7.6, the next Long Term Support (LTS) release of PowerShell. PowerShell 7.6 is built on .NET 10 (LTS), continuing the alignment between PowerShell and the modern .NET platform.

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• Update Windows Secure Boot DB certificates with Group Policy and PowerShell
  Microsoft's original Secure Boot certificates from 2011 begin expiring in June 2026. Windows devices that still rely on these certificates will no longer receive security updates for boot components, leaving them out of compliance. To address this, Microsoft is rolling out new 2023 certificates for the UEFI Secure Boot Signature Database (DB). Administrators can deploy these certificates to domain-joined machines using Group Policy, PowerShell, or the Windows Configuration System (WinCS). This article covers the technical background, the registry-based deployment mechanism, and Microsoft's sample automation framework for enterprise rollouts.
• Azure runbook and “Assembly with same name is already loaded”.
  I was working on one runbook when all of a sudden was getting below error: Assembly with same name is already loaded
• Scanning .NET Target Frameworks with PowerShell
  Here a useful script to scan a folder to find out what .NET Target Frameworks is used across lot of projects with PowerShell
• WinGet Configuration: Set up your dev machine in one command
  I’ve set up a lot of dev machines in my life. Traditionally, this takes a lot of time to get everything just right, but now there’s a faster way with WinGet Configuration files. Let me show you how to.
• Windows quietly shipped a real sudo command, and it changes everything about how I use the terminal
  If you are a Windows user, you know the pain of trying to run a command in PowerShell only to realize you cannot do it because Windows wants the app to run as an administrator.
• Best Practices for PowerShell Script Version Control, Part 1
  Semantic versioning gives PowerShell script changes clear meaning so you can evolve scripts quickly without letting updates devolve into chaos.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

• Entra Provision On Demand PowerShell Module
  It’s 2026 and somehow I keep finding myself back in 2016, integrating heritage applications into modern Identity & Access Management solutions. I’m still writing connectors that integrate the Microsoft Entra outbound provisioning service with SaaS and legacy on‑premises apps using ECMA connectors.… keep reading
• PoshWeb/JSON-LD
  Get JSON Linked Data with PowerShell.
• AzureDevOpsDscv3 1.0.1
  Module with DSC Resources for deployment and configuration of Azure DevOps Server/Services supporting DSC v3.

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

• PoshBytes: Fixing Word Formatting with PowerShell
  Ever spent time fighting Word formatting that refuses to behave? In this PoshBytes episode I show an example of how PowerShell can automate Word. Because sometimes scripting around the problem is easier than solving it manually.

Community

• PowerShell Community Call - March 19th, 2026
  If you missed this month's community call, you can still watch the recording.
• Start Small and Keep Building in PowerShell with Mason Moser
  Security professional Mason Moser joins The PowerShell Podcast to share his journey from discovering PowerShell through Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches to building real-world automation tools in a security environment. Mason talks about how starting slowly, returning to PowerShell after a break, and consistently building small tools helped him gain confidence and deepen his skills.

Events

• PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2026
  April 13-17, 2026 in Bellevue, WA

Check out psweekly.dowst.dev for all past editions as well as a searchable archive.

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• Monitor your PowerShell modules in Azure
  Learn how you can add monitoring to your PowerShell modules with Azure Application Insights
• Deploy Enterprise PowerShell Modules Using Azure Artifacts
  Build a private PowerShell repository using Azure Artifacts with automated CI/CD publishing, semantic versioning, code signing, and JEA integration for secure enterprise module distribution.
• A Slopoly start to AI-enhanced ransomware attacks
  During a ransomware engagement, X-Force discovered a PowerShell script deployed on an infected server. The script appears to be the client component of a novel C2 framework we named “Slopoly.”
• Windows Terminal Preview 1.25 Release
  Windows Terminal 1.25 is released to the Preview Channel, with Settings Search, Action Editing, New Languages, and more.
• Intune PowerShell Script Delay? Here Is What Really Causes It
  Why does an Intune PowerShell script not run immediately? This post explains the 8 hour IME timer and session change triggers.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

• AvaloniaUIShell
  Cross-platform Desktop GUI framework for PowerShell powered by Avalonia UI. - mdgrs-mei/AvaloniaUIShell
• Specter VSCode Extension
  This VS Code extension provides PowerShell Script Analysis using Specter
• PowerInvoke
  Source generators for PowerShell commands in .NET. - adamdriscoll/PowerInvoke

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

• Learning PowerShell on Microsoft Learn
  If you don't already know, there is a 'Learning PowerShell' section on Microsoft Learn. It's truly a great start (or continuation) of your PowerShell journey. In this blog post, I will highlight the different chapters.
• Automating Windows 11 Hyper-V Deployments with PowerShell
  Building and maintaining a virtual lab can be time consuming, especially when each virtual machine needs manual configuration after first boot.

Community

• Zero Trust and PowerShell in K12 with Jim Tyler Zero
  Returning guest and Microsoft MVP Jim Tyler joins The PowerShell Podcast to talk Zero Trust security, K–12 IT leadership, open-source tooling, and building technology that serves real-world needs. Jim shares how he uses PowerShell to proactively harden school environments, including his Ghost module for endpoint lockdown and his Chrome extension You Shall Not Pass for classroom device management.
• PowerShell Community Award Nominations
  Have you submitted your nominations for the PowerShell Community awards? Make your voice heard.
• Monad to Millions - Celebrating Jeffrey Snover & the PowerShell Community
  If you missed the Live Steam, you can still watch the recording.

Events

• PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2026
  April 13-17, 2026 in Bellevue, WA

Check out psweekly.dowst.dev for all past editions as well as a searchable archive.

Announcements!

• Windows Terminal v1.25.622.0 Release
  It sports a new search experience inside the Settings page, the ability to edit actions, command palette entries and key bindings with a rich editor--rather than just their key bindings--support for Kitty's keyboard protocol and two completely new community translations!

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• Enable batch file secure mode in Windows 11 with LockBatchFilesWhenInUse: Lock running batch scripts
  Windows 11 Insider Preview builds introduce a new secure processing mode for batch files and CMD scripts. IT administrators can enable it via a registry value named LockBatchFilesWhenInUse, which prevents batch files from being altered while they execute. The feature also improves performance when Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) code integrity policies are active. It is currently available in the Dev Channel build 26300.7939, and the Beta Channel build 26220.7934.
• Measuring KPIs like Response Times for Shared Mailboxes
  Shared mailboxes are not CRM systems. However, many Microsoft 365 tenants use shared mailboxes to handle customer queries and then want to measure KPIs such as agent responsiveness to customer queries or the number of queries handled per agent in a month. As explored in this article, it’s possible to use the Microsoft Graph to extract some KPI-like data from shared mailboxes.
• Monitoring Secure Boot certificate installation status with Intune and PowerShell
  Microsoft Secure Boot certificates issued by the 2011 Certificate Authorities (CAs) are expiring starting June 2026. Every Windows device with Secure Boot enabled must be updated to trust the 2023 certificates before expiration to retain security update support. Microsoft provides a monitoring-only approach using Intune Remediations that runs a PowerShell detection script on enrolled devices and reports Secure Boot and certificate status back to the Intune admin center — without making any changes to devices. This article explains the prerequisites, deployment steps, data collected, and how to read the results.
• Discovering PowerShell provider dynamic parameters
  PowerShell ships with providers that expose things like file systems, the registry, certificates, environment variables, etc. To see which are available in your PowerShell session, you can use Get-PSProvider: Not surprisingly, these behave differently based on the type of data or objects they are working with.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

• DLLPickle
  A PowerShell module that helps you get un-stuck from dependency version conflicts that can occur when connecting to multiple Microsoft services in the same session.

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

• New to PSReadline? Start here.
  PSReadLine is shaping your PowerShell experience whether you realize it or not.

Community

• PowerShell is fun :) Hits 1,000,000 views!
  Congrats to Harm on crossing 1 million views mark! If you haven't already be sure to check out his amazing site, filled with a ton of great content.
• PowerShell Tools for PKI and Secure Boot with Richard Hicks
  Long-time Microsoft MVP and consultant Richard Hicks joins The PowerShell Podcast to talk about ADCS security, PKI misconfigurations, and why PowerShell is a consultant’s ultimate force multiplier. Richard shares real-world stories from auditing enterprise certificate environments, explains how simple template mistakes can lead to full domain compromise, and walks through tools like Locksmith that help administrators quickly identify dangerous configurations.

Events

• PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2026
  April 13-17, 2026 in Bellevue, WA
• Monad to Millions - Celebrating Jeffrey Snover & the PowerShell Community
  Join us, Thu, Mar 12, 2026, for a special live-stream celebration honoring Jeffrey Snover, the creator of PowerShell, and the incredible community that turned a bold idea (Monad) into a global movement.

Check out psweekly.dowst.dev for all past editions as well as a searchable archive.

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• The PowerShell Wiggum Loop
  One of the best things about PowerShell is that you can interactively explore anything. Long before the Wiggum Loop was a thing, PowerShell let you explore
• Using Strict Mode in PowerShell
  PowerShell is incredibly flexible; it's a forgiving scripting language. But this could turn into scripts not written according to best practices or that rely on things that work automatically, and sometimes fail without really understanding why. In this blog post, I will show you how Strict mode works and how it can help you :)
• 4 PowerShell commands that fix common Windows problems fast
  These four simple PowerShell scripts fix common Windows headaches and save time with quick, copy-and-paste commands.
• Fighting the PUP Wave: A Practical PowerShell Cleanup Workflow for MSPs
  When unwanted apps keep sneaking onto client endpoints and allowlisting is not in the budget, a repeatable uninstall script plus RMM automation can still move the needle.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

• Sixel v0.7.0
  Display images in the terminal using various protocols
• ISpy v0.3.0
  PowerShell module for decompiling .NET assemblies using ILSpy decompiler. Provides comprehensive cmdlets for assembly analysis, type discovery, method examination, and source code decompilation with advanced filtering and export capabilities.
• TextMate v0.1.0
  A PowerShell module for syntax highlighting using TextMate grammars. Using PwshSpectreConsole for rendering.
• pwsh-host-rs
  Rust PowerShell Hosting Library.
• GitHub - Skatterbrainz/psWarpTerminal: PowerShell wrapper for the Warp Terminal (Oz) CLI
  PowerShell wrapper for the Warp Terminal (Oz) CLI. Contribute to Skatterbrainz/psWarpTerminal development by creating an account on GitHub.

Community

• Escaping Tutorial Hell with Pablo Correchel
  In this episode of The PowerShell Podcast, Andrew Pla sits down with Pablo Correchel, an early-career IT professional who is publicly documenting his PowerShell and learning journey. Just one year into his first help desk role while studying cybersecurity, Pablo shares how consistent practice, sharing what you learn, and embracing beginner questions have accelerated his learning.
• How much vibe is the coding
  12th March 2026
• From Pipelines to Agentic Pipelines: Jeffrey Snover & Doug Finke Live
  Wednesday, Mar 4 · 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM EST

Events

• PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2026
  April 13-17, 2026 in Bellevue, WA
• Monad to Millions - Celebrating Jeffrey Snover & the PowerShell Community
  Join us, Thu, Mar 12, 2026, for a special live-stream celebration honoring Jeffrey Snover, the creator of PowerShell, and the incredible community that turned a bold idea (Monad) into a global movement.

Check out psweekly.dowst.dev for all past editions as well as a searchable archive.

Announcements!

• PowerShell v7.6.0-rc.1 Release
  Come get the first release candidate for PowerShell 7.6
• PowerShell, OpenSSH, and DSC team investments for 2026
  As is tradition, we are publishing our planned team investments for the year. This is based on our current understanding of customer and community needs, but is subject to change based on emerging priorities throughout the year.

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• Using Dev Proxy with the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK
  Dev Proxy is a Microsoft tool built to help developers figure out the most effective way of using Microsoft Graph API requests. On the surface, Dev Proxy doesn’t seem like a tool that would interest people who use the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK to write scripts for Microsoft 365. But all tools have some use, and Dev Proxy can help.
• Exchange Online deprecates -Credential parameter in Connect-ExchangeOnline PowerShell cmdlet
  Microsoft announced on February 12, 2026, a significant change to its Exchange Online PowerShell module: the deprecation of the -Credential parameter for the Connect-ExchangeOnline cmdlet. This change represents part of a broader initiative to enhance security across Microsoft 365 administrative interfaces by eliminating authentication methods that do not support multifactor authentication.
• Using the ZLocation PowerShell Module to navigate folders
  Switching back and forth between folders on your system requires a lot of typing and thinking about where that xyz folder was located... Zlocation helps you navigate frequently accessed folders. In this small blog post, I will show you how it works.
• Validating PowerShell script syntax in GitHub Actions workflows - Gérald Barré
  Learn how to validate the syntax of PowerShell scripts embedded in GitHub Actions workflows using a custom PowerShell function.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

• PSNotes v 1.0.0.0
  PSNotes is a PowerShell module that provides a structured, versioned snippet and script library for reusable automation patterns. Create notes with aliases, tags, and metadata to quickly execute, copy, or preview commands. Organize notes into local or remote catalogs, search by name, tag, details, or snippet content, and turn frequently used automation into first-class commands.
• Template for the Win32 PowerShell script installer in Microsoft Intune
  Introduction Microsoft Intune now supports using a PowerShell script as the installer for Win32 apps. Instead of specifying a command line, you upload a script. This gives admins more flexibility when deploying applications. I’ve created a template (install and uninstall) that can serve as inspiration
• dbatools v 2.7.25
  The community module that enables SQL Server Pros to automate database development and server administration
• PSClaudeCode
  Ever wondered how AI agents like Claude Code work their magic? Dive into this PowerShell implementation and build your own intelligent assistant from scratch!

Community

• Learning PowerShell in 2026 with Tara Learning PowerShell in 2026 with Tara
  In this episode of The PowerShell Podcast, Andrew Pla is joined by Tara, a longtime IT professional who has officially started her PowerShell learning journey. Tara shares her honest experience transitioning from a GUI-first mindset to learning PowerShell fundamentals, including objects, verb-noun commands, variables, pipelines, and error messages. The conversation captures the real emotions of learning something new later in a career—confusion, frustration, breakthroughs, and growing confidence.
• PowerShell Community Call - February 19th, 2026
  The PowerShell Community Call is held on the 3rd Thursday of every month for 30 minutes at 9:30 AM US Pacific Time. Topics include PowerShell 7, Windows OpenSSH, PSEditorServices/VSCode-PowerShell, PSScriptAnalyzer, PowerShell Gallery, Azure PowerShell/CLI, DSCv3 and any other projects owned by the PowerShell Team.

Events

• PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2026
  April 13-17, 2026 in Bellevue, WA
• Monad to Millions - Celebrating Jeffrey Snover & the PowerShell Community
  Join us, Thu, Mar 12, 2026, for a special live-stream celebration honoring Jeffrey Snover, the creator of PowerShell, and the incredible community that turned a bold idea (Monad) into a global movement.

Check out psweekly.dowst.dev for all past editions as well as a searchable archive.

I just released PSNotes v1.0.0.

PSNotes is a PowerShell module that lets you build your own snippet library with:

• Aliases for quick recall
• Catalog-based organization
• Direct execution or clipboard copy
• Executing script via paths or as saved snippets
• Support for remote catalogs allowing you to have your snippets everywhere
• Quick browser to see all your notes at a glance
• Works from Windows Terminal, VSCode, pwsh, or any PowerShell host (even ISE if you're still using that)

The goal is simple: make it easier to reuse the commands you run constantly and remember the ones you don’t. Or if you are like me and get sick of typing out [System.Collections.Generic.List[PSObject]] forty times a day.

Full documentation and samples: https://github.com/mdowst/PSNotes

Release notes: https://github.com/mdowst/PSNotes/releases/tag/v1.0.0

PowerShell Gallery Listing: https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/PSNotes/1.0.0.0

I hope you find it useful. And as always, I'm open to any suggestions or feedback.

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• Using Dev Proxy to Identify Excessive Microsoft Graph Permissions in Your PowerShell Scripts
  The goal of this article is to show how Microsoft Dev Proxy can be used to audit Microsoft Graph permissions in PowerShell scripts and detect unnecessary scopes.
• Is Your Azure Service Retiring? Build a PowerShell Monitor
  Build a PowerShell monitor that queries Azure Resource Graph to identify retiring services and alert your team before 90-day deadlines become 9-day emergencies.
• a Hidden gem in PowerShell : Format-Custom
  It was something I ran into this week, Format-Custom. Usually I display things in a list or table, but this is different... And very useful! In this blog post, I will show you how it works.
• Azure Key Vault: How to Find Expired Secrets Using KQL
  Ever had a production app break because an Azure Key Vault secret expired? It’s painful—and usually happens at the worst time. The good news is you can catch it early. With Event Grid publishing Key Vault events and Log Analytics giving you KQL visibility, you can track expirations proactively and trigger alerts (or even automation)
• Better Error Catching
  A better use of try catch blocks in powershell
• The Time I Asked My Boss: Are You An Idiot?
  A Microsoft engineer recently told me he used Copilot to script a way out of a laggy system. He was delighted. The story triggered a memory from the early days of PowerShell when my diplomacy was c…

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

• Deactivating an Entra ID Application
  This article explores how to deactivate applications (aka disable apps) in Entra ID. Everything is done through PowerShell and the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK because the feature isn’t currently available in the Entra admin center. We’ve even included a fully functional example script to show you how the process works. Feel free to fix or enhance our code in GitHub!
• Verify Windows UEFI CA 2023 Certificate with PowerShell
  Microsoft announced that the original Secure Boot certificates introduced during the Windows 8 development cycle begin expiring in June and October 2026. For full details about the impact, timelines, and update process, see the official Microsoft articles listed in the references section of this article.
• PSWorkItem
  A PowerShell 7 module for managing work and personal tasks or to-do items. This module uses a SQLite database to store task and category information. The module is not a full-featured project manag...

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

• Tara Writes Her First PowerShell Script Live
  Tara's PowerShell learning continues this week as we watch her write her first script. We will demystify what a "script" really is, and build one together step-by-step.

Community

• PowerShell Is Fun mkay with Harm Veenstra
  Microsoft MVP Harm Veenstra, creator of PowerShellIsFun.com, joins The PowerShell Podcast to talk about productivity, consistency, and why PowerShell really is fun. Harm shares how blogging regularly helped accelerate his learning, improve his workflow, and deepen his connection to the community. He also discusses his recent transition to macOS, how he uses PowerShell across Mac, Linux, and Windows, and why modern PowerShell is far more cross-platform than many people realize.
• Status on PowerShell 7.6? · PowerShell PowerShell · Discussion #26754
  Is there anything the PowerShell team can communicate around the delay on PowerShell 7.6? It is approaching 2 months since the last preview and 3 months since .NET 10 was officially released. It se...
• Monad to Millions - Celebrating Jeffrey Snover & the PowerShell Community
  Join us on Thu, Mar 12, 2026 for a special live-stream celebration honoring Jeffrey Snover, the creator of PowerShell, and the incredible community that turned a bold idea (Monad) into a global movement.

Events

• PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2026
  April 13-17, 2026 in Bellevue, WA
• Chocolatey Fest 2026 @ PowerShell Summit : Call for Speakers
  Chocolatey Fest is a community-driven conference focused on Windows automation (WinOps), DevOps practices, and the broader ecosystem around Chocolatey...

Check out psweekly.dowst.dev for all past editions as well as a searchable archive.

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• PowerShell: How to reverse a String
  In this post, I will show how to reverse a string, i.e., how to change it from back to front.
• Install Nerdfonts using PowerShell
  Yes, I'm a nerd, and nerds like to use NerdFonts :-) In this small blog post, I will show you how you can use the NerdFonts PowerShell module from Ryan L McIntyre.
• Getting started with the PowerShell script installer for Win32 apps
  This week is all about the recently introduced functionality to use PowerShell scripts for installing and uninstalling Win32 apps.
• Intune Documentation as Code
  Configure and export Intune documentation automatically, converting JSON files to Markdown. All made possible with PowerShell scripts, and GitHub Actions.
• Set up an Ubuntu 24.04 LTS VM in VirtualBox using PowerShell
  I needed a fresh Ubuntu VM in VirtualBox this weekend so I figured I can take this opportunity to refresh my PowerShell based process.
• How to customize Teams recording and transcription consent notifications with PowerShell
  This post explains how to configure custom Teams recording and transcription consent notifications for meetings and calls using PowerShell, including message templates, localization, and known limitations.
• Automating Azure VM & Arc Server Data Collection Rule Association with PowerShell
  Onboarding Azure VMs and Arc-enabled servers to Data Collection Rules (DCRs) is critical for monitoring and security, but doing it manually can be time-consuming and error-prone.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

• AsBuiltReport Release v1.6.0
  AsBuiltReport.Core v1.6.0! Check out what's new!

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

• Hello World - PowerShell Pocket Blog
  I may have taken "Hello World" examples a bit too far...
• Building Your First PowerShell Module (Live) | Module 101 w/ Fred Weinmann
  Ever wondered how PowerShell modules are actually built?

Community

• Owning Your Career and Your Time with Don Jones
  Recently retired PowerShell icon Don Jones joins The PowerShell Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on career ownership, community leadership, and building a life that aligns with what you actually value. Don reflects on the difference between your job and your career, why investing in yourself pays off, and how asking better questions can change the way you influence decisions at work. The episode also dives into Don’s journey as a fiction author, his role in shaping the PowerShell community and Summit culture, and why real success comes from clarity, kindness, and helping others win.
• PowerShell Community Call - January 15th, 2026
  Recoiding of the January PowerShell Community Call

Fun

• 5 weirdly fun things you can do in PowerShell when you’re bored
  I use Windows 11 PowerShell for silly things, stress-relief scripts, and visual tweaks that turn a boring terminal into a fun distraction.

Events

• PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2026
  April 13-17, 2026 in Bellevue, WA
• Chocolatey Fest 2026 @ PowerShell Summit : Call for Speakers
  Chocolatey Fest is a community-driven conference focused on Windows automation (WinOps), DevOps practices, and the broader ecosystem around Chocolatey...

Check out psweekly.dowst.dev for all past editions as well as a searchable archive.

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• Stop Configuration Drift in Microsoft 365 Using the new Configuration Management API’s – A Deep Dive
  Microsoft has released into public preview a new set of APIs that enable administrators to monitor and alert on configuration changes across one or more tenants, spanning multiple Microsoft 365 workloads, including:
• How to Control Access to Entra Multi-Tenant Apps
  Entra multi-tenant applications can be used by any tenant - unless you restrict sign-in audiences to permit only specific tenants to use the application. In this article, we explain the preview feature and use the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK to restrict sign-in audiences by defining a list of permitted tenant identifiers in the properties of multi-tenant applications.
• EntraFIDOFinder: New Web UI and Over 70 New Authenticators
  You read that right, over 70 new authenticators are now approved for Entra Attestation and have been add to the web ui and the PowerShell module! I knew they had to be holding back after these last few updates. Also I’ve updated the web UI and curious of your thoughts.
• Intune Win32 PowerShell Installer Type
  This month, Microsoft re-released PowerShell as a command-line option for Intune Win32 packages, making it easy to update the installation script without recreating the IntuneWin package. In this blog post, I will show you how it works.
• Quick Tip - Enable vTPM on Hyper-V VMs
  Here is a quick PowerShell script to enable vTPM on one or more VMs in Hyper-V. Here is a quick PowerShell script to enable vTPM on one or more VMs in Hyper-V.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

• Configure default fonts in Outlook (classic) with PowerShell and Microsoft Intune
  Introduction In my previous post, I shared a PowerShell template for managing registry settings via Microsoft Intune Remediations. The script handles both HKCU and HKLM, supports all registry types, and works on Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid joined devices.
• DeployR - Backing up your Task Sequences and Content.
  In this post I’ll be going a bit deeper into a Script I wrote to help backup specific things. I created it so I can transfer specific things from one environment to another without having to backup everything.

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

• PoshBytes: Measure-Command For Optimizing Your Code
  Measure-Command is the fastest way to find out how long a command actually takes, so you can stop guessing and start optimizing with receipts. We will time a few real scripts, compare approaches, and learn how to avoid misleading results.
• Understanding PowerShell Output
  Tara returns for her second PowerShell lesson. She's already learned the 3 core commands: Get-Help, Get-Command, and Get-Member.

Community

• Stop Trying So Hard and Start Automating Smarter with Jake Hildreth
  Principal Security Consultant and community favorite Jake Hildreth returns to The PowerShell Podcast to talk about building smarter automation, leveling up through community, and creating tools that solve real problems. Andrew shares his “stop trying so hard” theme for the year, how working smarter applies directly to scripting and security, and why getting involved with others is one of the fastest ways to grow in your career.

Events

• PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2026
  April 13-17, 2026 in Bellevue, WA

Check out psweekly.dowst.dev for all past editions as well as a searchable archive.

Announcements!

• Jeffrey Snover Retires!
  After years of bringing us tons of automation join Jeffrey Snover hangs up his keyboard

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• Microsoft Entra PowerShell v1.2.0 brings Agent Identity Blueprint management and new automation features
  Microsoft released version 1.2.0 of the Microsoft Entra PowerShell module, introducing production-ready support for Agent Identity Blueprints, enhanced application configuration parameters, and modernized invitation APIs. This update consolidates Agent Identity functionality into the main module and delivers new cmdlets for automated identity management across Microsoft Entra ID environments.
• Get latest Windows release
  Maybe you heard of this already but I found this hidden gem (at least for me) where you can easily get the latest Windows release in PowerShell. The module is written by Jose Schenardie. You can find it here in the PowerShell gallery. So, what does it actually do?
• Test SSL/TLS Protocols using PowerShell
  Testing enabled SSL and TLS protocols on servers is something I have to do for hardening and security purposes. Of course, you can do that using PowerShell with the Test-TlsProtocols Module from TechnologyAnimal :) In this blog post, I will show you how.
• Getting Started with SSH in Windows PowerShell
  PowerShell and automation articles for click-free IT pros from another systems engineer.
• Intune PowerShell script installer feature
  Today we are going to have a look at the new PowerShell script installer feature that is available since January 2026 in Microsoft Intune. It’s now possible to upload a PowerShell script as the installer.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

• January 19, 2026 Updates to EntraFIDOFinder
  It’s been a bit since an update on the PowerShell module EntraFIDOFinder as there haven’t been any new keys and only a few keys have have changed functionality.
• Synchronizing Security and Microsoft 365 Group Memberships
  An article from 2018 uses the AzureAD and Exchange PowerShell modules to synchronize membership between a security and a Microsoft 365 group. The idea is to enable collaboration for the members of the security group. This version does the work with the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK. The code is better and it will work as an Azure Automation runbook, which is always nice.
• PowerShellWeb/Reptile
  Read Evaluate Print Terminal Input Loop Editor - A Scaley Simple PowerShell Data REPL.
• PSClaudeCode v 1.0.3
  A PowerShell module for building Claude Code using Anthropic, with reference implementations for tool-based interactions.

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

• PowerShell EOL 7.4 and 7.5 updates
  Get to know when long-term support is ending for PowerShell versions 7.4 (Nov. 2026), 7.5 (May 2026), and other versions.

Community

• From SharePoint to Security with David Sass
  Newly minted Microsoft MVP David Sass joins The PowerShell Podcast to talk about PowerShell notebooks, terminal tooling, and making automation approachable for teams that are hesitant to touch the console. David shares how he uses Jupyter/PowerShell notebooks as a practical “click-to-run” interface for colleagues, helping them safely run approved automation while keeping the logic documented, repeatable, and under source control.
• Chocolatey Fest 2026 @ PowerShell Summit : Call for Speakers
  Chocolatey Fest is a community-driven conference focused on Windows automation (WinOps), DevOps practices, and the broader ecosystem around Chocolatey and Windows package management.

Fun

• A complete history of MDT (abridged)
  Way back in 2008, I published a blog post (now captured by the Wayback Machine) that gave a concise history of BDD, now known as MDT. Eighteen years later, I can now complete that story and expand on some of the items in more detail. (I will refrain from getting too carried away, hence the abridged part of the title, because you probably don't care to read a small novel.)

Events

• PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2026
  April 13-17, 2026 in Bellevue, WA

Check out psweekly.dowst.dev for all past editions as well as a searchable archive.

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• PowerShell coding in WSL using VSCode
  This is something I do on my Windows company device, using WSL instances to develop PowerShell scripts. In this blog post, I will show you how it works and how to set it up.
• Some Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK Cmdlets Lose Body Parameters
  A change made for some Directory Graph APIs has flowed through to the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK and affected how the associated cmdlets work, including the beta cmdlet to restore a deleted user account and while replacing the user principal name. Fortunately, the workaround is easy, but it is upsetting when something that worked suddenly doesn’t, even if it is a beta cmdlet.
• How to Remove Old (Unused) PowerShell Modules
  This article explains how to safely remove a PowerShell module installed on a Windows computer. This may be necessary in order to uninstall old or unused modules, resolve PowerShell slow…
• Practical Graph: Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK Cmdlets and Graph Throttling
  The Microsoft Graph service uses throttling to restrain applications that might want to use more resources than they should. Graph throttling applies to Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK cmdlets, but you might never notice this because of the way that the retry handler works to smoothen delays imposed by the Graph service.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

• PSToExe
  An example project of how to create a single EXE file for distribution of a PowerShell script without needing to install PowerShell 7.5.4 on target machines.
• Announcing DotnetPsCmds - PowerShell CmdLets for .NET
  Have you ever wondered why there aren't PowerShell Cmdlets similar to dotnet CLI commands? Well not there are.
• Release PSAppDeployToolkit 4.1.8
  This release strengthens Windows Installer (.msi) and Patch (.msp) deployment reliability, improves process and handle safety, enhances dialog behavior, and hardens serialization and exception reporting. It also modernizes dependencies and standardizes UTF-8 handling.

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

• Watch Tara Learn PowerShell (From Scratch)
  Tara says that she wants to learn #PowerShell this year, and we are starting that journey live on PowerShell Wednesday.I'll guide her through her first few steps and help build a solid foundation, and you can help
• GitHub for Intune Admins Part 1: A Beginner Guide (No Developer Skills Needed)
  This is Part 1 of a new series where I walk through getting started with GitHub for Intune and Microsoft 365 admins, specifically geared toward non-developers. No coding background required, no assumptions made.

Community

• Reliability Through Planning with Matthew Gill
  Matthew Gill joins The PowerShell Podcast to talk about what it means to be a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) and how SRE thinking changes the way you approach automation, reliability, and problem solving. Matthew and host Andrew Pla break down core concepts like SLAs, SLOs, and SLIs, and why reliability through planning matters more than rushing straight to the keyboard.

Events

• PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2026
  April 13-17, 2026 in Bellevue, WA

Check out psweekly.dowst.dev for all past editions as well as a searchable archive.

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• PowerShell: Select-String (Examples)
  In this blog post, I’ll take a closer look at how to search for strings in PowerShell.
• ConsentFix – The Quickfix
  Just when you thought OAuth was safe, along comes ConsentFix to remind us that attackers are always  two steps ahead. If you’ve been following security news lately, you’ve probably heard about this clever attack that abuses legitimate Microsoft authentication flows to steal authorization codes. The good news? There’s a dead-simple PowerShell fix that’ sorts this out.
• Installing PowerShell on macOS
  What's the first thing that you install on your new MacBook M4? Yes, Microsoft Edge, and then PowerShell afterwards ;-) In this final blog post of 2025, I will outline the available installation options.
• 2025 Overview
  It's 2026, so it's time to reflect on 2025 :). In this blog post, I will highlight the great PowerShell moments that happened this year.
• 3 Easy PowerShell Scripting Tips for Coding Masochists
  Tip: Read the ‘Important Notes’ section, because these are notes that are important.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

• Oh My Posh Visual Configurator
  A web-based drag-and-drop builder for oh-my-posh that makes creating beautiful terminal prompts actually fun!
• Release v2.4.0 · SeeminglyScience/ClassExplorer
  v2.4.0 of PowerShell module ClassExplorer is released! New commands Invoke-Member and Get-AssemblyLoadContext
• PSNetDetour
  A PowerShell module which you can use to hook any (caveats of course) .NET method and have it run your ScriptBlock instead. Great for experimentation, debugging, testing
• MarkX
  Markdown, XML, and PowerShell

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

• Automating Microsoft 365 with PowerShell Update 19
  Update #19 of the Automating Microsoft 365 with PowerShell eBook is now available. Subscribers can download the updated PDF and EPUB files from Gumroad.com. A paperback version is also available, but we can’t update the print characters. In any case, a new SharePoint create Site API is in beta, and a new version of the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK is available. Both have their moments, as we discuss here.
• PoshBytes: PowerShell Splatting - The Art of Throwing Parameters With Style
  In this PoshBytes episode, you will learn PowerShell splatting to make long commands readable and reusable. We will also demo PSNotes cmdlets that generate splats for you and convert existing commands into splatted form.

Community

• PowerShell to Distinguished Engineer with Ryan Spletzer
  Distinguished Software Engineer Ryan Spletzer joins The PowerShell Podcast to talk about building a long-term career in tech through curiosity, continuous learning, and strong community connections. Ryan shares how PowerShell helped shape his path from early work in SharePoint, automation, and identity management to leading AI initiatives at Autodesk, where his team built an internal ChatGPT-style solution using Azure OpenAI before enterprise ChatGPT options existed.
• Living in PowerShell with Jeff Hicks
  PowerShell legend Jeff Hicks joins The PowerShell Podcast to talk about what it really means to live in PowerShell every day. From running his entire workflow in the console to building highly polished terminal tools, Jeff shares how PowerShell can be used far beyond infrastructure management—to organize your day, automate personal tasks, and multiply productivity.
• Building PowerShell Tools You Wish Existed with Jorge Suarez
  Jorge Suarez joins The PowerShell Podcast to share his journey into PowerShell, automation, and community contribution. From attending his first MMS conference to building creative and practical PowerShell projects, Jorge talks about how PowerShell became the primary driver of his career growth. The conversation covers his popular Intune Hydration Kit, creative TUI projects inspired by shows like Severance, and how curiosity and experimentation led him to build tools he wished existed earlier in his career.

Fun

• RandomBirthday.ps1
  I role play on occasion, and I find it useful to have a birthday. From that I can look up the zodiac signs, which allows me to apply some stereotypical traits to the character. I find this to be a useful starting point in fleshing out a character's personality.

Events

• PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2026
  April 13-17, 2026 in Bellevue, WA

Check out psweekly.dowst.dev for all past editions as well as a searchable archive.