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Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK V2.29 Now Available
  Version 2.29 of the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK can now be downloaded from the PowerShell Gallery. Initial tests show that the release is stable. However, it’s recommended that you deploy V2.29 on a few workstations to test essential scripts before proceeding to a full-scale roll-out. V2.29 does not address the issue with PowerShell runtime in Azure Automation, but overall, first indications are that V2.29 is a good release.
• Azure Update Manager: Register all required resource providers with a PowerShell script
  This blog post will show you how to use an Azure PowerShell script to register all required Azure Update ManagerContinue Reading
• Why does my 365 Admin Audit Log sometime say it’s disabled, but other times enabled? Am I being compromised?
  Let me first start this off with I’m 99% sure you aren’t being compromised, but read on to see what I mean. I first ran into this when I was running Maester and I saw that it said my test failed for having Unified Audit Log enabled.
• METR study: Is AI-assisted coding overhyped?
  A new study by METR got a lot of attention online. It claims that developers often overestimate the productivity boost from AI tools. In a coding test, the researchers found that AI caused a 19% "slowdown" for developers. In my opinion, it's not AI coding that's overhyped, but rather the study's findings.
• Using Get-NetNeighbor to retrieve MAC, Vendor and IP details in PowerShell
  I just moved to my new house and reconfigured all my network equipment. I wanted to know which MAC address belongs to which Vendor and the corresponding IP details, as well as the open ports. In this blog post, I will demonstrate how to use Get-NetNeighbor and NMAP for this purpose.
• 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.
• How to Run Atomic Red Team on Linux and Automate Attack Simulations with Velociraptor
  Atomic Red Team is an outstanding framework for simulating real-world adversary behaviors. While many security professionals focus on Windows endpoints, it’s equally crucial to validate detection.

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

• Splatting for Better PowerShell Code with David Richmond
  Single-line function calls with multiple parameters are hard to read (and maintain!) in scripts. There's a cleaner way to do complex function calls, so let's dive in to see how splatting keeps code cleaner AND can make it smarter.
• PowerShell Conference EU 2025
  More video have been added. Be sure to check them out.
• PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2025
  The full summit playlist is now available

Community

• PSConfEU 2025 Bar Sessions: Community, Code & Connection PSConfEU 2025 Bar Sessions: Community, Code & Connection
  In this special live episode recorded amidst the rain-soaked streets of Malmö duringPSConfEU 2025, host Andrew Pla brings us a vibrant, multi-guest edition of the PowerShell Podcast. From impromptu bar chats to in-depth discussions on PowerShell modules, CI/CD pipelines, career growth, and community culture, this episode captures the heart of the PowerShell community in full force.
• Congrats to all new and renewed MVPs!
  Search PowerShell for the full list.

Events

• PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2026 Call for Proposals (CFP)
  We are thrilled to invite you to submit your session proposals for the 2026 PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit, taking place in Bellevue, WA, from April 13-16, 2026. This Summit is the premier event for PowerShell and DevOps professionals, offering a unique opportunity to share knowledge, solve problems, socialize, and network with peers. Whether you're an Automater, Integrator, Problem-Solver, Tinkerer, Scripter, or Tech Wizard, this event is for you! 
• SQL Saturday Baton Rouge 2025 (#1110)
  Come July 26th and see Mike Robbins present Mastering #PowerShell Functions and Script Modules: Build, Reuse, and Share Your Code Like a Pro.

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Announcements!

• Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK V2.29 Now Available
  Version 2.29 of the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK can now be downloaded from the PowerShell Gallery. Initial tests show that the release is stable. However, it’s recommended that you deploy V2.29 on a few workstations to test essential scripts before proceeding to a full-scale roll-out. V2.29 does not address the issue with PowerShell runtime in Azure Automation, but overall, first indications are that V2.29 is a good release.
• Microsoft finally bids farewell to PowerShell 2.0
  Users still clinging on to PowerShell 2.0 just received notice to quit as the command-line tool is officially leaving Windows.

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• CleanupMonster v 3.1.5
  This module provides an easy way to cleanup Active Directory from dead/old objects based on various criteria. It can also disable, move or delete objects. It can utilize Azure AD, Intune and Jamf to get additional information about objects before deleting them.
• Free up RAM in Windows with taskkill, PowerShell, and Sysinternals RAMMap
  Freeing up RAM on Windows can significantly improve system performance, especially when certain applications consume excessive memory. In this guide, you’ll learn how to free up RAM using taskkill on the command prompt, PowerShell, wmic, and the free Sysinternals RAMMap tool, with step-by-step instructions for each method.
• Send Email Alert for Break Glass Account Activity
  Break glass accounts in Microsoft 365 are used for emergency access when admin accounts get locked out. But since they hold global admin privileges, they’re a prime target for attackers.
• Practical Graph: Tracking Critical App Actions Through Audit Events
  App management audit events are captured when changes are made to Entra registered and enterprise apps. Critical app management audit events should be closely monitored to ensure that permissions are used properly and attackers haven't attempted to penetrate the tenant to extract data. This article explains how to find and analyze audit data for some critical app management audit events and run the code as an Azure Automation runbook.
• How to Remove SharePoint Sharing Links using PowerShell   
  In our earlier blog we explored how to export all sharing links to track and audit file sharing across your SharePoint Online environment. The post helped admins identify various link types, spot risky shares, and gain visibility into shared content across sites.
• PowerCLI Reimagined: Deep Dive into VCF PowerCLI 9.0
  Introduction PowerCLI has long established itself as one of the most trusted and widely adopted automation tools across VMware environments.
• How to Update PowerShell on Windows (All Methods)
  PowerShell may take time to respond to your commands or return with errors. At times, PowerShell may also fail to open on your Windows PC. So, if you think that PowerShell is outdated on your device, it’s time to update it to the latest version.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

• dbatools v 2.1.32
  The community module that enables SQL Server Pros to automate database development and server administration
• TerminalBlocks v2.0.0 (pre-release)
  PowerShell Native Prompt Blocks

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

• PSCONFEU 2025
  More videos from PSCONFEU 2025 are being added daily.
• Optimize Your Microsoft Graph Calls
  Building a Graph Pre-Processor Module with Christian Ritter

Community

• Building Layers of Protection and Purpose - Miriam Wiesner
  In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we catch up with returning guest and security research program manager at Microsoft, Miriam Wiesner. Recorded live at PowerShell Conference EU in Malmö, Sweden, we dive into her fascinating journey from Premier Field Engineer to her current role in security research. Miriam reflects on her early talks about Just Enough Administration (JEA), shares insights into MFA bypass techniques involving browser cookies (with a fun appearance from Cookie Monster), and emphasizes the importance of defense-in-depth and layered security.

Events

• Teaching AI to Use Your Tools
  It's Not Just Devs Using Your Code Anymore

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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!

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• How to Add Timeouts to Pester Tests with PowerShell Runspaces
  Prevent Pester tests from hanging indefinitely using PowerShell runspaces. Learn to handle variable scoping, module loading, TestDrive access, and stream capture challenges with timeout protection.
• How to Block Registry Editor in Windows Devices using PowerShell Script Group Policy and Intune Policy
  Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

• Azure Arc: Uninstall the Connected Machine agent and clean up related resources on Windows using a PowerShell script
  In this blog post, I’ll walk you through removing the Azure Arc Connected Machine agent from a Windows machine and cleaning up all related folders, files, registry keys, other agents, and configuration files using a PowerShell script.

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

• Automating Microsoft 365 with PowerShell Second Edition
  The Office 365 for IT Pros team are thrilled to announce the availability of Automating Microsoft 365 with PowerShell (2nd edition). This completely revised 350-page book delivers the most comprehensive coverage of how to use Microsoft Graph APIs and the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK with Microsoft 365 workloads. Existing subscribers can download the second edition now free of charge.

Community

• Behind the Shell with Microsoft
  In this episode, recorded live at PSConfEU, Andrew catches up with some of the PowerShell team from Microsoft to talk all things PowerShell—from AIShell to PSResourceGet to the future of DSC and OpenSSH.

Events

• NYC Agentic Foundation – First Meetup
  I’ll be attending. They're demoing Claude, Roo, and early agentic workflows. If you're into orchestration, multi-agent coordination, or spec-driven dev (AIDD, anyone?), it's worth a look.

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Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• Token Protection Extends to Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK Sessions
  The conditional access policy condition for token protection now extends to Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK interactive sessions. Any account within the scope of a CA policy that requires token protection can use Web Account Manager (WAM) to sign in and check that everything is secure and ready to go. It’s a protection that might be of interest to administrators and developers that access sensitive data in Graph SDK sessions.
• PowerShell 101: Creating a Module Manifest
  Maybe you've put together some great functions but struggle to make them cohesive, intuitive, or shareable. Without a way to define your module's identity and functionality, managing or scaling as your scripts evolve into robust tools can be a headache. Not unless you have a module manifest in place.
• Reboot with PowerShell: Use Restart-Computer to restart locally, remotely, and automate reboots for multiple Windows computers
  Rebooting a Windows PC via PowerShell is a routine administrative task. This guide will teach you how to use the PowerShell cmdlet Restart-Computer to reboot a local Windows PC, restart a remote computer, and automate the reboot process for multiple systems.
• 10 Powerful PowerShell Select-String Examples
  As a PowerShell administrator, I mostly worked with the PowerShell Select-String cmdlet. So, I thought to show you 10 real examples of Select-String in PowerShell.
• Practical Graph: Finding Owners for Ownerless Apps from Audit Data
  When administrators create new Entra ID apps, the apps don't have an owner unless an owner is explicitly assigned. The net result is that a tenant can end up with many ownerless apps. In this article, we explain how to find ownerless apps, and how to use audit data to find suitable owners for those apps. All done with PowerShell, of course.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

• EntraFIDOFinder Update
  June( v0.0.18) update is here and we skipped May as I could tell they were still making some changes so I didn’t push them to the PowerShell gallery. This month they removed 50+ keys as they were unapproved models, but there are still over 150 keys that are Entra Attestation capable!

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

• Optimizing Visual Studio Code for PowerShell, 2025 Edition
  In this session, Justin Grote presents an in-depth overview of optimizing Visual Studio Code (VS Code) specifically for PowerShell development. He begins by establishing the importance of VS Code as the recommended editor for PowerShell, having evolved from a basic text editor to a powerful tool that supports a variety of programming languages and capabilities. The lecture aims to provide a structured approach for setting up VS Code for PowerShell users, whether they are new to the environment or seasoned developers looking to refine their setup.
• Lightning Demos from PSConfEU
  See the Lightning Demos from PSConfEU 2025

Community

• A Conversation from the Heart of PSConfEU
  In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, host Andrew Pla reports live from PowerShell Conference Europe 2025 in Malmö, Sweden. With energy high and community engagement stronger than ever, Andrew chats with key figures shaping the PowerShell ecosystem.
• The Dos and Don'ts of PowerShell with Steven Judd and Gilbert Sanchez
  In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we’re joined by Steven Judd and Gilbert Sanchez, two active contributors and speakers in the PowerShell community. We talk about the Dos and Don'ts of PowerShell. We cover topics like documentation, testing, community, how you should view yourself in your growth, and even get some top tips on logging from those who have done PowerShell at the highest levels. 
• PowerShell Community Call
  June 2025 Community Call recording

Events

• NYC Agentic Foundation – First Meetup
  I’ll be attending. They're demoing Claude, Roo, and early agentic workflows. If you're into orchestration, multi-agent coordination, or spec-driven dev (AIDD, anyone?), it's worth a look.

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

Announcements!

• Announcing Microsoft Desired State Configuration v3.1.0
  This post announces the release of Microsoft Desired State Configuration v3.1.0. We discuss the features and benefits of DSC and how it differs from PowerShell DSC.
• What's New in PowerShell-Docs for 2025
  This article lists notable changes made to docs each month and celebrates the contributions from the community.
• PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2025
  All recordings from the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2025 are now live!

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• Automating Network Diagnostics with Globalping PowerShell Module
  Are you tired of manually running network diagnostics like Ping, Traceroute, or DNS queries? The Globalping PowerShell Module is here to save the day! With its easy-to-use cmdlets, you can automate measurements from probes distributed across the globe.
• QuietShell – Executing PowerShell without a Console Window
  For some time I’ve used a simple VBScript wrapper in code projects and scheduled tasks to allow silent execution of PowerShell scripts in the user context without displaying a console window: But with the deprecation of VBScript and it’s eventually being removed from the Windows OS, it was time to look at alternative ways
• AI Inception: Building AI Solutions with AI for AI
  Last month I had the pleasure of speaking at the Sydney event for Global Azure. My session was the title of this post, AI Inception: Building AI Solutions with AI for AI. One key component of my talk was on Recursive AI.
• Download Windows Themes using PowerShell
  You can switch your Windows Theme using the Settings app and the Microsoft Store, but you can also download them from the Microsoft site using PowerShell to save them locally for easy switching between them. In this blog post, I will show you how.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

• DiskReportingTools
  A set of PowerShell tools for disk reporting and visualization. The tools rely on CIM cmdlets so this module requires a Windows platform.
• AIShell.Ollama.Agent
  This agent is used to interact with a language model running locally or remotely by utilizing the Ollama API. Before using this agent locally you need to have Ollama installed and running.
• Updating the Entra ID Custom Banned Password List with PowerShell
  Microsoft 365 tenants with Entra P1 or P2 licenses can use a custom banned password list to stop people using specific terms in their passwords. The idea is to prevent easily-guessed terms being used in passwords. You could also block words deemed to be objectionable. In any case, this article explains how to maintain the custom blocked password list with a PowerShell script.
• GenXdev v 1.184.2025
  GenXdev PowerShell Utilities and helpers

Community

• The Life and Code of The PoSh Wolf
  This week, we sit down with Anthony Howell, better known as The PoSh Wolf, for an inspiring and entertaining conversation about PowerShell, community, and creativity. From his early days in a two-person IT department to speaking at PowerShell Summit, Anthony shares how passion, persistence, and curiosity have fueled his journey. He dives into his creative use of PowerShell for managing game servers and even building a Discord bot, proving that automation isn't just for enterprise tasks. We explore how side projects can grow into real skills, the value of sharing in the community, and how embracing mistakes makes us all better. Anthony also gives insights into using .NET in PowerShell, learning Go, and building resilient systems for fun and work.

Events

• PowerShell Conference Europe 2025
  23-26 June 2025
• Doug vs. the Machine: Agents Gone Wild
  This is part of an 8-part livestream series happening Tuesdays and Thursdays in June. Live prompt engineering. Real problems. Wild demos.

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

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• Registry Redirection: Why You Should Never Hardcode Wow6432Node and How to Properly Access Registry Views in PowerShell
  The Windows Registry is a critical component of the operating system that stores configuration settings, application options, and system parameters. On 64-bit Windows systems, the registry is divided into two views: one for 64-bit applications and another for 32-bit applications. This duality is essential for compatibility but can trip up administrators and scripters who aren’t aware of it.
• Microsoft shares script to restore inetpub folder you shouldn’t delete
  Microsoft has released a PowerShell script to help restore an empty 'inetpub' folder created by the April 2025 Windows security updates if deleted. As Microsoft previously warned, this folder helps mitigate a high-severity Windows Process Activation privilege escalation vulnerability.
• How to Block Ad-Hoc Email-Based Subscriptions
  The old Set-MsolCompanySettings cmdlet is no more, so how can a Microsoft 365 tenant block email-based subscriptions? With the Graph, of course! Seriously, there’s no 1-to-1 mapping from the old cmdlet to a new, but some of the settings are available in the Entra ID authorization policy. We can update the authorization policy with PowerShell to block email-based subscriptions, like Copilot Studio.
• Warp Launch Log 3: MCP support, refine prompt, image upload, reusable prompts, git support
  Warp, the top terminal app with AI support, has introduced new features in its GA release, including MCP support and Refine for AI responses. The Preview release now allows image uploads and the saving of reusable AI prompts. I also found a few new features that weren’t mentioned in the Launch Log 3 post.
• Concatenate String in Write-Host In PowerShell
  In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through multiple methods to concatenate strings in PowerShell’s Write-Host command, from the most basic approaches to advanced techniques. String concatenation in PowerShell, especially when using the Write-Host cmdlet, is something you’ll do almost daily if you’re writing scripts for system administration or automation tasks.
• Intune Drift Control PowerShell
  This is my latest training exercise, building configuration drift control for Microsoft Intune with PowerShell and the pester module. I wanted to be able to check my clients configuration against my own baseline for Microsoft Intune. Of course, there are many tools out there that can do this for you. Like Andrew Taylor’s EUCToolbox.
• Using the Polyglot extension from VSCode for creating Jupyter notebooks containing PowerShell code and how to use the PowerShellNotebook module
  I did a small demo session at Experts Live NL this week about this topic. In this blog post, I aim to demonstrate the capabilities of the Polyglot extension, explain its functionality, which is easier compared to the original method of creating Jupyter notebooks, which I covered in 2022.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

• MSGraphStuff v 1.1.6
  Microsoft Graph API related functions. Some of them are explained at https://doitpshway.com/.

Community

• From DJ Decks to Cloud Architecture - Shannon Eldridge-Kuehn
  In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we chat with Shannon Eldridge-Kuehn, a seasoned technologist whose career spans from spinning vinyl as a DJ to leading cloud and FinOps consulting. Shannon shares her unique journey into tech, driven by curiosity and a desire to record her DJ sets, which ultimately led to a successful career in cloud infrastructure, Azure, platform engineering, and FinOps. We explore Shannon’s transition into IT without a traditional tech background, her time at Microsoft, and her current work in FinOps. She discusses the challenges of cloud adoption, navigating imposter syndrome, and why strong communication skills are just as critical as technical ones. This episode is a masterclass in resilience, career evolution, and staying curious. 

Events

• PowerShell Conference Europe 2025
  23-26 June 2025
• Doug vs. the Machine: Agents Gone Wild
  This is part of an 8-part livestream series happening Tuesdays and Thursdays in June. Live prompt engineering. Real problems. Wild demos.

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

Announcements!

• Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell Build 2025 Announcement
  At Microsoft Build 2025, we're excited to announce several new capabilities aligned with these priorities

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• Managing Guest Users in PowerShell with Microsoft Graph API
  Managing Guest Users in PowerShell with Microsoft Graph API In today’s collaborative work environments, inviting guest users to access organizational resources has become a common practice.
• Exchange Online Upgrades Its Message Tracing Capabilities
  Microsoft announced the GA for the new message tracing feature on June 3. The old code will be deprecated in September 2025, so it's time to update any PowerShell scripts that use the Get-MessageTrace or Get-MessageTraceDetail cmdlets. Upgrading is easy and shouldn’t take too long, once you find the time to do the work.
• Enhanced Dashboards with PSWriteHTML – Introducing InfoCards and Density Options
  Discover new features in the PSWriteHTML PowerShell module – including New-HTMLInfoCard, improved layout controls with the -Density parameter, and customizable shadows for clean, modern dashboards and reports.
• Avoid The Five Big Errors in Graph PowerShell Scripts
  Everyone learns from experience. This article covers five important building blocks for writing great Graph PowerShell scripts, the product of hard-won experience and many mistakes. Filtering, properties, permissions, and pagination all make the list.
• Creating/downloading videos from Azure OpenAI Sora by PowerShell/API
  Finally the OpenAI Sora model is released in preview for Azure AI Foundry. You can read more about it here. Sora is a text to video model that lets you input a description of a scene and it generates a video from it. Using the Video playground in AI Foundry its super easy to generate
• Practical PowerShell: Crafting Collections
  PowerShell scripting becomes far more powerful when you master collections like arrays and hash tables. In this article, we review the basics of standard collection types. Then, walk through additional useful options that leverage other object types available through the .NET Framework.
• How to Get SharePoint Document Library Size using PnP PowerShell?
  One of my clients recently asked how to check the size of a specific SharePoint document library. The easiest way is through SharePoint’s Storage Metrics, which is available in the site settings. It provides the total size, %of Site Quota, etc. In this article, I will also explain how to get the SharePoint document library
• How do I get the full Azure Advisor Recommendation from an API?
  Recently at work I was writing a script to pull all Azure Advisor recommendations for a set of subscriptions for further analysis and display, and I wanted to make sure that my output included as much information as possible. The list of recommendations is readily available via the API, and based on the example output I thought - perfect! This should have all of the information I could need!

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

• MySQLite v 1.0.0
  A small set of PowerShell commands for working with SQLite database files. - jdhitsolutions/MySQLite

Community

• Hacking Games and Building a Career - Mateus Pimentel
  In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we take a detour from our typical PowerShell conversations to explore the fascinating world of game hacking with backend services developer Mateus Pimentel. Mateus shares his journey from crafting bots for MMORPGs to reverse engineering games and ultimately working in online services for a major gaming company.We discuss his early experiences hacking Tibia, how he overcame being hacked himself as a kid, and how those formative experiences shaped his approach to software development and cybersecurity. Mateus also dives into powerful learning experiences from hacking games, participating in Capture the Flag competitions, and avoiding the dark paths that lure many curious technologists. This episode is a compelling exploration of hacking culture, ethics, and personal transformation.
• How to Write a CFP That Gets You to the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2026
  So, you want to speak at the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2026? Great. But before you start dreaming about standing ovations and post-talk high-fives, let’s talk about the one thing standing between you and that stage: your Call for Proposals (CFP).

Events

• PowerShell Conference Europe 2025
  23-26 June 2025
• Doug vs. the Machine: Agents Gone Wild
  This is part of an 8-part livestream series happening Tuesdays and Thursdays in June. Live prompt engineering. Real problems. Wild demos.

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

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• Microsoft Edit: Terminal editor for Windows and Linux
  Microsoft has recently launched Edit, a lightweight terminal editor for Windows and Linux. It revives the spirit of the MS-DOS Editor, which debuted in 1991 as a full-screen text editor for DOS and early Windows systems. Edit eliminates the need to leave the terminal to edit files. While Edit doesn't feature a traditional GUI, it supports tab management and can be navigated using a mouse. On Linux, the open-source tool can be seen as an alternative to nano.
• How to List Hidden Group Memberships with the Graph
  A user reported that a script didn't list any details of hidden group memberships and asked why. The reason is that a separate Graph permission controls access to hidden group memberships. If an app doesn’t have the permission, the Graph returns null memberships, which is probably not all that helpful. Once the right permission is in place, everything works.
• Track Microsoft Entra Application Operations Using PowerShell
  When applications are registered in Microsoft Entra, they are granted with surprising number of privileges like accessing sensitive data to acting on behalf of users. But these permissions aren’t static. Once an app is registered, its configuration can evolve over time through various operational changes.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

• Using the Convert Module in PowerShell
  When you have Objects in a format that you can't read, or when you want to convert Objects to another format, or to switch from Celsius to Fahrenheit, you can use the Cmdlets from the Convert module from Andrew Pearce :) In this small blog post, I will show you how you can use this great module!
• Intune Automation Collection Community Solution Helps to Build Workflows with PowerShell Scripts and More
  Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it.
• WinTuner v 1.1.1
  Package and publish any apps from WinGet to Intune.
• WebSocket
  WebSocket is a small PowerShell module that helps you work with WebSockets.
• PesterExplorer
  Pester does a wonderful job printing out tests results as they're running. The difficulty can be where you're looking at a large number of results. PesterExplorer creates a Text User Interface to explore Pester results.

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

• June 2025 Update for the Automating Microsoft 365 with PowerShell eBook
  The June 2025 update for the Automating Microsoft 365 with PowerShell eBook is now available. Coding automation with Microsoft 365 PowerShell can be challenging, but not with this book beside you. It contains hundreds of examples of working with Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Teams, and Planner using regular PowerShell cmdlets and the Graph APIs.
• using powershell to call llama3.2 and saving the file locally
  Scripts included

Community

• Building Fast Tools and Smarter Workflows with Justin Grote
  In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we welcome back Justin Grote, a Microsoft MVP and open-source powerhouse, for an in-depth and fast-paced conversation. Fresh off his PowerShell Wednesday presentation, Justin shares the thinking behind his latest innovations, including the creation of the high-performance ExcelFast module and his evangelism for dev containers and modern development workflows.
• Add enhanced splatting RFC draft by jborean93
  Anyone interested in yet another attempt at trying to enhance splatting in PowerShell. I've tried to collate all the options proposed over the years with their pros/cons. Hoping to get any community feedback before trying to champion a proper RFC
• PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2025
  The recordings from the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2025 are starting to roll out on YouTube.

Events

• PowerShell Conference Europe 2025
  23-26 June 2025

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

Announcements!

• AI Shell Preview 4 Release!
  We're excited to share the latest preview release of AI Shell that includes new features and improvements based on your feedback.

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• Learning Python via PowerShell - A turn to the dark side?
  PowerShell and Python are powerful programming languages with many similarities. While PowerShell is technically a shell scripting language (like Bash), functionally it has a lot more in common with Python, and can be used to generate scripts of equal complexity.
• Deploy and automatically update WinGet apps in Intune using PowerShell without Remediation or 3rd party tools
  In this blog post, I will show you how to use PowerShell and the WinGet module to install a specific or the latest version of software using Intune Win32 Detection and install scripts. This solution will automatically update your apps if updates are available without using Remediation, Enterprise App Catalog, or third-party tools.
• PowerShell Get-ItemProperty [with Examples]
  As a PowerShell administrator, I use the Get-ItemProperty cmdlet a lot. You can use this cmdlet to gather installed software information, access registry values, or retrieve file metadata, etc. In this tutorial, I will explain how to use Get-ItemProperty in PowerShell effectively with real-world examples that I’ve personally used throughout my decade-plus career with PowerShell.
• Simplifying Dell Command Warranty with PowerShell
  TLDR: Get-DellWarrantyInfo Function can be found here: garytown/hardware/Dell/CommandUpdate/EMPS/Dell-EMPSWarranty.ps1 In this post I’ll cover the Dell Warranty CLI tool they provide, and how I’ve converted it to use a “PowerShell Wrapper” to make it simple and useful.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

• How to Get All Risky Users in Microsoft Entra
  Identifying risky users in Microsoft Entra is more than just a security best practice.
• Pi-hole Multi-Instance Control Dashboard
  Pi-hole Multi-Instance Control Dashboard with PowerShell Universal (free)
• 
  Looking to simplify your module installation life? Well, look no further, just released the latest version of PSFramework.NuGet

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

• June 2025 Update for the Automating Microsoft 365 with PowerShell eBook
  The June 2025 update for the Automating Microsoft 365 with PowerShell eBook is now available. Coding automation with Microsoft 365 PowerShell can be challenging, but not with this book beside you. It contains hundreds of examples of working with Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Teams, and Planner using regular PowerShell cmdlets and the Graph APIs.
• Live PowerShell Coding: Improving ModuleExplorer with Joshua Dearing
  Let's code some PowerShell, live! Joshua Dearing, PowerShell Podcast guest and PowerSheller extraoirdinaire, will join me for some good old-fashioned pair programming.

Community

• Building Confidence and Community with PowerShell with Brock Bingham
  In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Brock Bingham, a longtime PowerShell enthusiast, educator, and community advocate. Recorded live from PDQ Headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, this episode captures the high energy and camaraderie of a PowerShell Wednesday in person. Brock shares his journey from PowerShell beginner to mentor, his passion for community building, and the power of sharing knowledge with others.
• PowerShell 7.5 and DSC 3.0.0 with Jason Helmick
  What's new in PowerShell 7.5? Richard talks to Jason Helmick about the latest version of PowerShell. Jason talks about 7.5 being a version with plenty of community contributions and what that means for everyone. He also...
• A talk with the Angry Admin about VMWare, PowerShell, AI and more
  In this "Inside IT Automation" episode, Heiko has a conversation with Piotr Tarnawski aka AngrySysOps aka Angry Admin. They talk about VMware automations, PowerShell, AI and more.

Events

• PowerShell Conference Europe 2025
  23-26 June 2025

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

Announcements!

• v7.4.10 Release of PowerShell
  PowerShell 7.4.10 has been released

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• Shorten Azure CLI commands in PowerShell without backticks
  Learn how to shorten Azure CLI commands in PowerShell using arrays and splatting. No backticks needed. Cleaner, safer, and easier automation.
• Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK V2.28 Attempts to Restore Stability
  On May 10, 2025, Microsoft released V2.28 of the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK in the hope that the new version would fix a bunch of annoying problems that have dogged the SDK for several months. The first few days haven’t revealed any new problems and bug reports are being closed, so the signs are positive. But do test before deploying V2.28 into production.
• What are GitHub Copilot instruction files? A simple usage example
  In Visual Studio Code version 1.100, Microsoft introduced GitHub Copilot instruction files, which mirror the Rules feature in AI IDEs like Cursor and Windsurf. Instructions allow you to guide the AI assistant’s behavior by providing specific, context-aware directives tailored to your coding standards and project requirements.
• Get SharePoint List Column Details [Internal Name, Display Name, Data Type] Using PnP PowerShell
  A few weeks before, I developed a Power Apps application for a client that takes data sources as a SharePoint list. There are almost six lists, and each list has more than 20 fields. Due to some permission issues, we had to manually create all the lists and columns on the SharePoint site.
• How to Check if a PowerShell String Contains Special Characters (5 Easy Methods)
  Recently, I was working on a PowerShell script to validate user inputs, and I needed to check if strings contained special characters. This is a common requirement when validating usernames, passwords, or parsing data files. The challenge is that PowerShell treats many special characters differently since they have specific meanings in the language.
• Using Show-ObjectTree to browse PowerShell Objects
  You can use Get-Member to discover all Methods and Properties when working with Variables. But browsing them in your PowerShell Terminal is easier using Show-ObjectTree. In this small blog post, I'm having a busy week and preparing for my WorkplaceNinjasNL session next week, I will show you how that cmdlet works :-)

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

• IntuneMermaid
  This module was created to generate diagrams on Mermaid format for Intune assignments of profiles and applications.

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

• PowerShell: Creating viewer requested script 01
  In this video, I will be demonstrating viewer requested script for modifying taskbar behaviors settings.
• How to Create Amazing Websites with Obsidian and GitHub
  In this episode of PowerShell Wednesday, we're joined by Joshua Dearing (aka Fortress) who delivers a fantastic, beginner-friendly walkthrough on how to build and publish a personal website using GitHub Pages.

Community

• PowerShell, Security, and the Path to Mastery.
  In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we bring you a special double feature! We chat with Bogdan Calapod live from PDQ HQ, a seasoned security expert and co-founder of Coda, who reflects on his path from hackathon projects to helping organizations secure their environments. Then, we sit down with Lucas Allman live from the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit, where he shares his journey from podcast listener to conference presenter. Key topics in this episode include:

Fun

• PowerShell Terminal Setup
  I just got back from Midwest Management Summit (MMS MOA), and I was a little surprised how many people wanted to know how I setup my terminal. I figured that since I had to read a couple of blog posts to get exactly the setup that I was after, this deserved a blog post.

Events

• PowerShell Conference Europe 2025
  23-26 June 2025

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

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• Sudo for Windows (PowerShell)
  Sudo for Windows is a new way for users to execute commands with elevated privileges (as an administrator) directly from a non-relevant console session on Windows.
• How to Permanently Remove Mailbox Items with the Graph API
  Some new Graph APIs were announced on April 1 to close a feature gap with EWS. The new APIs permanently remove mailbox items and other objects, including folders, calendars, and calendar items. Permanent deletion means that items cannot be recovered through clients because they end up in the Purges folder in Recoverable Items. This article explains how the new APIs work, including a practical example.
• How to Check if a Variable is Null or Empty in PowerShell?
  While working on PowerShell scripts, you’ll often need to check if a variable contains data before performing operations on it. There are various methods for checking this. In this article, I’ll show you several methods to check if a PowerShell variable is null or empty.
• Export All Mailboxes in Microsoft 365 Using PowerShell
  Managing Exchange Online mailboxes is one of the most essential responsibilities for Microsoft 365 administrators. Whether you’re conducting audits, offboarding M365 users, or handling routine mailbox maintenance, having quick access to a complete and accurate list of mailboxes is vital.
• Using PowerShell to disable (audio) devices in Windows
  I often encounter this issue. I dock my laptop at a customer's location and start a Teams call with someone. No idea what audio device my microphone in Teams will be or what output device it will use, the built-in speakers of the monitor attached to the docking station? My Sony earplugs? In this small blog post, I will show you how you can search and disable a lot of (audio) devices at once using PowerShell :)
• PowerShell Format Number: Essentials Made Easy
  Discover the art of PowerShell format number and master the nuances of numeric formatting. This concise guide unveils tips for polished scripts.
• How Can You Dramatically Boost Exchange PowerShell Performance with Multi-Threading? - PUPUWEB
  Is Your Bulk Exchange Script Sluggish? Discover the Game-Changing PowerShell Parallelism! Optimizing bulk operations in Microsoft Exchange using
• The PowerShell Pipeline
  When I first started learning PowerShell, one of the most fascinating things to discover was the “pipeline”. I was already amazed with the data that I could gather by running commands, but using the pipeline took that to the next level.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

• New version of EntraFIDOFinder is out now
  Now with over 15 new keys! It was a little slow last month, but this month they made up with adding 6 new Vendors too. For the module, most of the enhancements were on the backend, where I created a function to reorganize any keys that weren’t following the standard configuration.
• Oh My Posh update to non-module version
  After my latest (not so) regular update of installed PowerShell modules, I was surprised by a breaking change in the Oh My Posh module. Fortunately, a link to an online migration guide was displayed directly in the terminal to get me started, but it still took me some time to get it working again.
• dbatools v2.1.31
  The community module that enables SQL Server Pros to automate database development and server administration
• Intune Primary User Mix Up
  Tired of one tech “owning” every Intune device? Use my quick PowerShell cleanup script and put the right users back in charge fast!

Community

• Growing with PowerShell and Community Support - Joshua Dearing
  In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Joshua Dearing, aka Fortress, to explore his personal and professional growth through PowerShell, community engagement, and saying yes to new opportunities. Fresh off his first PowerShell Wednesday presentation, Joshua shares the story of how he overcame imposter syndrome, started his blog, and found confidence by getting involved in the PowerShell community. Key topics in this episode include:

Events

• Rolling Your Own Configuration as Code Toolset
  Lucas will demo his home-grown toolset which includes custom PowerShell modules for maintaining the environment, the Microsoft.PowerShell.SecretManagement module for managing automation credentials, GitHub for versioning and collaboration and good old Window Task Scheduler.
• PowerShell Conference Europe 2025
  23-26 June 2025

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