PowerShell Input & Output
Up to this point in the Learn PowerShell series we have covered examples using very simple PowerShell input and output. Typically we have statically provided inputs by hard coding a variable (ex. $input =...
Taking Control with PowerShell Logic
The Learn PowerShell series has shown that even basic PowerShell can solve complex problems. As your PowerShell capabilities increase though, you’ll likely discover the need to take more control of your PowerShell logic. Like...
Working With PowerShell Variables
So far in the Learn PowerShell series we have been running cmdlets directly. As you begin to write more advanced PowerShell, you’ll need the ability to save output to PowerShell variables. Saving data into...
Getting setup for PowerShell Development
Up to this point in the Learn PowerShell series we have written and run PowerShell commands directly in the PowerShell console. That quickly becomes impractical when you start writing larger sets of commands, or...
PowerShell History and Current State
The State of the Shell Having a pulse on the current and future state of the language is beneficial in your PowerShell journey. It also helps to know a little PowerShell history. PowerShell is...
Working with the PowerShell Pipeline
The PowerShell Pipeline Of all the concepts you’ll learn in this series, the PowerShell pipeline is arguably the most important. Lets start with a simple definition. A pipeline combines commands connected by pipeline operators....
Learn and use PowerShell with just three commands
PowerShell Basics Before we dive into the three commands you’ll need to memorize to start using PowerShell, we’ll cover a few basics. Note: If you’d like to follow along (you should!) you’ll need access...
PS1 – Should you learn PowerShell?
Deciding if you should learn PowerShell This is post one on a journey towards learning PowerShell. A commitment to learn PowerShell will not be a small investment of your time. Before diving straight in...
Does the HTPC still have a place?
Once upon a HTPC It doesn’t seem so long ago that I built and hooked up my first HTPC (Home Theater Personal Computer). At the time, it added an unprecedented level of capability to...
PoshGram – a PowerShell Module for Telegram
PoshGram Overview PoshGram is a PowerShell module that enables you to send messages via the Telegram Bot API. It is written for PowerShell 6.1, which natively supports the form parameter for Invoke-WebRequest and Invoke-RestMethod....
