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Father, author, blogger, enthusiast of all things PowerShell and automation. http://linktr.ee/mdowst

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Latest posts by Matthew Dowst @mdowst.dowst.dev

DOWST.DEV | March 6, 2026

Just dropped the latest edition of PowerShell Weekly for March 6, 2026! Dive into the freshest scripts and tips to supercharge your workflow. Don’t miss out!
#PowerShell #Automation #TechNews
psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8678

06.03.2026 12:34 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
PoshBytes: Why Is My Sort Order So Weird?
PoshBytes: Why Is My Sort Order So Weird? YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps

Your Sort-Object is not broken. Your data type is.

New PoshBytes covers:
β€’ Numeric strings vs real numbers
β€’ Use expressions inside Sort-Object
β€’ Keep your original data intact

youtube.com/shorts/1ZXM3...

# PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps

04.03.2026 13:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Special thanks to @trackd.x64.se this week for his recommendations and amazing modules.

And a reminder that everyone is welcome to suggest items for PSWeekly. I certainly can't keep track of everything on my own.

27.02.2026 12:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
DOWST.DEV | February 27, 2026

Hot off the press! The newest issue of PowerShell Weekly for February 27, 2026 is now available. Stay updated with the latest in PowerShell and automation. Read it today!
#PowerShell #Automation #TechNews
psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8654

27.02.2026 12:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
PoshBytes: Is it Contained or In an Array?
PoshBytes: Is it Contained or In an Array? YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps

Is your item contained or in an array? If your PowerShell membership check keeps failing, you might have it backwards. New PoshBytes explains it clearly in under 90 seconds.

youtube.com/shorts/CpU3G...

#PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps

25.02.2026 13:36 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
DOWST.DEV | February 20, 2026

Your weekly dose of PowerShell magic has arrived! Discover Announcements, Blogs, Modules, and more in PowerShell Weekly for February 20, 2026. Time to level up!
#PowerShell #Automation #TechNews
psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8636

20.02.2026 13:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Release Release v1.0.0 Β· mdowst/PSNotes PSNotes 1.0.0 marks the first major, production-ready release of PSNotes. This version introduces a fully catalog-driven architecture, remote catalog support, improved data durability, favorites ma...

PSNotes v1.0.0 is live!

PSNotes is built to help you create their own reusable snippet library, that is structured, searchable, and executable.

This release include support for instant execution, remote catalogs, and frankly too many other things to list here.

github.com/mdowst/PSNot...

19.02.2026 21:19 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
PoshBytes: How Big Is My File, Really?
PoshBytes: How Big Is My File, Really? YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps

How big is your file really? Explorer rounds. PowerShell tells the truth in bytes. Learn how numeric multipliers like MB and GB make size calculations clean and easy to read in the latest PoshBytes.

youtube.com/shorts/wLn7u...

#PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps

18.02.2026 13:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
DOWST.DEV | February 13, 2026

Just dropped the latest edition of PowerShell Weekly for February 13, 2026! Explore announcements, blogs, books, community updates, and more. Don’t miss out!
#PowerShell #Automation #TechNews
psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8617

13.02.2026 13:58 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a cartoon character with a metallica shirt on is sitting in front of a computer ALT: a cartoon character with a metallica shirt on is sitting in front of a computer
12.02.2026 01:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

That's what one of the teachers suggested, after my wife volunteered me to go help them 😊

11.02.2026 21:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And props to the school for taking it in stride. They know he is autistic, so instead of punishing him, they said they will adapt so he can’t do that again. This is exactly why I moved to Connecticut.

11.02.2026 20:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Proud parent moment (kind of): my son figured out how to connected his school Chromebook to every single printer in the building and started blasting print jobs around the entire school. Their IT department is completely stumped, they have no idea how he did it.

11.02.2026 20:56 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
PoshBytes: The Fastest Way to Scan Output in PowerShell (Format-Wide)
PoshBytes: The Fastest Way to Scan Output in PowerShell (Format-Wide) YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps

Ever just need to scan names fast in PowerShell? Format-Wide is the underrated hero. See it in action in the latest PoshBytes short.

Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/XU5AR...

#PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps

11.02.2026 16:54 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
DOWST.DEV | February 6, 2026

Get your PowerShell fix! PowerShell Weekly for February 6, 2026 is now live. Packed with must-know scripts and tips for IT pros. Dive in!
#PowerShell #Automation #TechNews
psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8594

06.02.2026 13:50 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hello World - PowerShell Pocket Blog

I may have taken "Hello World" examples a bit too far...

First post of the PowerShell pckt.blog !

"Hello World" in PowerShell and 11 other languages.

pckt.blog/b/posh/hello...

Thanks @pckt.blog for the PowerShell support !

#PowerShell #C #Rust #golang #markdown #html #javascript #python #json

01.02.2026 07:15 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
PoshBytes:  Set-Date Is More Than Time Travel (Deep Cuts)
PoshBytes: Set-Date Is More Than Time Travel (Deep Cuts) YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps

New PoshBytes short on the often overlooked but extremely useful Set-Date with practical use cases for your time-based testing in PowerShell.

Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/Zsd3a...

#PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps

04.02.2026 14:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
DOWST.DEV | January 30, 2026

Your favorite newsletter is here! PowerShell Weekly for January 30, 2026 is packed with the latest automation gems. Ready to boost your skills?
#PowerShell #Automation #TechNews
psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8579

30.01.2026 16:24 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
PoshBytes: Measure-Command For Optimizing Your Code
PoshBytes: Measure-Command For Optimizing Your Code YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps

If your script feels slow, do not argue with vibes. Watch the latest PoshBytes, were we use Measure-Command to stop guessing, start timing, and settle performance debates with receipts. In under 3 minutes!

youtube.com/shorts/dnwdX...

#PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps

28.01.2026 13:06 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

They have several plugins for OTP and 2FA. There is also an open source Android version, but I've never used it, so I can't say how well it works. Not sure on iOS

28.01.2026 00:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm using KeePass. I don't trust any SaaS platform. I have it saved to OneDrive with an account that I don't use for email. I set the database to require a key file and master password. I only keep the key file saved locally.

28.01.2026 00:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
DOWST.DEV | January 23, 2026

The wait is over! PowerShell Weekly for January 23, 2026 has just been published. Dive into the latest insights and scripts to make your life easier.
#PowerShell #Automation #TechNews
psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8557

23.01.2026 12:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
PoshBytes: Stop Guessing and Start Measuring with Stopwatch
PoshBytes: Stop Guessing and Start Measuring with Stopwatch YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps

New PoshBytes is out now! Learn how to stopping guessing and start accurately measuring with Stopwatch!

Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/Nr4PZ...

#PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps

21.01.2026 13:13 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Congrats! And thank you for the career. I won't be where I am today if it wasn't for PowerShell. Enjoy!

21.01.2026 13:12 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
DOWST.DEV | January 16, 2026

Attention, PowerShell enthusiasts! PowerShell Weekly for January 16, 2026 is live. Explore announcements, articles, learning resources, and script sections to stay ahead in the game.
#PowerShell #Automation #TechNews
psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8540

16.01.2026 14:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
PoshBytes: CmdletBinding The Secret Sauce for Advanced Functions
PoshBytes: CmdletBinding The Secret Sauce for Advanced Functions YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps

New PoshBytes short: CmdletBinding The Secret Sauce for Advanced Functions
The tiny PowerShell attribute that makes your function act like a real cmdlet.

Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/Eyq7d...

#PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps

14.01.2026 13:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
DOWST.DEV | January 9, 2026

The new edition of PowerShell Weekly for January 9, 2026 is live! Get your hands on the latest insights and advancements in PowerShell. Perfect weekend reading for every IT pro!
#PowerShell #Automation #TechNews
psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8518

09.01.2026 13:42 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
PoshBytes: PowerShell Splatting - The Art of Throwing Parameters With Style
PoshBytes: PowerShell Splatting - The Art of Throwing Parameters With Style YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps

New PoshBytes short: Splatting in PowerShell. Cleaner commands, reusable parameter bundles, and fewer backticks haunting your scripts. Also featuring PSNotes ConvertTo-Splatting.

youtube.com/shorts/xuSOd...

#PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps

07.01.2026 14:48 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New PoshBytes Versus: Write-Host vs ANSI vs $PSStyle in a full holiday color rumble. ASCII Christmas tree, menorah, and RGB everywhere. Watch and upgrade your PowerShell color game.

youtube.com/shorts/bkGeT...

#PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps

23.12.2025 13:08 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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My little bro making sure my sisters back in Texas knows how the Secret Santa selection was done

21.12.2025 16:48 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0