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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 04/06/2026

It's the last day of #PSConfEU and this week has been incredibly special. I have so many stories and memories that I want to share, but those will come (including an explanation of that meme) soon enough #PowerShell

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 02/06/2026

My PowerShell Security and “Pwsh with Buttons” talks are both completed and they went well #PSConfEU is always something special. If you are here, please come say hi! I've loved getting to meet so many new friends. If you aren't here, who do you want me to interview for the #PowerShell Podcast??

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 22/05/2026

PoShaKucha is something pretty cool at #psconfeu. 20 slides, 20 seconds each, auto-advancing whether ready or not. My topic: 20 Lessons from the #PowerShell Podcast. Come by to see what🖕😁🖕taught me (and more, of course)

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 24/04/2026

Snover told us he once put a bug back into #PowerShell after already fixing it. The Exchange team had validated against the broken version. Billion 💰 commitments on the line. No time to revalidate. He unfixed it. That's what shipping at scale looks like from the inside.

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 13/04/2026

Day 1 of #PSHSummit is underway - so far I've: - Morning coffee stroll & breakfast - Kellyn Gorman setting the tone with the keynote - Control physical hardware with #PowerShell from Mark Go - Sustainable open source with Gilbert More to come! Say hi at the PDQ booth

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 11/04/2026

After a 4:30am wake-up and a 3-hour layover, I’m one flight away from being at my home away from home: #PSHSummit Boarding now. Can’t wait for the week to start. 🛫

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 10/03/2026

Really enjoying my time at GLET CyberCon in Atlanta. It’s been awesome to see Georgia’s K–12 folks approach security with such a strong sense of community, collaboration, and shared purpose. This year, the conference is in the Atlanta Braves' stadium 🏟️

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 05/03/2026

15 years ago I remember hearing about Google Fiber and thinking, “I’ll have that in just a few years.” I was very wrong 😅 I got new internet and I feel like I’ve caught up with the times. I’m basically Pinocchio. I’m a real (fiber) boy now. Yay.

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 03/03/2026

PowerShell Summit 👀 I'm back! Doing a live #PowerShell Podcast session on what it really takes to publish every week: wins, awkward moments, near-misses, plus a live recording. April 13–16 | Bellevue, WA Tickets: PowerShell.org #PSHSummit Is this your first Summit?

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 27/02/2026

Really enjoyed connecting with K–12 IT folks at #MECA26 and talking through practical ways automation can make work easier. There’s a lot of opportunity to save time, reduce friction, and make the day-to-day smoother by using automation and tools like #PowerShell

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 26/02/2026

I’ll be speaking today at 2:45 PM in Room 203 at MECA. The 2026 State of EDU IT: Trends for Education Sysadmins Come by if you’re here and say hi to us at the PDQ booth #meca26 #Meca2026 #Mecaverse

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 16/02/2026

If you've ever been stuck in the "I don't want to look dumb" purgatory..... Tara is here to remind you that failing, learning, and dusting yourself off are critical to learning new things, like PowerShell! New #PowerShell Podcast with Tara is out now (and it's good) Links👇 1/2

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 02/02/2026

PowerShell changed my life because it taught me how to deliver outcomes. Less errors. More output. Less uncertainty. More reliability. That’s the real career unlock. New #PowerShell Podcast episode with Don Jones is live.

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 24/01/2026

Working hard and working smart are great. Teaching others? That’s the cheat code. Loved this perspective from newly minted MVP Sass, David | MVP on the #PowerShell Podcast this week. Build others up → reduce your load → grow the whole team. Win-win-win

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 21/01/2026

Can your AD CS be pwned in 6 seconds or less? Jake Hildreth built the open-source Locksmith module to help you find AD CS misconfigurations before an attacker does. It even suggests how to fix the misconfigurations it finds. Install-Module Locksmith

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 20/01/2026

One of my favorite things about PowerShell Wednesday is the mix of fun and learning. This was Tara’s first time joining me live, she crushed it, and she took a gentle prank like an absolute champ! Join us live Wednesdays at 2 ET on the PDQ YouTube for more #PowerShell goodness!

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 13/01/2026

One thing I really appreciate learning #PowerShell is how it demystified so much for me. Actually being able to poke and query things gave me the closure my brain needed to really understand the tech I was using What accelerated that learning? Asking questions 1/2

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 16/12/2025

Communication is often the real bottleneck in tech. The tools matter, but work moves faster and feels better when people trust each other and know how to collaborate. If this is your career and you plan to be doing it for a while, it’s worth investing in being kind to the people you work with. 1/2

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 15/12/2025

Coffee shop work session time Am I actually working? Maybe. Am I nerding hard enough to feel productive? Absolutely.

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 05/12/2025

Most people wait too long to give feedback. @jsnover.com shared a better system: ❤️ Start with the heart ❓ Ask permission ⚡ “When… then…” ➡️ Share the outcome Simple. Fast. Effective. 1/2

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 04/12/2025

Al joins me to unpack how set theory and patterns underpin encryption, why simplicity can strengthen security, and set-theoretic estimation and “property sets” to narrow possibilities! Monday: Cryptography, Cracking Codes, and Breaking CBC with Dr. Al Carlson eyes👀

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 02/12/2025

If you’re waiting until you’re an “expert” to share, plz stop. Spencer Alessi shares some wisdom, then we dig into his PowerShell projects and practical security tools you can use to get ahandle on your environment. 🎧 powershellpodcast.po... #security #sysadmin #powershell

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 02/12/2025

I expected to get roasted by chat… Not by GitHub Copilot. 😭🔥 I was live pair-programming a platformer with @definitelynotgary.bsky.social during #PowerShell Wednesday and Copilot REALLY said: “This is a stupid little demo…” Honestly? That's fair, but you gotta let me down gently AI.

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 01/12/2025

Honest feedback builds trust. Without it, teams stagnate. A clip from my pod with @donjones.bsky.social and @jsnover.com reminded me how important real feedback is. What helps you feel safe enough to give or receive honest feedback?

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 18/11/2025

@sintaxasn.bsky.social gave me the full PSADT rundown. If you’re not sure what it is, why it matters, or how to push it to the limit in your deployments, this episode has you covered. Grab it here or wherever you listen to podcasts: www.youtube.com/watc...

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 17/11/2025

#Spiceworld left me genuinely recharged. It’s been a few days and I already miss seeing the community and friends from last week, but the energy is still carrying me. Thanks to everyone who shared how PowerShell Wednesday or the podcast has helped you. Your support keeps me going

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 14/11/2025

Why is "Handles" in #PowerShell plural? @jsnover.com once typed HandleCount wrong in a live demo... and the typo was very NSFW. 😬 The fix? Rename it to Handles. 😂 1/2

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 11/11/2025

@FrankLesniak.com shares a good tip for conferences “Networking is just as valuable as the technical training.” Perfect timing while I’m at #SpiceWorld connecting with this amazing community. The hallway track is where it's at! 🎥 www.youtube.com/watc...

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 10/11/2025

🤯 200 episodes of the PowerShell Podcast 200 conversations about #PowerShell, #Security, #DevOps, #DBA, and so much more. This community made it possible. thank you for every listen, share, and message along the way. Here’s to 200 more. 🥂 1/2

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 08/11/2025

Bet on yourself. Own your growth. Invest in your future @franklesniak.com is coming with a message that hits hard. And it's a reminder we all need to hear sometimes 1/2

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 07/11/2025

“PowerShell was, is, and always will be about the user community… whatever tool makes you successful, that’s the tool you should use.” - @jsnover.com , inventor of PowerShell This mindset is what makes the PowerShell community so special. It’s never been about one tool or one way. 1/2

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 06/11/2025

BurntToast turns #PowerShell into lovely toast notifications Here’s @toastit.dev creating a toast notification with a button that launches Notepad. Use your imagination and think of the possibilities! Try it yourself: Install-Module BurntToast New-BurntToastNotification 1/2

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 05/11/2025

The 2026 PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit OnRamp Scholarship applications are open until November 17, 2025! If you’re new to #PowerShell, #automation, or #DevOps, this program is made for you. 👉 www.powershellsummit... #PSHSummit 1/3

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 04/11/2025

It’s wild to think the BurntToast #PowerShell module has been making Windows notifications for 10 years. In our latest PowerShell Podcast episode, I got to chat with its creator @toastit.dev about finally hitting version 1.0 after a decade of community love and iteration. 1/2

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 30/10/2025

The first time I heard about the "XY Problem", it blew my mind. I'd seen it play out for years. When someone asks for help with a weird workaround, and only later do you realize they were trying to solve something completely different that has a much easier solution. @allwayshype.com 1/3

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 27/10/2025

Remember when people thought #PowerShell would take away jobs? @allwayshype.com draws a great parallel between that moment and the current wave of AI anxiety. Her reminder: “You’re not getting paid to write code. You’re getting paid to think. You’re getting paid to solve business problems.” 1/2

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 14/10/2025

Marcus and I are having a blast at #MMSMusicCity Come hang with us at the PDQ booth. We’re chatting with awesome folks and giving away keyboards every day #MMS

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 12/10/2025

Airport mornings hit different when you know you’re headed somewhere special Off to #MMSMusicCity with PDQ this week! Excited to share, learn, and maybe even record a few stories along the way. Come say hi and get some sweeeet PDQ swag! #MMSMOA

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 09/10/2025

Before PowerShell, @steviecoaster.dev was a point-and-click admin. After #PowerShell, he's automation-first and helps others find that same spark. This week's pod dives deep into mentorship, growth, and how learning PowerShell WILL transform your career. 👀www.youtube.com/watc...

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 04/10/2025

I found a mouse in my kitchen this morning. Does anyone have tips for safe removal? 🙏🐭

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 30/09/2025

"Don’t compare your journey to someone else’s." On the latest #PowerShell Podcast, Senior Security Software Engineer Thomas Rayner shares lessons on growth, confidence, and security in tech. 🎧 Watch the clip + checkout the full episode on YT or wherever you listen to pods www.youtube.com/watc...

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 18/09/2025

@stevenjudd.bsky.social is back on the #PowerShell Podcast 🎙️ We talked about beginnings, pushing through the “valley of despair,” and why community is the key to growth. Clip below 👇 Full episode here: youtu.be/yu6RVPwp8KY

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 14/08/2025

Starting the last day of #TechMentor at Microsoft HQ with a great AIShell session from Jason Helmick & @sdwheeler.bsky.social It's been an awesome week of learning, connecting, and community. Keep an ear out for upcoming @PowerShellPod interviews from the event!

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 11/08/2025

Day 1 at #TechMentor is here and I’m kicking things off by diving into "Become Immediately Effective with PowerShell" with Steven Judd, Jason Helmick, and Sean Wheeler. If you’re at TechMentor this week, I’d love to talk device management, PDQ, automation, and (of course) all things PowerShell.

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 29/06/2025

Is this an AI-generated image in an ad? First one I’ve seen in the wild. The hair around the ear is what made me sus

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 25/06/2025

Today is #PowerShell Wednesday and some of you may know that I'm at #PSConfEU this week, but that won't stop us from meeting up today at 2PM EST (8PM in Sweden). I'll be hosting a meetup with some speakers and attendees from the conference. See you there! www.youtube.com/watc...

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 22/06/2025

#psconfeu officially starts tomorrow, but I arrived in Sweden yesterday and have been having a great time taking in the city and enjoying some great company.

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 23/05/2025

My soldering iron literally died on stream during my first ever attempt at soldering 😅 But thanks to a kind gift from @joshooaj.com, including a shiny new soldering iron, I’m giving it another go tonight at 8PM EST with Mark Go! 📺 www.youtube.com/live...

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 13/05/2025

I made a very serious video to let you know.... I'm going to #PSConfEU! You can expect: - Interviews - Lots of #PowerShell - Probably too much coffee - New Friends If you're going, let’s connect. If you're not, tell me what you'd want to see or learn from the conference

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Andrew Pla @andrewpla.tech · 07/05/2025

I'm at PDQ HQ this week, but the #PowerShell Wednesdays don't stop! This week, we are having some lightning demos! Learn lots in little time Join us on the PDQ discord at 2PM EST in the Events channel (under voice) discord.gg/pdq

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