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Grizzled IT Pro, PowerShell putterer, tech author, teacher, and long-time Microsoft MVP. Prof. PowerShell, Emeritus. Visit https:\\\jdhitsolutions.github.io to […] 🌉 bridged from ⁂ techhub.social/@JeffHicks, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 1h
I published an update to the PSTimers module. Fixes a bug and adds commands to display a countdown or timer in the console window. github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSTimers
Adding a console-based countdown timer using the PSTimers PowerShell module https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSTimers
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PSConfEU @psconf.eu · 11h
🍽️ #PowerShell Conference Europe MiniCon 💬 Pester 6 is finally here! 🎤 @jakubjares.com ⌚ 13th October - 7am CEST 🔗 synedgy.com/psconfeu-minicon/ #️⃣ #PSConfEU #Conference #automation #IT
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/10/2026
A musical diversion to wrap up the month. musescore.com/user/26698536/scores/…
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/09/2026
Are you free this Thursday evening (Eastern time)? Join me and the PSOh.io #PowerShell virtual user group as I demonstrate ways to add value to your PowerShell functions. psoh.io/events/2026-10-cha-aching-a…
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Cha-ching! Adding Value to PowerShell Functions w/ Jeffery Hicks
Level up your PowerShell functions with Jeffery Hicks as we go over different output streams to leverage within them.
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PSConfEU @psconf.eu · 28/09/2026
🤖 Are #AI agents making you more productive—or just faster at making mistakes? Raimund Andree & @thorsten.butz.io explore agentic IDEs, Copilot, Claude, token costs, memory banks, and practical AI workflows through hands-on labs. ▶️ youtu.be/xgZlad0Xpxg?si=xBF... #PowerShell #PSConfEU
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/09/2026
Need a break? Here's a little something to distract you for a few minutes. musescore.com/user/26698536/scores/…
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/09/2026
A brief musical distraction musescore.com/user/26698536/scores/…
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026
Time for another mid-week musical distraction. musescore.com/user/26698536/scores/…
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/09/2026
I've put my blog into Archive mode. At some point later this year I intend to take if completely offline. If there is any content you would like to save, do it soon. jdhitsolutions.com/blog #PowerShell #Scripting #WordPress #Automation
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/09/2026
Today is the last day of my MVP sale on Behind the PowerShell Pipeline. 20% off with link leanpub.com/behind-the-pspipeline/c…. Offer expires 7 September 11:59PM Eastern. #PowerShell
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Behind the PowerShell Pipeline
Discover parts of PowerShell that lie under the surface that can make you a better PowerShell user and scripter. From one of the original PowerShell experts.
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/09/2026
Don't miss out on recognizing my 20 years as a Microsoft MVP. You can get my latest book Behind the PowerShell Pipeline for 20% off this weekend. Use this link leanpub.com/behind-the-pspipeline/c… to checkout. Offer expires 7 September 11:59PM Eastern. #PowerShell
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Behind the PowerShell Pipeline
Discover parts of PowerShell that lie under the surface that can make you a better PowerShell user and scripter. From one of the original PowerShell experts.
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/09/2026
Here's a taste of what you could have learned last month from my #PowerShell newsletter, which is really more of a bi-weekly tutorial delivered to your inbox. Premium subscribers have access to all content and the archive going back to 2022. #PowerShell jdhitsolutions.com/yourls/newsletter
August topics for Behind the PowerShell Pipeline https://jdhitsolutions.com/yourls/newsletter
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/09/2026
In case you missed the link for my 20% offer celebrating my 20 years as a Microsoft MVP: leanpub.com/behind-the-pspipeline/c… Through Monday midnight Eastern time #PowerShell
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Behind the PowerShell Pipeline
Discover parts of PowerShell that lie under the surface that can make you a better PowerShell user and scripter. From one of the original PowerShell experts.
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/09/2026
In celebration of being a Microsoft MVP for 20 years, I'm offering 20% off Behind the PowerShell Pipeline through this weekend. Use this link leanpub.com/behind-the-pspipeline/m… to checkout. Offer expires 7 September 11:59PM Eastern. #PowerShell
https://leanpub.com/behind-the-pspipeline/mvp20 Save 20% on Behind the PowerShell Pipeline
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/08/2026
You need a break. This is one of my favorite pieces. musescore.com/user/26698536/scores/…
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PSConfEU @psconf.eu · 17/08/2026
💎 How many #PowerShell features are you not using? @jdhitsolutions.com shares practical tips on PSReadLine, #Windows #Terminal, Join-String, hyperlinks, timing commands, module internals, and more. 👉 youtu.be/tA3Xw4as3LE?si=cpv... #Pwsh #PSConfEU #WindowsTerminal
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/08/2026
It is easy for AI to create code, but the best it can do is provide the mechanics. Writing *good* #PowerShell requires a human touch and human experience. That's why I wrote Behind the PowerShell Pipeline(https://jdhitsolutions.com/yourls/psbehind), based on my 20+ years of PowerShell experience […]
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/08/2026
A mid-week musical break for you. musescore.com/user/26698536/scores/…
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/08/2026
It is easy for AI to create code, but the best it can do is provide the mechanics. Writing *good* #PowerShell requires a human touch and human experience. That's why I wrote Behind the PowerShell Pipeline(https://jdhitsolutions.com/yourls/psbehind), based on my 20+ years of PowerShell experience […]
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/08/2026
Need a quick break? This is one of my more popular compositions. musescore.com/user/26698536/scores/…
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/08/2026
Become a #PowerShell scripting master and save with my [Book bundle from Leanpub (leanpub.com/b/masterpowershellscrip…). There is always something new to learn and it is never to late to start.
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Become a PowerShell scripting master.
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/08/2026
Your mid-week musical distraction musescore.com/user/26698536/scores/…
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/08/2026
You might find useful #PowerShell snippets, code, or inspiration in my GitHub gists.https://gist.github.com/jdhitsolutions
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jdhitsolutions’s gists
GitHub Gist: star and fork jdhitsolutions's gists by creating an account on GitHub.
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 30/07/2026
I pushed another release of the PSScriptTools module to the #PowerShell Gallery now with commands to show enums, create formatted boxes, view process trees, create horizontal rule lines, and more. Run Open-PSScriptToolsHelp to launch a PDF. github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptT…
Creating a horizontal rule in PowerShell https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptToolsShow a process tree https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptToolsA formatted border box https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptToolsShow a .NET enum in PowerShell https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/07/2026
My mid-week musical distraction goes electronic. musescore.com/user/26698536/scores/…
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/07/2026
Curious about creating a TUI-base #PowerShell tool? Take a look at the PSTuiTools (github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSTuiTools) module for practical examples. Or use the tools for your own entertainment.
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GitHub - jdhitsolutions/PSTuiTools: A collection of PowerShell 7.x TUI-based tools written using Terminal.Gui v1.19. The commands are intended as reference samples for your TUI related samples. These commands should be run from the PowerShell console host.
A collection of PowerShell 7.x TUI-based tools written using Terminal.Gui v1.19. The commands are intended as reference samples for your TUI related samples. These commands should be run from the ...
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/07/2026
This week's musical diversion is long, but you can let it play in the background. Includes dragons. musescore.com/user/26698536/scores/…
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/07/2026
Become a #PowerShell scripting master and save with my eBook bundle from Leanpub(https://leanpub.com/b/masterpowershellscripting). There is always something new to learn.
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Master PowerShell Scripting
Become a PowerShell scripting master.
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/07/2026
Here is an easy way to see what's new in the #PowerShell Gallery. Use the reports in my PSGalleryReport (github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSGallery…) GitHub repo to keep up with the latest releases. Have you published anything lately?
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GitHub - jdhitsolutions/PSGalleryReport: A set of reports in PDF and Markdown format about recently published and popular modules in the PowerShell Gallery. The reports are generated by a GitHub Action. This is NOT a PowerShell module.
A set of reports in PDF and Markdown format about recently published and popular modules in the PowerShell Gallery. The reports are generated by a GitHub Action. This is NOT a PowerShell module. - ...
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/07/2026
I am always grateful for the recognition, which is a reflection of support from the #PowerShell community. I have been renewed as a Microsoft MVP for my 20th year.
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/07/2026
Your mid-week musical distraction. You can listen for free without logging in. musescore.com/user/26698536/scores/…
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/07/2026
I have published an update to the PSScriptTools module to the #PowerShell Gallery. Over 100 commands to make PowerShell easier to run and script. Run Open-PSScriptToolsHelp to launch a help PDF.
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/07/2026
Does your team need to improve #PowerShell skills for system administrators and IT Pros? Bring me in for 3-5 days of intense, hands-on classes. Course content is client-driven and highly customized. Email learning@jdhitsolutions.com to start the conversation.
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/07/2026
It is easy for AI to create code, but the best it can do is provide the mechanics. Writing *good* #PowerShell requires a human touch and human experience. That's why I wrote Behind the PowerShell Pipeline (jdhitsolutions.com/yourls/psbehind), based on my 20 years of PowerShell experience […]
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PSConfEU @psconf.eu · 09/07/2026
How do you manage #PowerShell modules when external services are off limits? At #PSConfEU, @it-pro-berlin.de shows how to build an internal workflow with: ✅ Self-hosted source control ✅ CI/CD & signing ✅ Private module distribution 👉 youtu.be/Y7bg2pYfTzs?si=hbb... #automation #IT
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/07/2026
I have published a major update to the PSQuizMaster #PowerShell module. I added a DSL to make it easier to create quizzes (github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSQuizMas…) and also added theming with pwshSpectreConsole. The module now requires PowerShell 7.
PSQuizMaster quiz with theme and style from pwshSpectreConsole https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSQuizMaster
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/07/2026
My mid-week musical diversion is my latest composition, this time diving into the choral world. musescore.com/user/26698536/scores/… If any of my chorus-oriented friends would like a copy of the score, please reach out.
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/07/2026
Here is what my premium #PowerShell subscribers read about last month, delivered straight to your inbox. Premium members have full access to the online archive. jdhitsolutions.com/yourls/newsletter
June 2026 issues of Behind the PowerShell Pipeline https://jdhitsolutions.com/yourls/newsletter
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PSConfEU @psconf.eu · 30/06/2026
Are your #PowerShell scripts reacting to system events? At #PSConfEU, @jdhitsolutions.com shows how to use eventing: ✅ Monitor processes & services ✅ React in real time ✅ Build smarter #automation Stop polling — start reacting. 👉 youtu.be/iAQOzb0Lpu8?si=Oiz... #IT #DevOps #Conference
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PSConfEU @psconf.eu · 20/06/2026
Are your #PowerShell functions helping users — or confusing them? At #PSConfEU, @powers-hell.com shows how to improve: ✅ Input validation ✅ Argument completers ✅ Usability & #automation Better inputs = better tools. 👉 youtu.be/hYWCus5qPLc?si=plc... #IT #DevOps #Conference
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PSConfEU @psconf.eu · 23/06/2026
Are your configs really reproducible in #PowerShell? At #PSConfEU, Tess Gauthier shows how DSC v3 improves: ✅ Declarative configuration ✅ Repeatability & control ✅ Complex file management Smarter #automation starts with desired state. 👉 youtu.be/MqdhnZ0VjNM?si=a2E... #IT #DevOps #Conference
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/06/2026
Deprecation Notice This blog is now deprecated and will be taken off-line later in 2026. jdhitsolutions.com/blog/powershell/…
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Thorsten Butz @thorstenbutz.twit.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/06/2026
#PSConfEU 2026 shows up - 1 by 1 - on YT. We also feed a playlist for 2026. If you prefer Fediverse over BlueSky, you might wanna check out the bridged accounts to be updated. youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDCEho7f…
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/06/2026
Here's what my premium #PowerShell subscribers learned about last month. buttondown.com/behind-the-powershel…
May 2026 issues of Behind the PowerShell Pipeline https://buttondown.com/behind-the-powershell-pipeline/archive/
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/06/2026
Another mid-week musical diversion musescore.com/user/26698536/scores/…
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/06/2026
If you are involved in planning a #PowerShell-related event this year, and would like me to present or partcipate, let's talk.
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/06/2026
Here's a fun #PowerShell module to help you keep up with The PowerShell Podcast github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSPodcast
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GitHub - jdhitsolutions/PSPodcast: A few commands to get and display information about episodes of The PowerShell Podcast. This module is not officially affiliated with the podcast or PDQ.com. The module requires PowerShell 7 and the pwshSpectreConsole module.
A few commands to get and display information about episodes of The PowerShell Podcast. This module is not officially affiliated with the podcast or PDQ.com. The module requires PowerShell 7 and th...
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/05/2026
A musical distraction for you. musescore.com/user/26698536/scores/…
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/05/2026
I wrote the PSIntro module to ease in #PowerShell beginners. A welcome splash screen of links and tutorials. Includes localizations for French and German. github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSIntro
PSIntro splash screen https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSIntroPSIntro tutorial menu https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSIntro
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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/05/2026
A musical remembrance for a somber day. musescore.com/user/26698536/scores/… #Uvalde
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