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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 6h

Want to keep up-to-date with The #PowerShell Podcast? Install the PSPodcast module from the PowerShell Gallery. Requires v7 and leverages the pwshSpectreConsole module. github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSPodcast

About the PowerShell podcast from the PSPodcast module https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSPodcast

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

Here's what my subscribers learned about last month. buttondown.com/behind-the-powershel… Premium readers have full access to the article and catalog of content. #PowerShell

September 2026 content for 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 · 05/10/2026

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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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

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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

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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/PSScriptTools

Show a process tree https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools

A formatted border box https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools

Show a .NET enum in PowerShell https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSScriptTools

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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 · 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

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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/PSIntro

PSIntro tutorial menu https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSIntro

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/05/2026

Ever wondered how hard it would be to write a #PowerShell based TUI? Use the PSTuiTools module for guidance and inspiration. github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSTuiTools

A PowerShell MP3 player TUI https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSTuiTools

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/05/2026

Big update to my PSClock module. Added commands to display a clock in a corner of the console or a clock in the session title bar. Install or update from the #PowerShell Gallery. github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSClock

Console clock from https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSClock

Session title clock from https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSClock

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/04/2026

With conference season picking up, maybe you'd like to add a #PowerShell timer to your talk. github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSTimers

PowerShell countdown timer https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSTimers

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/04/2026

Here is what my #PowerShell subscribers learned last month. Premium members get all content and have full access to the archive going back to 2022. Cancel at any time. jdhitsolutions.com/yourls/newsletter

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/04/2026

Published a new release of the PSTuiTools #PowerShell module. Now with a graph demo and updates to existing TUIs. github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSTuiTools

A Tui Tree demo https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSTuiTools

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/03/2026

I've published an update to the PSTuiTools module to the #PowerShell Gallery. Now with a tree demo and enhancements to the MP3 player. github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSTuiTools

TUI Tree demo https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSTuiTools

Sample TUI MP3 Player in PowerShell https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSTuiTools

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/02/2026

I love using a TUI in #PowerShell. I've published a module to the PSGallery with a variety of sample TUIs that you can use as models for your own projects. Or have fun with them on their own. TUI's include a system status report and an MP3 player. Check the […] [Original post on techhub.social]

get a PowerShell credential in a TUI https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSTuiTools

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/02/2026

I love that the pwshSpectreConsole module works cross-platform. it wouldn't take much to turn this code into a simple #PowerShell function.

Using the pwshSpectreConsole PowerShell module in Ubuntu to display an image

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/02/2026

I've published a new version of the PSIntro #PowerShell module. Fixed a few bugs, added an option to only display the help links, and a new tutorial on PSProviders and PSDrives. Install or update from the PowerShell Gallery. github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSIntro

A tutorial on PowerShell providers and PSDrives from the PSIntro module https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSIntro

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/02/2026

Here's another example of using the pwshSpectreConsole module in #PowerShell to create engaging information. gist.github.com/jdhitsolutions/45e0…

Show-SpectreSystemStatus
https://gist.github.com/jdhitsolutions/45e090ff61878a57eb466844a864bd12

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/01/2026

I have published a MAJOR update to the PSIntro #PowerShell module. New commands to manage profiles, a profile tutorial, and now runs in Windows #PowerShell 5.1!! Install from the PowerShell Gallery. github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSIntro

PSIntro tutorials https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSIntro

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/12/2025

I have published a new module to the #PowerShell Gallery specifically for absolute beginners. You get a splash screen of useful information, a set of tutorials, and a few commands to manage your environment. Install the PSIntro module. Localized for French and […] [Original post on techhub.social]

Get-PSIntro https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSIntro/blob/main/docs/Get-PSIntro.md

A PowerShell tutorial https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSIntro

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/11/2025

Here are what subscribers to my #PowerShell content service learned last month. Premium members have full access to all content going back the the beginning of 2022. jdhitsolutions.com/yourls/newsletter

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2025

Last month my premium members learned about scripting with event subscriptions, creating a rich, interactive console experience and much more. jdhitsolutions.com/yourls/newsletter #PowerShell

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/09/2025

Here is what my subscribers learned last month. Become a premium subscriber to get access to all the content going back to 2022. You can cancel at any time. buttondown.com/behind-the-powershel… #PowerShell

Behind the PowerShell Pipeline August 2025 https://buttondown.com/behind-the-powershell-pipeline/archive/

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/08/2025

There is a new version of the PSPodcast module in the #PowerShell Gallery. New aliases and a command to show episode key points. github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSPodcast

about the PSPodcast PowerShell module https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSPodcast

PowerShell podcast key takeaways. https://jdhitsolutions.com/yourls/ccb338

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/08/2025

I've published an update to the PSCalendar module to the #PowerShell Gallery. Weekends are now highlighted by default and you can specify different styles for different highlighted days. github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSCalendar

A sample PowerShell calendar from https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSCalendar

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/08/2025

Here is what readers of my premium #PowerShell newsletter read about last month. jdhitsolutions.com/yourls/newsletter Premium subscribers have access to the entire archive.

Behind the PowerShell Pipeline July 2025 https://buttondown.com/behind-the-powershell-pipeline/archive/

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/08/2025

Here is what readers of my premium #PowerShell newsletter read about last month. jdhitsolutions.com/yourls/newsletter Premium subscribers have access to the entire archive.

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/07/2025

If you'd like a model on how you might use the pwshSpectreConsole module to add flair to your #PowerShell module, take a look at what I did with the PSPodcast module. github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSPodcast

About the PowerShell podcast https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSPodcast

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/07/2025

Here is what premium subscribers to my #PowerShell newsletter learned last month. Some content is open to all subscribers, but premium members get the whole story and full access to the archive. buttondown.com/behind-the-powershel…

June 2025 Behind the PowerShell Pipeline content https://buttondown.com/behind-the-powershell-pipeline/archive/

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/07/2025

I never take this for granted. Honored to be back for year 19 contributing what I can to the #PowerShell community.

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/06/2025

I published an update of the PSTypeExtensionTools module to the #PowerShell Gallery. Now with better preview options. Take a look at the project's README to get started. This is how you get PowerShell to do more for you. github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSTypeExt…

Preview PSTypeExtensions https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSTypeExtensionTools

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/06/2025

Added a new command to the DiskReportingTools module. Install from the #PowerShell Gallery after checking out the project's README github.com/jdhitsolutions/DiskRepor…

Show-FolderUsageAge https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/DiskReportingTools

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/06/2025

I've published an update to the DiskReportingTools #PowerShell module. A few of the commands will now work cross-platform. Run Get-DiskReportingTools to see the list of commands. github.com/jdhitsolutions/DiskRepor…

Show-DriveUsage on Linux https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/DiskReportingTools

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/06/2025

A set of #PowerShell commands for displaying calendars in the console. The module is compatible with Windows PowerShell and PowerShell 7. github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSCalendar

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/06/2025

I've published an update to the PSWorkItem module to the #PowerShell Gallery. This is what i use to manage my work. github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSWorkItem

The TUI in the PSWorkItem PowerShell module https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSWorkItem

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/06/2025

I've published an update to the new DiskReportingTools #PowerShell module. New command to display folder usage by extension. I also updated commands to output raw data so you can create your own visualizations. github.com/jdhitsolutions/DiskRepor…

Show-Folderusage https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/DiskReportingTools

Custom formatting using the pwshSpectreConsole module

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/06/2025

Here's what readers of my #PowerShell newsletter learned about last month. Premium members get full access to all content, including back issues. jdhitsolutions.com/yourls/newsletter

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/06/2025

I've published a new module to the #PowerShell Gallery with a few commands for reporting and visualizing disk usage. You might use the functions as models for your solutions. github.com/jdhitsolutions/DiskRepor…

Sample disk usage visualization from https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/DiskReportingTools

An HTML disk usage report from https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/DiskReportingTools

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 30/05/2025

I love teaching people how to make awesome #PowerShell tools. If you haven't done so, grab one of the few remaining tickets. wpninjas.uk

Building Better PowerShell tools with Jeff Hicks https://wpninjas.uk/

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/05/2025

Tickets for #PSConfEU are just about gone. Last minute tickets are just as good as the first ticket. #PowerShell psconf.eu

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/05/2025

Can't wait to share some #PowerShell knowledge in a few weeks. Tickets still available wpninjas.uk

Better PowerShell at https://wpninjas.uk/

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/05/2025

I've released yet another update to the PSPodcast #PowerShell module. github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSPodcast The big change is that you can now get full episode descriptions .

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Jeff Hicks 🐶🎼🍷🖥️O @jeffhicks.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/05/2025

Very excited about this summer's travel and speaking calendar. I hope to see you in Edinburgh. wpninjas.uk

Building Better PowerShell https://wpninjas.uk/

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