Jeff Hicks
@jdhitsolutions.com
PowerShell Author ~ Learning Architect ~ MVP ✍️
Prof. PowerShell Emeritus 🎓
Grizzled and grumpy IT Pro - https://jdhitsolutions.github.io/
🎼Amateur composer - https://musescore.com/user/26698536
Wine drinker 🍷🐶 and dog lover
Prof. PowerShell Emeritus 🎓
Grizzled and grumpy IT Pro - https://jdhitsolutions.github.io/
🎼Amateur composer - https://musescore.com/user/26698536
Wine drinker 🍷🐶 and dog lover
I successfully put off any meaningful work this afternoon by doing "stuff" in #PowerShell. It is my happy place.
February 11, 2026 at 11:04 PM
I successfully put off any meaningful work this afternoon by doing "stuff" in #PowerShell. It is my happy place.
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ICYMI, there's a discussion right now about #PowerShell releases being so far behind the .NET runtime that we are unable to fully migrate to .NET 10 in all of our products at Devolutions. PowerShell 7.6 is lagging behind by *several months*: github.com/PowerShell/P...
Status on PowerShell 7.6? · PowerShell PowerShell · Discussion #26754
Is there anything the PowerShell team can communicate around the delay on PowerShell 7.6? It is approaching 2 months since the last preview and 3 months since .NET 10 was officially released. It se...
github.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:01 PM
ICYMI, there's a discussion right now about #PowerShell releases being so far behind the .NET runtime that we are unable to fully migrate to .NET 10 in all of our products at Devolutions. PowerShell 7.6 is lagging behind by *several months*: github.com/PowerShell/P...
As a similar parent, I find this touching and amusing. Sounds like the IT department should hire him.
February 11, 2026 at 8:58 PM
As a similar parent, I find this touching and amusing. Sounds like the IT department should hire him.
I've published a new issue of Behind the PowerShell Pipeline: Registry Management with PowerShell and .NET
Become a premium member to read the entire article and get access to the catalog of content going back to 2022. #PowerShell
Become a premium member to read the entire article and get access to the catalog of content going back to 2022. #PowerShell
Registry Management with PowerShell and .NET
buttondown.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:11 PM
I've published a new issue of Behind the PowerShell Pipeline: Registry Management with PowerShell and .NET
Become a premium member to read the entire article and get access to the catalog of content going back to 2022. #PowerShell
Become a premium member to read the entire article and get access to the catalog of content going back to 2022. #PowerShell
I've published a new version of the PSWorkItem module to the #PowerShell Gallery. Now with an option to create hidden work items. After installation, run Open-PSWorkItemHelp to open a PDF version of the project's README file.
GitHub - jdhitsolutions/PSWorkItem: A PowerShell 7 module for managing work and personal tasks or to-do items. This module uses a SQLite database to store task and category information. The module is not a full-featured project management solution, but should be fine for personal needs. The module requires a 64-bit Windows or Linux platform.
A PowerShell 7 module for managing work and personal tasks or to-do items. This module uses a SQLite database to store task and category information. The module is not a full-featured project manag...
github.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:23 PM
I've published a new version of the PSWorkItem module to the #PowerShell Gallery. Now with an option to create hidden work items. After installation, run Open-PSWorkItemHelp to open a PDF version of the project's README file.
Your mid-week musical distraction:
The Hero of the North – Gustav Höwig
Download and print in PDF or MIDI free sheet music of The Hero of the North - Gustav Höwig for The Hero Of The North by Gustav Höwig arranged by Jeffery Hicks for Trombone, Tuba, French horn, Trumpet other (Brass Ensemble)
musescore.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Your mid-week musical distraction:
Quote of the Day: "Man is so made that when anything fires his soul, impossibilities vanish." - Jean de La Fontaine
February 11, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Quote of the Day: "Man is so made that when anything fires his soul, impossibilities vanish." - Jean de La Fontaine
Reposted by Jeff Hicks
🚀 Still stuck on PowerShell 5.1?
At #PSConfEU 2025, @niehaus.bsky.social shared real-world guidance on moving to PowerShell 7.4 — even with Intune, ConfigMgr & PE in the mix.
🎟️ Early bird 2026 tickets → psconf.eu
#PowerShell #Migration #ITPro #PowerShell7
At #PSConfEU 2025, @niehaus.bsky.social shared real-world guidance on moving to PowerShell 7.4 — even with Intune, ConfigMgr & PE in the mix.
🎟️ Early bird 2026 tickets → psconf.eu
#PowerShell #Migration #ITPro #PowerShell7
- YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
youtu.be
February 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM
🚀 Still stuck on PowerShell 5.1?
At #PSConfEU 2025, @niehaus.bsky.social shared real-world guidance on moving to PowerShell 7.4 — even with Intune, ConfigMgr & PE in the mix.
🎟️ Early bird 2026 tickets → psconf.eu
#PowerShell #Migration #ITPro #PowerShell7
At #PSConfEU 2025, @niehaus.bsky.social shared real-world guidance on moving to PowerShell 7.4 — even with Intune, ConfigMgr & PE in the mix.
🎟️ Early bird 2026 tickets → psconf.eu
#PowerShell #Migration #ITPro #PowerShell7
Reposted by Jeff Hicks
Cooking a major update to WinUIShell.
I've just finished fixing all the build errors caused by my C# source generator. Thanks to that, all WinUI3 controls will be supported in the next release. Yes, all of them🎉
This example is one of my favorites, ContentDialog.
github.com/mdgrs-mei/Wi...
I've just finished fixing all the build errors caused by my C# source generator. Thanks to that, all WinUI3 controls will be supported in the next release. Yes, all of them🎉
This example is one of my favorites, ContentDialog.
github.com/mdgrs-mei/Wi...
February 11, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Cooking a major update to WinUIShell.
I've just finished fixing all the build errors caused by my C# source generator. Thanks to that, all WinUI3 controls will be supported in the next release. Yes, all of them🎉
This example is one of my favorites, ContentDialog.
github.com/mdgrs-mei/Wi...
I've just finished fixing all the build errors caused by my C# source generator. Thanks to that, all WinUI3 controls will be supported in the next release. Yes, all of them🎉
This example is one of my favorites, ContentDialog.
github.com/mdgrs-mei/Wi...
Looking forward to a new release. I’ve held back on several projects waiting for the next update.
February 11, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Looking forward to a new release. I’ve held back on several projects waiting for the next update.
Does your organization or company need to improve #PowerShell skills for SysAdmins and IT Pros? Bring me in for 3-5 days of intense, hands-on classes. Content is client-driven and highly customized.
February 11, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Does your organization or company need to improve #PowerShell skills for SysAdmins and IT Pros? Bring me in for 3-5 days of intense, hands-on classes. Content is client-driven and highly customized.
Reposted by Jeff Hicks
Have you finished spending a few months of lunches learning #PowerShell? Next on your plate should be one of the most comprehensive scripting books written by the original PowerShell experts. Includes PowerShell 7 content.
February 8, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Have you finished spending a few months of lunches learning #PowerShell? Next on your plate should be one of the most comprehensive scripting books written by the original PowerShell experts. Includes PowerShell 7 content.
Quote of the Day: "Be faithful to that which exists within yourself." - Andre Gide
February 10, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Quote of the Day: "Be faithful to that which exists within yourself." - Andre Gide
Reposted by Jeff Hicks
😴 A Lazy Coder's Guide to Exploiting Class Features – @jamesoneill.bsky.social (#PSConfEU 2025)
💡 Extend objects without writing full classes
💡 Improve IntelliSense & output formatting
💡 Smarter code, less boilerplate
#PowerShell #Automation #CodingTips
💡 Extend objects without writing full classes
💡 Improve IntelliSense & output formatting
💡 Smarter code, less boilerplate
#PowerShell #Automation #CodingTips
- YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
youtu.be
February 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
😴 A Lazy Coder's Guide to Exploiting Class Features – @jamesoneill.bsky.social (#PSConfEU 2025)
💡 Extend objects without writing full classes
💡 Improve IntelliSense & output formatting
💡 Smarter code, less boilerplate
#PowerShell #Automation #CodingTips
💡 Extend objects without writing full classes
💡 Improve IntelliSense & output formatting
💡 Smarter code, less boilerplate
#PowerShell #Automation #CodingTips
Reposted by Jeff Hicks
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/jdhitsolu...
github.com/jdhitsolu...
February 7, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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/jdhitsolu...
github.com/jdhitsolu...
Quote of the Day: "Words are but the signs of ideas." - Samuel Johnson
February 9, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Quote of the Day: "Words are but the signs of ideas." - Samuel Johnson
Reposted by Jeff Hicks
@denelon.bsky.social will be on stage for #PSConfEU 2026 in #Wiesbaden (1-4 June)!
🎙️ Workstation Configuration as Code lifecycle with WinGet
🎟️ Book your tickets for the #PowerShell #Conference #Europe in #Germany: psconf.eu
#automation #IT #WinGet
🎙️ Workstation Configuration as Code lifecycle with WinGet
🎟️ Book your tickets for the #PowerShell #Conference #Europe in #Germany: psconf.eu
#automation #IT #WinGet
February 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM
@denelon.bsky.social will be on stage for #PSConfEU 2026 in #Wiesbaden (1-4 June)!
🎙️ Workstation Configuration as Code lifecycle with WinGet
🎟️ Book your tickets for the #PowerShell #Conference #Europe in #Germany: psconf.eu
#automation #IT #WinGet
🎙️ Workstation Configuration as Code lifecycle with WinGet
🎟️ Book your tickets for the #PowerShell #Conference #Europe in #Germany: psconf.eu
#automation #IT #WinGet
Have you finished spending a few months of lunches learning #PowerShell? Next on your plate should be one of the most comprehensive scripting books written by the original PowerShell experts. Includes PowerShell 7 content.
February 8, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Have you finished spending a few months of lunches learning #PowerShell? Next on your plate should be one of the most comprehensive scripting books written by the original PowerShell experts. Includes PowerShell 7 content.
Quote of the Day: "Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will." - James Stephens
February 8, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Quote of the Day: "Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will." - James Stephens
Reposted by Jeff Hicks
Here's what my premium #PowerShell readers learned about last month. buttondown.com/behin...
February 6, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Here's what my premium #PowerShell readers learned about last month. buttondown.com/behin...
I tried to capture the essence of hammering in a forge.
February 7, 2026 at 8:46 PM
I tried to capture the essence of hammering in a forge.
I've published a new issue of Behind the PowerShell Pipeline: More Registry Roaming
Become a premium member to read the entire article and get access to the catalog of content going back to 2022. #PowerShell
Become a premium member to read the entire article and get access to the catalog of content going back to 2022. #PowerShell
More Registry Roaming
buttondown.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:11 PM
I've published a new issue of Behind the PowerShell Pipeline: More Registry Roaming
Become a premium member to read the entire article and get access to the catalog of content going back to 2022. #PowerShell
Become a premium member to read the entire article and get access to the catalog of content going back to 2022. #PowerShell
Reposted by Jeff Hicks
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
#PowerShell #Automation #TechNews
psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8594
DOWST.DEV |
February 6, 2026
psweekly.dowst.dev
February 6, 2026 at 1:51 PM
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
#PowerShell #Automation #TechNews
psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8594
Reposted by Jeff Hicks
It was something I ran into this week, Format-Custom. Usually, I display things in a list or table, but this is different… And very useful! In this blog post, I will show you how it works.
powershellisfun.com/2026/02/06/a...
#PowerShell #FormatCustom
powershellisfun.com/2026/02/06/a...
#PowerShell #FormatCustom
PowerShell is fun :)a Hidden gem in PowerShell : Format-Custom
It was something I ran into this week, Format-Custom. Usually I display things in a list or table, but this is different… And very useful! In this blog post, I will show you how it works.
powershellisfun.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:58 PM
It was something I ran into this week, Format-Custom. Usually, I display things in a list or table, but this is different… And very useful! In this blog post, I will show you how it works.
powershellisfun.com/2026/02/06/a...
#PowerShell #FormatCustom
powershellisfun.com/2026/02/06/a...
#PowerShell #FormatCustom
Reposted by Jeff Hicks
New version with even more tools! 🔧 🪛
Windows Maintenance Tool v5.0.1
A powerful, all-in-one Windows maintenance toolkit built entirely in Batch & PowerShell.
www.oldergeeks.com/downloads/fi...
#ComputerRepair #PCRepair #Tech
Windows Maintenance Tool v5.0.1
A powerful, all-in-one Windows maintenance toolkit built entirely in Batch & PowerShell.
www.oldergeeks.com/downloads/fi...
#ComputerRepair #PCRepair #Tech
February 7, 2026 at 1:01 AM
New version with even more tools! 🔧 🪛
Windows Maintenance Tool v5.0.1
A powerful, all-in-one Windows maintenance toolkit built entirely in Batch & PowerShell.
www.oldergeeks.com/downloads/fi...
#ComputerRepair #PCRepair #Tech
Windows Maintenance Tool v5.0.1
A powerful, all-in-one Windows maintenance toolkit built entirely in Batch & PowerShell.
www.oldergeeks.com/downloads/fi...
#ComputerRepair #PCRepair #Tech