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Sam Erde
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Microsoft PowerShell MVP that is passionate about helping others succeed with Active Directory, Entra ID, Defender XDR, and Microsoft 365. Always learning! ✝️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦☕

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Blog: day3bits.com
It was VS Code extensions, of course!
I'm working on a large PowerShell script and the tab key just stopped working in the VS @Code editor. I feel like I'm in a rowboat without an oar! 😰
November 6, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I'm working on a large PowerShell script and the tab key just stopped working in the VS @Code editor. I feel like I'm in a rowboat without an oar! 😰
November 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Code in the 𝐌𝐚𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 🔥 PowerShell module has historically been signed. As of the 1.3.101 preview release, it no longer is. Read why in @fabian_bader's blog post at maester.dev/blog/the.... ✍️
November 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The🔥𝐌𝐚𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 team 🧑‍💻 has simplified how to use tags to assess specific aspects of your Microsoft 365 tenant's security posture.

Check out the blog post at maester.dev/blog/wha.... 🏷️
November 4, 2025 at 12:37 AM
🚨If your #PowerShell CI/CD pipelines are failing, it's probably not because they're broken. Many GitHub workflows use Install-Module and the PowerShell Gallery is currently impacted by the Azure Front Door outage.

🎛️PowerShell gallery Status Page:
PowerShellGallery/psgallery_status.md at master · PowerShell/PowerShellGallery
Contribute to PowerShell/PowerShellGallery development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Friday PowerShell fun: other than being incredibly delicious, who can tell me why this is my favorite coffee to drink while writing code? ☕
October 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The Microsoft.Graph PowerShell module has been updated to 2.32.0 today. There are no release notes, but if you're curious, you can always compare the commits since the 2.31.0 release on GitHub.
Comparing 2.31.0...2.32.0 · microsoftgraph/msgraph-sdk-powershell
Powershell SDK for Microsoft Graph. Contribute to microsoftgraph/msgraph-sdk-powershell development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
October 21, 2025 at 1:18 AM
It's essentially just a .NET servicing update, but PowerShell 7.5.4 has been released on GitHub. We should see it on the Windows Store and WinGet soon.
Release v7.5.4 Release of PowerShell · PowerShell/PowerShell
7.5.4 Build and Packaging Improvements Update to .NET SDK 9.0.306 [release/v7.5] Update Ev2 Shell Extension Image to AzureLinux 3 for PMC Release (#26032) [release/v7.5] Fix variable reference ...
github.com
October 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM
🚨 PSA: If unable to connect with the #MicrosoftTeams #PowerShell module, you may need to uninstall the October security patch for Windows 11. This also affects other localhost loopback scenarios. Thanks to @bdam555.bsky.social and @susansbsdiva.bsky.social for the tip! 🔥
day3bits.com/2025-10-16-w...
Issues with Windows Update KB5066835 Cause Problems with Authentication Flows
Security update breaks localhost listeners that are used to connect to Microsoft 365 services with PowerShell and affect other 3rd party applications such as Cisco Duo.
day3bits.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:07 AM
October 16, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This is so [sadly] true! (+1️⃣for Reddit, etc.)
Yet, it's still worth a chuckle and a friendly reminder:

👥 The community is what Y̲O̲U̲ ̲a̲n̲d̲ ̲I̲ create through how we choose to interact. We all win when we sincerely build each other up and help others succeed! 🤝
October 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
An updated PDF chart of current Microsoft and GitHub certifications.
arch-center.azureedg...
October 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The Microsoft Graph beta API now supports the restoration of several soft-deleted item types in Entra ID. 🚮

♻️ crossTenantAccessPolicyConfigurationPartner
♻️ crossTenantIdentitySyncPolicyPartner
♻️ conditionalAccessPolicy
♻️ namedLocation
Get policyDeletableItem - Microsoft Graph beta
Read the properties and relationships of policyDeletableItem object.
learn.microsoft.com
October 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I'm all for using Windows Server 2025 for domain controllers. 👍However, there is one scenario with a known issue that should be avoided!

🚨Do not install an Exchange Server CU while the schema master FSMO role is assigned to a Windows Server 2025 DC.
techcommunity.micros... 👀
Active Directory schema extension issue if you use a Windows Server 2025 schema master role | Microsoft Community Hub
We wanted to let you know of an Active Directory replication issue you might run into if you use Windows Server 2025 schema master role.  
techcommunity.microsoft.com
October 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
🆕If you're curious which PowerShell modules have updates available, try running 𝙶𝚎𝚝-𝙼𝚘𝚍𝚞𝚕𝚎𝚜𝚆𝚒𝚝𝚑𝚄𝚙𝚍𝚊𝚝𝚎 from the PSPreworkout module.💡
👉Microsoft.Graph 2.31.0 is now out.
www.powershellgaller...
October 3, 2025 at 10:57 AM
If you're looking for ideas for a useful (and maybe a little fancy) PowerShell profile, feel free to copy any or all of mine! It is now on my public PowerShell repository on GitHub. 🧑‍💻
github.com/SamErde/P...
October 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM
September 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Does the latest release of Windows Terminal have an issue with nerd fonts? None of my installed nerd fonts will load all of a sudden.
September 30, 2025 at 12:27 PM
TIL you can credit co-authors in your Git commit message, and they will be tagged and credited as a contributor. This is a great way to give credit to somebody who helped you think through the process or shared code with you through other channels. 🧑‍💻🫴
Creating a commit with multiple authors - GitHub Docs
You can attribute a commit to more than one author by adding one or more Co-authored-by trailers to the commit's message. Co-authored commits are visible on GitHub.
docs.github.com
September 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Hard to top an evening with these quality guys and some amazing food! We may have also talked about a little bit of tech, too. 😁 @devclate.bsky.social, @franklesniak.com
September 18, 2025 at 3:17 AM
WinGet power tip of the day: use this command to update all packages and only get one UAC prompt.

sudo winget update --all --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements --nowarn
September 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Math is hard! How's your Friday going? Don't forget to take a break for lunch, water, and a walk before you hammer down to 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙣𝙙! 😎
September 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Reposted by Sam Erde
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September 11, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Ohai, #PowerShell 7.5.3 is now available and it includes the fix for Out-GridView! (How many of you have been waiting for that?)

The downloads and release notes are up on GitHub if you don't want to wait for Windows Update or the new WinGet package:
Release v7.5.3 Release of PowerShell · PowerShell/PowerShell
7.5.3 General Cmdlet Updates and Fixes Fix Out-GridView by replacing the use of obsolete BinaryFormatter with custom implementation. (#25559) Remove OnDeserialized and Serializable attributes from...
github.com
September 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
This may or may not be a self portrait of me writing PowerShell. IYKYK. 😂
September 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM