Andrew Pla
andrewpla.tech
Andrew Pla
@andrewpla.tech
PowerShell Lover, Podcaster, Microsoft MVP, <3 yummy food and Disc Golf
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. 😂
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November 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
@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...
November 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
🤯 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. 🥂

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November 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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
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November 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
“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.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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
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November 6, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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
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November 5, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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
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October 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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.”
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October 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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...
October 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
"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...
September 30, 2025 at 5:53 PM
@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
September 18, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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!
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June 25, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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
May 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM