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Your favorite newsletter is here! PowerShell Weekly for November 14, 2025 is packed with Blogs, Module, Projects, and Event updates. Ready to boost your skills?
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DOWST.DEV | November 14, 2025
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November 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
CSV or JSON? Which side are you on? Watch the latest PoshBytes Versus and find out how PowerShell handles types, nesting, and readability in this serialization showdown.

Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/J3-0M...

#PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps
PoshBytes: Json Vs Csv
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
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November 12, 2025 at 1:12 PM
The newest edition of PowerShell Weekly for November 7, 2025 is live! Get your hands on the latest insights and advancements in PowerShell. Perfect Friday reading for every IT pro!
#PowerShell #Automation #TechNews
psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8364
DOWST.DEV | November 7, 2025
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November 7, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Stop sharing secrets in plain text.
Use Protect-CmsMessage like a pro to encrypt, decrypt, done.
Watch the latest PoshBytes to see it in action.

youtube.com/shorts/ZsLkp...

#PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps
PoshBytes: Encrypting secrets with Protect-CmsMessage (without summoning eldritch IT beings)
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
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November 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
An extra spooky edition of PowerShell Weekly for October 31, 2025! Well not really spooky, but I did include a fun Easter...uhm Halloween Egg.
#PowerShell #Automation #TechNews
psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8342
DOWST.DEV | October 31, 2025
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October 31, 2025 at 12:48 PM
FYI, I've received multiple confirmations that services running behind #Azure Front Door are offline.
October 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Regex wizardry vs the blunt hammer of literal text!
This week on #PoshBytes: -replace vs .Replace()
Which one should you use?
Watch now and decide for yourself www.youtube.com/shorts/mUV3s...
#PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps
PoshBytes: -replace vs .Replace()
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
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October 29, 2025 at 12:10 PM
PowerShell enthusiasts, the wait is over! The newest PowerShell Weekly for October 24, 2025 is out now. Catch up on all things PowerShell and elevate your scripting game.
#PowerShell #Automation #TechNews
psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8324
DOWST.DEV | October 24, 2025
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October 24, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Reposted by Matthew Dowst
🗓️ #MiniCon Recording: Save the PSDate – @mdowst.dowst.dev
Learn how the PSDates module solves formatting, time zone, ISO 8601 & cron scheduling pain in #PowerShell — reliably
▶️ youtu.be/sClGrh0O6FE?si=Fn0...
🎟️ #PSConfEU 2026 → psconf.eu
#Automation #APIs #DevOps
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October 22, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Today on PoshBytes, learn how to create custom properties right in the pipeline with Select-Object.

Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/shorts/XyrTt...
Full commands at: www.dowst.dev?p=3941

#PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps
PoshBytes: Select-Object With Custom Properties (Because Plain Properties Are Boring)
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
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October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
PowerShell Weekly for October 17, 2025 is out now! Uncover the freshest scripts, tools, and community highlights. Your go-to resource for all things PowerShell!
#PowerShell #Automation #TechNews
psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8303
DOWST.DEV | October 17, 2025
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October 17, 2025 at 12:40 PM
New #PoshBytes episode is live!

In this one, we explore PowerShell’s Get-Clipboard and Set-Clipboard. Two tiny cmdlets that make copy/paste automation ridiculously easy.

youtube.com/shorts/rEKMc...

#PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps
PoshBytes: Copy, Paste, Automate!
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
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October 15, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Thanks to everyone who attended my session at @psconf.eu MiniCon today.

The new version of PSDates has been uploaded to the PowerShell Gallery with the new Get-DateSummary and Format-TimeSpan functions.

www.powershellgallery.com/packages/PSD...

#PowerShell #automation #DevOps
PSDates 1.0.6
PSDates provides you all the tools you need when working with dates and times in PowerShell. It contains function to help you find specific date formats, get certain dates based on other dates (first/...
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October 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Don't miss out on this awesome FREE event happening tomorrow. It's completely virtual so anyone can sign up. Tickets are still available.
💡 Save the PSDate
👨‍🏫 @mdowst.dowst.dev - Principal Consultant-Automation Solution
🗓️ 14 Oct | #PSConfEU MiniCon
👉 Free ticket: synedgy.com/psconfeu-minicon
#PowerShell #automation
October 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Reposted by Matthew Dowst
I just published a #powershell extension module for SecretManagement with Linux keyrings. If you try it out I'd love to hear feedback. www.powershellgallery.com/packages/Sec...
SecretManagement.LinuxKeyring 1.0.0
SecretManagement extension vault for Linux keyring (libsecret) - session-based unlocking
www.powershellgallery.com
October 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
PowerShell Weekly for October 10, 2025 is out now with all the tips and tricks you need to automate your day. Check it out!
#PowerShell #Automation #TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | October 10, 2025
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October 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Reposted by Matthew Dowst
💡 Save the PSDate
👨‍🏫 @mdowst.dowst.dev - Principal Consultant-Automation Solution
🗓️ 14 Oct | #PSConfEU MiniCon
👉 Free ticket: synedgy.com/psconfeu-minicon
#PowerShell #automation
October 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Today on PoshBytes: the often forgotten, always useful Update-List.

youtube.com/shorts/eaCoo...

#PowerShell #PoshBytes #Automation
PoshBytes: Update-List
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
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October 8, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Just released: The latest edition of PowerShell Weekly for October 3, 2025! Discover new scripts, best practices, and the latest news in the PowerShell community. Don't miss out!

#PowerShell #Automation #TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | October 3, 2025
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October 3, 2025 at 12:57 PM
On this edition of PohBytes, a showdown for the ages, Arrays vs. Lists!
Two contenders, two minutes, no fluff, many .Add()s and +=s.
Watch now → youtube.com/shorts/ADUEv...
#PowerShell #Scripting #Automation
PoshBytes: Arrays vs Lists
YouTube video by Matthew Dowst DevOps
youtube.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:14 PM
PowerShell enthusiasts, rejoice! PowerShell Weekly for September 26, 2025 is out now. Discover new ways to streamline your tasks and boost productivity.
#PowerShell #Automation #TechNews
psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8241
DOWST.DEV | September 26, 2025
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September 26, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Reposted by Matthew Dowst
💡 Save the PSDate
👨‍🏫 @mdowst.dowst.dev - Principal Consultant-Automation Solution
🗓️ 14 Oct | #PSConfEU MiniCon
👉 Free ticket: synedgy.com/psconfeu-minicon
#PowerShell #automation
September 22, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Reposted by Matthew Dowst
The #PSConfEU MiniCon schedule is here! 🚀
An evening of #PowerShell, #Automation, #AI, #DSC, #Testing & more.

📅 14 Oct 2025 | Online | Starting at 4pm (CET)
🎟️ Tickets: synedgy.com/psconfeu-minicon

#DevOps #Community
September 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
New edition alert! PowerShell Weekly for September 18, 2025 is packed with the latest tutorials, updates, and community insights. Don't miss your weekly dose of PowerShell wisdom!
#PowerShell #Automation #TechNews
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DOWST.DEV | September 19, 2025
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September 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Excited to announce I’ll be presenting Save the PSDate at #PSConfEU MiniCon on Oct 14!

For a sneak peek here's how you can find the presentation time in your time zone.

Convert-TimeZone -date '10/14/2025 17:30 PM' -FromTimeZone "Central Europe Standard Time" -ToTimeZone (Find-TimeZone -Local).Id
September 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM