Josh King
@toastit.dev
Geek, Father, Walking Helpdesk.
Former Microsoft MVP, Cloud and Datacenter Management. He/Him
Former Microsoft MVP, Cloud and Datacenter Management. He/Him
I sat down to work on #BurntToast this afternoon and it very quickly spiralled into working on a v2 release.
At the moment this is looking like:
* Moving to binary (i.e. compiled C#) module.
* Dropping support for Windows #PowerShell.
At the moment this is looking like:
* Moving to binary (i.e. compiled C#) module.
* Dropping support for Windows #PowerShell.
November 17, 2025 at 7:41 AM
I sat down to work on #BurntToast this afternoon and it very quickly spiralled into working on a v2 release.
At the moment this is looking like:
* Moving to binary (i.e. compiled C#) module.
* Dropping support for Windows #PowerShell.
At the moment this is looking like:
* Moving to binary (i.e. compiled C#) module.
* Dropping support for Windows #PowerShell.
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Created a visual notification designer and testing tool for the #BurntToast PowerShell module @toastit.dev . Design notifications with a GUI, test them instantly, then copy the #PowerShell command to use in your scripts! Still a work in progress. Might be a bad idea lol. github.com/hov172/BurnT...
GitHub - hov172/BurnToast_Notification_Studio: A visual notification designer and testing tool for the [BurntToast](https://github.com/Windos/BurntToast) PowerShell module. Design notifications with a...
A visual notification designer and testing tool for the [BurntToast](https://github.com/Windos/BurntToast) PowerShell module. Design notifications with a modern GUI, test them instantly, then copy ...
github.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Created a visual notification designer and testing tool for the #BurntToast PowerShell module @toastit.dev . Design notifications with a GUI, test them instantly, then copy the #PowerShell command to use in your scripts! Still a work in progress. Might be a bad idea lol. github.com/hov172/BurnT...
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Did you know #PowerShell has a load of built-in PEBKAC repellent? Learn all about it on Wednesday at the Pacific PowerShell user group where I teach you all you will hopefully need to know to add parameter validation to your code.
🔗 Link:
🔗 Link:
Cliff diving with PowerShell (And other bad ideas) (by Stephen Valdinger), Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup
Much like you wouldn't go BASE jumping without a parachute, you wouldn't hand a script to someone with validation, right? Right??? In this session, we'll cover some tips an
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November 11, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Did you know #PowerShell has a load of built-in PEBKAC repellent? Learn all about it on Wednesday at the Pacific PowerShell user group where I teach you all you will hopefully need to know to add parameter validation to your code.
🔗 Link:
🔗 Link:
Thanks again to @andrewpla.tech for having me on #PowerShell Wednesday and the PowerShell Podcast recent. Had a blast, always love talking about toast (and catching up with a mate!)
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
1/2
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
1/2
November 7, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Thanks again to @andrewpla.tech for having me on #PowerShell Wednesday and the PowerShell Podcast recent. Had a blast, always love talking about toast (and catching up with a mate!)
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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
1/2
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
1/2
November 6, 2025 at 11:27 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
1/2
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
1/2
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I just published version 1.0.0 of psedit. It's a terminal-based editor for PowerShell. This includes a new variable window, some bug fixing, YAML syntax highlighting and updates to the latest version of GUI.cs. github.com/ironmansoftw...
Release 1.0.0 · ironmansoftware/psedit
What's Changed
#64 upgrade to terminal gui 1.17.1 by @halvarsson in #65
Add support for YAML by @adamdriscoll in #70
Add YAML to file save. by @adamdriscoll in #71
Fixes #66 by @adamdriscoll in #7...
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November 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I just published version 1.0.0 of psedit. It's a terminal-based editor for PowerShell. This includes a new variable window, some bug fixing, YAML syntax highlighting and updates to the latest version of GUI.cs. github.com/ironmansoftw...
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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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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.
1/2
November 4, 2025 at 3:51 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.
1/2
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.
1/2
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@dotdot.horse challenged me to a contest of skill. I accepted.
Eldoria. She is now... TOASTED!
Thanks to @toastit.dev for the awesome BurntToast library!
For giggles, Eldoria will use BurntToast to create and update a toast during battles. :)
youtu.be/ImB9gd61rlo
#gamedev #powershell
Eldoria. She is now... TOASTED!
Thanks to @toastit.dev for the awesome BurntToast library!
For giggles, Eldoria will use BurntToast to create and update a toast during battles. :)
youtu.be/ImB9gd61rlo
#gamedev #powershell
Toasting Eldoria Part 2
YouTube video by Gregory Martin
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 11:41 PM
@dotdot.horse challenged me to a contest of skill. I accepted.
Eldoria. She is now... TOASTED!
Thanks to @toastit.dev for the awesome BurntToast library!
For giggles, Eldoria will use BurntToast to create and update a toast during battles. :)
youtu.be/ImB9gd61rlo
#gamedev #powershell
Eldoria. She is now... TOASTED!
Thanks to @toastit.dev for the awesome BurntToast library!
For giggles, Eldoria will use BurntToast to create and update a toast during battles. :)
youtu.be/ImB9gd61rlo
#gamedev #powershell
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This PowerShell Wednesday, we raise a toast (notification)!
@toastit.dev , the mind behind BurntToast, is showing how to make toast notifications in #PowerShell and what's new in v1
2pm ET, or watch at your convenience
@toastit.dev , the mind behind BurntToast, is showing how to make toast notifications in #PowerShell and what's new in v1
2pm ET, or watch at your convenience
Building Toast Notifications in PowerShell with BurntToast v1
Josh King will show us how to build custom toast notifications for your users, explore the latest features in BurntToast v1, and see practical examples you can use in your scripts today. Whether you want to alert users about updates, display automation results, or just have some fun with PowerShell
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October 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
This PowerShell Wednesday, we raise a toast (notification)!
@toastit.dev , the mind behind BurntToast, is showing how to make toast notifications in #PowerShell and what's new in v1
2pm ET, or watch at your convenience
@toastit.dev , the mind behind BurntToast, is showing how to make toast notifications in #PowerShell and what's new in v1
2pm ET, or watch at your convenience
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@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
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
@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
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
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Are you an AI hater? Then these pins are for you! Just dropped in my shop! Made from eco-friendly recycled acrylic. ✨ shop.breelundberg.com/product/anti...
September 19, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Are you an AI hater? Then these pins are for you! Just dropped in my shop! Made from eco-friendly recycled acrylic. ✨ shop.breelundberg.com/product/anti...
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Join Josh King for a look at his BurntToast PowerShell module! BurntToast acts like a personal chef for your Windows notifications Josh will recap BurntToast’s history and reveal what lies ahead for this fantastic module. #powershell @toastit.dev
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BurntToast v1.0: Celebrating a Decade of Windows Notifications (Josh King), Wed, Aug 20, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup
The BurntToast PowerShell module acts like a personal chef for your Windows notifications — delivering those small pop-up messages in the corner of your screen, but with fa
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August 20, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Join Josh King for a look at his BurntToast PowerShell module! BurntToast acts like a personal chef for your Windows notifications Josh will recap BurntToast’s history and reveal what lies ahead for this fantastic module. #powershell @toastit.dev
www.meetup.com/research-tri...
www.meetup.com/research-tri...
Come join me (virtually) at next week's RTPSUG meeting where I'll be talking about the past, present, and future of #BurntToast www.meetup.com/research-tri... #PowerShell
BurntToast v1.0: Celebrating a Decade of Windows Notifications (Josh King), Wed, Aug 20, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup
The BurntToast PowerShell module is like a personal chef for your Windows notifications — it serves up those little pop-up messages in the corner of your screen, but with w
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August 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Come join me (virtually) at next week's RTPSUG meeting where I'll be talking about the past, present, and future of #BurntToast www.meetup.com/research-tri... #PowerShell
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Day 1 of #TechMentor is done. We had a great time and a great audience.
August 12, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Day 1 of #TechMentor is done. We had a great time and a great audience.
If ChatGPT is going to lobotomize its personality, I guess I'll get my light glazing from Gemini instead.
August 11, 2025 at 4:19 AM
If ChatGPT is going to lobotomize its personality, I guess I'll get my light glazing from Gemini instead.
In gearing up to release #BurntToast v1.0.0, I'd love to highlight some interesting (either visually or technically) uses of the module. If you're able to share an example, that you don't mind my including in a blog post, please let me know! #PowerShell
July 20, 2025 at 3:30 AM
In gearing up to release #BurntToast v1.0.0, I'd love to highlight some interesting (either visually or technically) uses of the module. If you're able to share an example, that you don't mind my including in a blog post, please let me know! #PowerShell
I've just released a new preview version of the #BurntToast #PowerShell module. If you had tried out the previous preview version, do note that I reversed course on doing a full re-write and so this is much more similar to v0.8.5.
www.powershellgallery.com/packages/Bur...
www.powershellgallery.com/packages/Bur...
BurntToast 1.0.0-Preview20250719
Module for creating and displaying Toast Notifications on Microsoft Windows 10.
www.powershellgallery.com
July 19, 2025 at 11:54 AM
I've just released a new preview version of the #BurntToast #PowerShell module. If you had tried out the previous preview version, do note that I reversed course on doing a full re-write and so this is much more similar to v0.8.5.
www.powershellgallery.com/packages/Bur...
www.powershellgallery.com/packages/Bur...
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Behind the Curtain: Moderating Packages on the Chocolatey Community Repository
blog.chocolatey.orgccr-moderation-behind-the-curtain
@toastit.dev
blog.chocolatey.orgccr-moderation-behind-the-curtain
@toastit.dev
June 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Behind the Curtain: Moderating Packages on the Chocolatey Community Repository
blog.chocolatey.orgccr-moderation-behind-the-curtain
@toastit.dev
blog.chocolatey.orgccr-moderation-behind-the-curtain
@toastit.dev
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🖤 New art drop: Lilly and the Blob
A soft sketch of a quiet girl and her unsettling little friend.
They're misunderstood—but maybe you get it.
Now available as a sticker and more on Redbubble 💀✨
#creepycute #emoart #stickerdrop #nzart
www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1712...
A soft sketch of a quiet girl and her unsettling little friend.
They're misunderstood—but maybe you get it.
Now available as a sticker and more on Redbubble 💀✨
#creepycute #emoart #stickerdrop #nzart
www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1712...
Lilly and the Blob by HauntAndDoodles | Redbubble
Meet Lilly, a quiet soul drifting between reality and reverie, gently cradling her unsettling companion—Blob. With tangled teeth and hollow eyes, Blob might look like a nightmare, but to Lilly, it's s...
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June 7, 2025 at 3:16 AM
🖤 New art drop: Lilly and the Blob
A soft sketch of a quiet girl and her unsettling little friend.
They're misunderstood—but maybe you get it.
Now available as a sticker and more on Redbubble 💀✨
#creepycute #emoart #stickerdrop #nzart
www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1712...
A soft sketch of a quiet girl and her unsettling little friend.
They're misunderstood—but maybe you get it.
Now available as a sticker and more on Redbubble 💀✨
#creepycute #emoart #stickerdrop #nzart
www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1712...
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This is the module I use when I travel. I can run commands on my home machine while traveling. No VPNs, port forwarding, or PowerShell Remoting required. #PowerShell github.com/jdhitsolu...
GitHub - jdhitsolutions/PSRemoteOperations: :globe_with_meridians: A PowerShell module to invoke commands remotely through an out-of-band mechanism such as DropBox.
:globe_with_meridians: A PowerShell module to invoke commands remotely through an out-of-band mechanism such as DropBox. - jdhitsolutions/PSRemoteOperations
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June 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
This is the module I use when I travel. I can run commands on my home machine while traveling. No VPNs, port forwarding, or PowerShell Remoting required. #PowerShell github.com/jdhitsolu...
My #PowerShell module, #BurntToast, is closing in on 25 million downloads from the PowerShell Gallery.
Very grateful to everyone that has used BurntToast over the years, and especially those that have given feedback/reported bugs, etc.
www.powershellgallery.com/packages/bur...
Very grateful to everyone that has used BurntToast over the years, and especially those that have given feedback/reported bugs, etc.
www.powershellgallery.com/packages/bur...
BurntToast 0.8.5
Module for creating and displaying Toast Notifications on Microsoft Windows 10.
www.powershellgallery.com
May 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
My #PowerShell module, #BurntToast, is closing in on 25 million downloads from the PowerShell Gallery.
Very grateful to everyone that has used BurntToast over the years, and especially those that have given feedback/reported bugs, etc.
www.powershellgallery.com/packages/bur...
Very grateful to everyone that has used BurntToast over the years, and especially those that have given feedback/reported bugs, etc.
www.powershellgallery.com/packages/bur...
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The more skilled you are at a given task, the less useful you’re likely to find LLMs for said task. It’s not that every LLM detractor has never used a LLM before, it’s more likely you’re just bad enough that the LLM seems good in comparison.
May 2, 2025 at 11:52 PM
The more skilled you are at a given task, the less useful you’re likely to find LLMs for said task. It’s not that every LLM detractor has never used a LLM before, it’s more likely you’re just bad enough that the LLM seems good in comparison.
Seems I've had a Witchz earworm recently
April 20, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Seems I've had a Witchz earworm recently