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PowerShell Weekly for September 11, 2026
(programming.dev)
Blogs, Articles, and Posts
- Bringing back the power of PowerShell's authoring experience for Microsoft Desired State Configuration
Microsoft DSC and PowerShell can now combine their capabilities, offering a more powerful authoring experience. - Run a PowerShell Workload on a Local Kubernetes Cluster That Talks to Microsoft Graph
This article demonstrates how to run a PowerShell workload on a local Kubernetes cluster that authenticates to Microsoft Graph using workload identity and reports on the Intune device estate on a schedule. - Writing Your First PowerShell Script That Does Something Useful
Learn how to build a practical PowerShell script from scratch, covering topics like param blocks, error handling, and object output. - Microsoft tells IT admins to replace slmgr.vbs with PowerShell now
Microsoft advises IT administrators to switch fromslmgr.vbsto PowerShell for Windows activation automation due to VBScript removal, helping to ensure smoother workflows. - Calculating in PowerShell
A blog post showing options for basic math and calculations in PowerShell, helping users remember the Terminal's calculation capabilities. - From the PowerShell community on Reddit: Matrix Transforms in PowerShell
The Matrix module lets us create and apply matrices in PowerShell, using CSS-compatible syntax. This means we can scale, rotate, and translate points in PowerShell.
Projects, Scripts, and Modules
- Magic Variables or Automatic Variables
Magic Variables or Automatic Variables. GitHub Gist: instantly share code, notes, and snippets. - GliderUI
Cross-platform Desktop GUI framework for PowerShell powered by Avalonia
Community
- Learn PowerShell by Solving Real Problems
David McFall shares practical tips and real-world examples on using PowerShell for automation, mentorship, and solving problems in various Microsoft environments.
Fun
- Doom in PowerShell
Say it isn't so, or is, don't know which one really. - Did you know PowerShell can play music?
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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