Run PowerShell in Windows Containers with Docker Desktop
Learn how to run PowerShell Desktop Edition (5.1) inside Windows containers on Windows 10, using Docker Desktop.
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Run Multiple Versions of PowerShell Side-by-Side using Docker Desktop
Learn how to run different versions of the PowerShell engine side-by-side using Linux containers and Docker Desktop.
Controlling Background Noise with Your Recording Environment and OBS Plugins
Back in 2015, I wrote a lengthy article regarding my technique to recording excellent training content. Over the past five years, I have learned quite a few new things about audio, which I wanted to share here. Audio Recording Setup Before we get too far ahead, I wanted to start …
Capture and Analyze Solar Power Generation Metrics with Python and InfluxDB
Over the past couple of months, I’ve been working on building out a solar energy harvesting and storage solution. This solution involves several components, including solar panels, a solar charge controller, and battery storage. All of these components work together to gather energy from the Sun, and efficiently charge the …
Free Training (one week) on Sending Windows Notifications with PowerShell
Hey folks, just this week my latest training skill is now released over at CBT Nuggets! If you’re interested in customizing and triggering Windows 10 notification toasts using PowerShell, you’ll be interested in this training skill. Here’s a list of the eight (8) videos that make up this skill: Introduction …
Review of the Kriëger 1500W DC-to-AC Inverter
Are you looking for an AC inverter to provide power from a DC battery source? Check out my review of this excellent Kriëger inverter!
CBT Nuggets: Manage Scheduled Tasks on Windows with PowerShell
Hey folks, there is some new video training on the CBT Nuggets platform that might interest you! If you’re learning how to schedule recurring tasks with PowerShell, using modules like PSScheduledJobs, ScheduledTasks, and even the traditional schtasks.exe command line utility, you’ll want to check this out. If you have a …
Speed Up PowerShell Startup, Without Sacrificing Functionality
When you launch a new PowerShell session, you might have some environmental configuration that is performed. For example, you might customize your shell prompt, or pre-load some Powershell modules. Typically this is done by configuring your PowerShell profile script. Over time, you might find that you’ve added more and more …
Convert SVG Graphics to PNG with a Node.js Module
Have you ever searched for an image, and downloaded an SVG file, only to realize that you couldn’t use SVGs in your target application? It happens to me from time to time, and I always seem to forget how to convert SVG graphics to transparent PNG images. For example, I …
Authentication Error While Configuring Scheduled Task in Windows Task Scheduler
I’m trying to schedule a simple, daily task in Windows Task Scheduler. I’m logged into the Windows 10 system using an Azure Active Directory (AzureAD) user account. Under the Security Options, I’ve selected the “Run whether user is logged on or not” option, and tried typing my password when prompted. …
