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PowerShell is fun :)Using Get-Random in PowerShell You can roll the dice, select a random name with your eyes closed, etc., or you can use Get-Random :-) In this blog post, I will show you what the Cmdlet does and how you can use it.

You can roll the dice, select a random name with your eyes closed, etc., or you can use Get-Random. In this blog post, I will show you what the Cmdlet does and how you can use it.

#PowerShell #Random

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For more PowerShell resources, check the Top 50 PowerShell blogs list from Feedly! (Yes, I'm a big RSS feed fan!) And... I'm number 15 there, didn't know I was on that list :-D

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#PowerShell #Blogs

PowerShell is fun :)PowerShell 7.6.0 Preview 5 Release The latest preview version of PowerShell was released beginning this month. In this small blog post, I will highlight the critical changes and updates from the release notes.

The latest preview version of PowerShell was released beginning this month. In this small blog post, I will highlight the critical changes and updates from the release notes.

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#PowerShell #Preview

Virtual DuPSUG - Extend AI with PowerShell Functions with Doug Finke, Wed, Oct 15, 2025, 7:00 PM | Meetup **Virtual DuPSUG - Extend AI with PowerShell Functions with Doug Finke** With the relaunch of the Dutch PowerShell User Group, we are also restarting our online content. T

I'm attending the Dutch PowerShell User Group Virtual event now - Extend AI with PowerShell Functions with Doug Finke

#Microsoft #PowerShell #Community #DuPSUG

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Attending the virtual event, great sessions ahead!
#PSConfEU #MiniCon2025 #Community #Microsoft

That's what someone mentioned in the comments, too ❤️ good stuff!

PowerShell is fun :)Windows 11 25H2’s removal of WMIC and the PowerShell alternative You probably used it in the past, wmic.exe :) The Command-Line interface for querying WMI information has been removed from Windows 11 25H2 and will not be reintroduced in future versions of Window…

You probably used it in the past, wmic.exe The CLI interface for querying WMI information has been removed from Windows 11 25H2. In this blog post, I will highlight what that means and how you can utilize PowerShell as an alternative

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#PowerShell #WMIC

PowerShell is fun :)Using -OutVariable in PowerShell It’s one of the Common Parameters, but not used that often :) In this brief blog post, I will outline its advantages and explain why you should consider using it.

It's one of the Common Parameters, but not used that often :) In this brief blog post, I will outline its advantages and explain why you should consider using it.

#PowerShell #CommonParameters

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PowerShell is fun :)Do While, While and Do Until in PowerShell I used this again in a few scripts while creating packages in Intune for a customer, where I had to wait for specific tasks to finish. In this brief blog post, I will outline how it works and discu…

I used this again in a few scripts while creating packages in Intune for a customer, where I had to wait for specific tasks to finish. In this brief blog post, I will outline how it works and discuss its use cases.

#PowerShell #DoWhileUntil

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Microsoft Community Contributor - 2025 was issued by Microsoft Security to Harm Veenstra. The Microsoft Community Contributor badge is issued to members participating and earning credits in Entra Advisors private community, Data Security & Privacy CCP, Management CCP and/or Security Custom...

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PowerShell is fun :)Search and download Microsoft Updates using the MSCatalogLTS PowerShell module You can use the Microsoft Update Catalog site to search and download Microsoft Updates, but there’s also MSCatalogLTS :-) In this blog post, I will demonstrate how it works and explain why it…

You can use the Microsoft Update Catalog site to search and download Microsoft Updates, but there’s also MSCatalogLTS  In this blog post,I will demonstrate how it works and explain why it’s superior to the traditional catalog site.

#PowerShell #Updates #Security

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PowerShell is fun :)PowerShell v7.5.3 and v7.4.12 releases Two days ago, PowerShell v7.5.3 (Current) and v7.4.12 (LTS) were released. You might not have even noticed it updating in the background because Windows Update did it for you ;-) In this brief blog…

Two days ago, PowerShell v7.5.3 (Current) and v7.4.12 (LTS) were released. In this brief blog post, I will list the changes from the release notes and URLs.

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#PowerShell #Releases

Should be fixed now 👌

ICYMI: The azureedge.net certificate has expired, this results in not being able to install the Nuget provider needed for PowerShell modules.
github.com/PowerShell/P... for more information and updates. Workaround: Set system date to September 8th.

Do you preferer working sitting on your (game) chair or standing? #WorkFromHome

PowerShell is fun :)No more PowerShell v2.0 in Windows 11 and Server 2025? While we sometimes discuss whether to use Windows PowerShell v5 or PowerShell 7, PowerShell v2.0 is being removed in the newer builds of Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025. In this brief blog post,…

While we sometimes discuss whether to use Windows PowerShell v5 or PowerShell 7, PowerShell v2.0 is being removed in the newer builds of Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025. In this brief blog post, I will share some information about this topic.

#PowerShell #v2

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Work hard, play hard 😅 Battle Pass Season 5 100% #CallofDuty

PowerShell is fun :)Analyze SPF records using the PowerShell module SpfAnalyzer I regularly check SPF records for syntax and entries during Exchange migrations or when troubleshooting mail flow. The SpfAnalyzer module from Jiri Formacek can help with that. In this blog post, I…

I regularly check SPF records for syntax and entries during Exchange migrations or when troubleshooting mail flow. The SpfAnalyzer module from Jiri Formacek can help with that. In this blog post, I will show you how it works.

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#PowerShell #SPF #DMARC #DNS

PowerShell is fun :)Update your Lenovo using the LSUClient PowerShell module I like my Lenovo hardware, and I want to keep it up to date with the latest drivers, firmware, and other software updates. In this small blog post, I will show you how you can do that using the LSU…

I like my Lenovo hardware, and I want to keep it up to date with the latest drivers, firmware, and other software updates. In this small blog post, I will show you how you can do that using the LSUClient module from Jantari.

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#PowerShell #Lenovo #Update

PowerShell is fun :)Using the Indented.Net.IP PowerShell module for IPv4 Subnet math I still do some networking, although not as much as I did during my CCNP certification, and I eventually memorized subnet calculations. That, and using IP Calculators ;-) In this blog post, I will …

I still do some networking, although not as much as I did during my CCNP certification, and I eventually memorized subnet calculations. In this blog post, I will show you how you can use Chris Dent‘s PowerShell module for that. #PowerShell #Networking

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2025 Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) was issued by Microsoft MVP and Student Ambassadors Communities to Harm Veenstra. The Microsoft MVP Program recognizes outstanding members of technical communities for their community participation and willingness to help others. Above all else, it is a people-powered program, made...

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I just received a new badge from the Microsoft Tech Community forum 💓Such a great forum to help and learn, you can find me in the PowerShell and Intune sections.

#Microsoft #Community #Learn #Share #MVPBuzz

PowerShell is fun :)Using the Microsoft-Extractor-Suite PowerShell module for collecting Microsoft Online logs Collecting logs from various Microsoft Endpoints, like Entra, 365 Services, and Azure, can be a hassle sometimes. The Microsoft-Extractor-Suite module from Joey Rentenaar and Korstiaan Tam can help…

Collecting logs from various Microsoft Endpoints, like Entra, 365 Services, and Azure, can be a hassle. The Microsoft-Extractor-Suite module from Joey Rentenaar and Korstiaan Stam can help you with that!
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#PowerShell #Logs #Security

My blog website is in the Top 10 Most-starred Intune Repositories on GitHub :) #9 with 619 Stars!

#PowerShell #Intune #GitHub #MVPBuzz

PowerShell is fun :)Exploring the PowerShell Gallery using PSGalleryExplorer The PowerShell Gallery is the primary source for downloading most of your modules. You can search and find information about them using the website or… By using the PSGalleryExplorer module f…

The PowerShell Gallery is the primary source for downloading most of your modules. You can search and find information about them using the website or… By using the PSGalleryExplorer module from Jake Morrison🙂

#PowerShell #PSGallery

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PowerShell is fun :)PowerShell v5.x and v7.x differences This is a question I often get: Why or when should I use PowerShell v5 or v7? In this blog post, I will highlight key points from the excellent Microsoft Learn article on this topic and share some …

This is a question I often get: Why or when should I use PowerShell v5 or v7? In this blog post, I will highlight key points from the excellent Microsoft Learn article on this topic and share some personal experiences.

#PowerShell #Version

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PowerShell is fun :)Custom Compliance PowerShell script for detecting additional local Administrators One of our customers wanted to be sure that there were no additional accounts in the local Administrators group on their Intune devices, and… That’s where Custom Compliance policies com…

I updated the post and scripts so that it detects the Administrators group and Administrator account for non-English Windows versions

#PowerShell #Intune

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It's finally here, my new MVP Ring 2025-2026 ❤️ This is the unboxing video 😁

#Microsoft #MVPBuzz #PowerShell

PowerShell is fun :)Using Get-NetNeighbor to retrieve MAC, Vendor and IP details in PowerShell I just moved to my new house and reconfigured all my network equipment. I wanted to know which MAC address belongs to which Vendor and the corresponding IP details, as well as the open ports. In th…

I just moved to my new house and reconfigured all my network equipment. I wanted to know which MAC address belongs to which Vendor and the corresponding IP details, as well as the open ports.
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#PowerShell #Networking