Ahead of his TechMentor session at Microsoft HQ, PowerShell expert Aleksandar Nikolić explains how AI tools like GitHub Copilot can help admins write, refactor, test and document scripts faster -- without replacing hard-earned PowerShell expertise.
A practical workaround shows how PowerShell developers can keep Windows Forms GUIs responsive by moving timer-driven processing into background jobs and using a second timer to update the interface only after the work is complete.
Brien Posey explains why PowerShell timers can cause Windows Forms dashboards to freeze or fail to update, and why keeping GUI scripts responsive requires a different approach to timed events.
Here's a look at five common PowerShell function mistakes that can make scripts harder to read, troubleshoot and reuse.
A PowerShell-based Hyper-V health check can be automated through Task Scheduler to provide a daily status report while also running hourly in silent mode unless a problem is detected.
Here are some practical version-control habits for PowerShell scripts, including separating change types, retaining old versions and embedding version details in script headers or app interfaces.
Semantic versioning gives PowerShell script changes clear meaning so you can evolve scripts quickly without letting updates devolve into chaos.
Running custom PowerShell scripts through RemoteApp can work effectively, but administrators may encounter several practical challenges involving script launching, execution policies, file blocking, and display scaling.
Hosting a custom PowerShell application through RemoteApp can introduce unexpected authentication and database permission challenges -- especially when Windows authentication and SQL Server backups are involved.
In Part 2 of this series, we'll learn how to use PowerShell to call the Stable Diffusion API directly, moving from a simple proof-of-concept script to a GUI-based tool for generating AI images on local hardware.
Build a cloud-free AI image generation workflow by wiring Stable Diffusion into Windows PowerShell, using open source tools and local hardware to create images directly from scripts.
Let's dive into some practical advice on naming conventions, variable management and code organization to keep dot sourced scripts efficient, consistent and secure.
Dot sourcing can simplify large PowerShell scripts -- but without a clear structure, it can quickly lead to chaos.
Let's follow up the last column with a step-by-step breakdown shows how the PowerShell script automates SQL Server backups, manages retention, logs activity and verifies data integrity.
Let's refine some of my earlier work to make things more efficient.