Matthew Dowst

Your favorite newsletter is here! PowerShell Weekly for October 23, 2026 is packed with Blogs, Books, Projects, and Event updates. Ready to boost your skills? #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=9323

Get your PowerShell fix! PowerShell Weekly for October 16, 2026 is now live. Packed with Announcements, Articles, Projects, and Event updates for IT pros. Dive in! #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=9305

PowerShell enthusiasts, rejoice! PowerShell Weekly for October 9, 2026 is out now. Discover community modules, projects, scripts, and more to streamline your tasks. #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=9290

PowerShell Weekly for October 2, 2026 is out! Enjoy an extra-large edition this week after I took last week off for a much-needed unplugged vacation. #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=9266

Me: I don't have a problem Also me: maybe I should hold onto this CAT-5 patch cable that hasn't been plugged into anything since Bush was in office

The new edition of PowerShell Weekly for September 18, 2026 is live! Get your hands on the latest insights and advancements in PowerShell. Perfect weekend reading for every IT pro! #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=9244

Why is Microsoft Word the only application on the planet that doesn't populate the Find box when you highlight something and hit Ctrl+H?

PowerShell Weekly for September 11, 2026 has just dropped! Explore cutting-edge techniques and community news in this week's edition. Read it now and stay ahead of the curve! #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=9229

Fresh off the press! PowerShell Weekly for September 4, 2026 is here to brighten your day with Blogs, Learning Resources, and Fun sections. Ready to automate? #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=9209

Almost time for #PowerShell Mythbusters with @mdowst.dowst.dev this Thursday at 7PM EST / 6PM CST. Details and RSVP on our website: psoh.io/events/2026-...

Just released: The latest edition of PowerShell Weekly for August 28, 2026! Discover new scripts, best practices, and the latest news in the PowerShell community. Don't miss out! #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=9192

The wait is over! PowerShell Weekly for August 14, 2026 has just been published. Explore Announcements, Learning Resources, Community news, and more. #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=9160

@mdowst.dowst.dev joins us in September at the Ohio #PowerShell user group to talk PowerShell Mythbusters! Details, including the Meetup RSVP can be found at psoh.io/events/2026-...

Get your PowerShell fix! PowerShell Weekly for August 7, 2026 is now live. Packed with must-know scripts and tips for IT pros. Dive in! #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=9143

For anyone who updated #VSCode lately: Ctrl+, --> Search for "Modern UI" --> Uncheck I really hope they don't force this permanently like they did with Edge and rounded corners. And, yes, that is Ctrl key plus comma

Just dropped the latest edition of PowerShell Weekly for July 31, 2026! Explore announcements, blogs, books, community updates, and more. Don’t miss out! #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=9126

PowerShell enthusiasts, rejoice! PowerShell Weekly for July 24, 2026 is out now. Discover new ways to streamline your tasks and boost productivity. #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=9103

Fresh off the press! PowerShell Weekly for July 17, 2026 is here to brighten your day with the best automation insights and tricks. Ready to automate? #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=9080

PowerShell wizards, unite! The newest edition of PowerShell Weekly for July 10, 2026 is here. Unleash the power of automation with this week’s top tips and scripts. #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=9064

It’s that time of the week again! PowerShell Weekly for July 3, 2026 is here with announcements, blogs, scripts, and more to help to automate like a pro. #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=9043

Five minutes before the bus arrived, I was running around the house looking for my daughter's a blue shirt because I'd forgotten it was Spirit Day. As an automation engineer, I took that personally. So I built an AI workflow to fix that. youtu.be/xKyCbxb6h_s #Automation #AI #n8n #Productivity

PowerShell Weekly for June 26, 2026 is out now with Announcements, Community highlights, Fun sections, and more. Check it out! #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=9025

Schools send dozens of emails every week. Spirit days Permission slips Schedule changes Field trips The information is there...somewhere. So I built an AI-powered automation that turns all those emails into a simple list of what I actually need to know. youtu.be/xKyCbxb6h_s #Automation #AI #n8n

The Summer of PowerShell Variables continues this week with variables for all you Pipeline Masters out there. go.dowst.dev/summerofvars... #PowerShell #Automation #PoshBytes

We don't have an information shortage anymore. We have an information overload problem. In this video, I show how I use AI + automation to turn a flood of school emails into a short list of dates and action items. youtu.be/xKyCbxb6h_s #Automation #AI #n8n #Productivity #AutomatingMyLife

PowerShell Weekly for June 19, 2026 is here! Delve into the latest trends, scripts, and discussions in the PowerShell world. Essential reading for every PowerShell user! #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=9008

In my latest video, I take a look at the $200k missing LEGO mystery, and explore how simple processes automation could have prevented a lot of this drama. go.dowst.dev/lego?src=blu... #Automation #SmallBusiness #InventoryManagement #BusinessAutomation

The Summer of Variables wraps up Week 1 today! We've covered some of the common PowerShell automatic variables. Next week we dive into the variables made for script authors and module creators. The deeper cuts start Monday. go.dowst.dev/summerofvars... #PowerShell #Automation #PoshBytes

Attention, PowerShell enthusiasts! PowerShell Weekly for June 12, 2026 is live. Get your dose of automation goodness and stay ahead in the game. #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8985

How to Get Real ROI from Automation? Hint: It's more than Time Saved - Time Spent Building. In my latest video, I explore what makes an automation worth the investment and share design principles to help maximize its long-term value. go.dowst.dev/automationro... #Automation #DevOps #Productivity

Introducing the Summer of Variables! For the next 8 weeks, I'll be releasing a new PoshBit video every day covering the 47 different PowerShell automatic variable. One variable. 30 seconds or less. Every day. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #PowerShell #Automation #DevOps

It’s that time of the week again! PowerShell Weekly for June 5, 2026 is here with all the scripts and tips you need to automate like a pro. #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8968

New PoshBytes: The End of Arrays. Learn some surprisingly useful tricks for working with the end of PowerShell arrays. Reverse arrays, grab the last few items, and use negative indexes. youtube.com/shorts/z9wA0... #PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps

New edition alert! PowerShell Weekly for May 29, 2026 is packed with the latest tutorials, updates, and community insights. Don't miss your weekly dose of PowerShell wisdom! #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8947

Test-Path is a small command with a big job: helping your scripts check before they act. In this PoshBytes short, I show how to use it to avoid unnecessary errors and make automation more reliable. youtube.com/shorts/mUu8x... #PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps

PowerShell enthusiasts, the wait is over! The newest PowerShell Weekly for May 22, 2026 is out now. Catch up on all things PowerShell and elevate your scripting game. #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8919

PowerShell function names are more than personal preference. In this PoshBytes, I cover how `Get-Verb` helps you find approved verbs, make your commands easier to discover, and keep PowerShell from judging you. youtube.com/shorts/kEXed... #PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps

The wait is over! PowerShell Weekly for May 15, 2026 has just been published. Dive into the latest insights and scripts to make your life easier. #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8895

The latest edition of PowerShell Weekly for May 8, 2026 is here! Dive into the newest tips, tricks, and updates in the PowerShell world. Check it out now! #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8872

Stop downloading files one click at a time. Use Invoke-WebRequest in PowerShell and automate it in seconds. youtube.com/shorts/tcBer... #PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps

PowerShell Weekly for May 1, 2026 has just dropped! Explore cutting-edge techniques and community news in this week's edition. Read it now and stay ahead of the curve! #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8849

In PowerShell, clearing something and removing it are not the same thing. In this PoshBytes, I walk through the difference between Clear-ItemProperty and Remove-ItemProperty. Tiny command difference. Very different result. youtube.com/shorts/N51aK... #PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps

PowerShell Weekly for April 24, 2026 is here! Delve into the latest trends, scripts, and discussions in the PowerShell world. Essential reading for every PowerShell user! #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8827

Formatting output in PowerShell does not have to be messy. In this short PoshBytes, I walk through how to use the -f operator to simplify string handling and improve readability. youtube.com/shorts/CtXfn... #PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps

I just published a post on the new PowerShell CVE (CVE-2026-26143) with tips and guidance to ensure you are protected. I breakdown, who’s affected, how to check, and what to do next. www.dowst.dev/powershell-v... #PowerShell #CyberSecurity #DevOps #Automation

PowerShell Weekly for April 17, 2026 is out now with Announcements, Community highlights, Fun sections, and more. Check it out! #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8806

PowerShell does not care about case... unless you tell it to. Check out this PoshBytes short on case-sensitive operators and how to use them properly. #PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps youtube.com/shorts/STQo4...

It’s that time of the week again! PowerShell Weekly for April 10, 2026 is here with all the scripts and tips you need to automate like a pro. #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8782

Sometimes a value in PowerShell looks blank… but technically isn’t. In this PoshBytes short I show the difference between `IsNullOrEmpty()` and `IsNullOrWhiteSpace()` and why it matters. youtube.com/shorts/SpYXi... #PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps

Power up your week with PowerShell Weekly for April 3, 2026! Explore the latest automation techniques and tools to stay ahead. Don’t miss out! #PowerShell #Automation #TechNews psweekly.dowst.dev?p=8756