Jeffery Hicks is an IT veteran with over 30 years of experience, much of it spent as an IT infrastructure consultant specializing in Microsoft server technologies with an emphasis on automation and efficiency. He is a multi-year recipient of the Microsoft MVP Award.

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
Create a new scheduled task in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 with Powershell in part two of this series by Jeff Hicks.

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
You have the power! Manage scheduled tasks in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 with Powershell in part one of this series.

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
Learn how to import Hyper-V virtual machines using Hyper-V Manager and Powershell with this helpful tutorial by Jeff Hicks.

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
You have the shiny new Windows release installed — now what? Jeff Hicks shows you the first five steps to take with Windows 8.

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
We’re back to backups! Jeff Hicks shows how to export Hyper-V virtual machines using PowerShell and Hyper-V Manager.

Last Update: Dec 03, 2024
We’re at the end of our instructive series on Hyper-V! For good measure, Jeff Hicks runs through the steps in managing Windows 8 Client Hyper-V with PowerShell.

Last Update: Dec 03, 2024
It’s all Hyper-V, all the time! In part four of this series, Jeff Hicks shows you how to create a new virtual machine based on an existing VHD file.

Last Update: Dec 03, 2024
In part 3 of our Windows 8 Client Hyper-V series, Jeff Hicks walks you through the steps of adding virtual machines.

Last Update: Dec 03, 2024
Hyper-V was developed to scratch the itch that Windows Virtual PC couldn’t satisfy. Jeff Hicks discusses using Windows 8 client Hyper-V in the first of a five-part series.

Last Update: Jul 29, 2025
One of the perks of PowerShell 3 is the ability to update help files. Jeff Hicks shows you how to create your own update system.

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024
We’re at the end of our multi-part series on creating custom objects in PowerShell! Discover the enhancements found in PowerShell v3.0.

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
Learn to create PowerShell custom objects from scratch in part three of this series.