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Microsoft has released a new PowerShell script that enables administrators to update bootable media with the “Windows UEFI CA 2023” certificate to boost system security. This update specifically targets vulnerabilities exploited by the BlackLotus UEFI bootkit, which is a sophisticated threat capable of bypassing Secure Boot protections. What is BlackLotus UEFI? BlackLotus UEFI is a…

PowerShell is a powerful scripting language for many reasons. One such reason is its support for conditional logic, which can help you supercharge your PowerShell scripts to make them even more efficient and effective. In this article, I’m going to teach you how to use If, Else, and Elseif conditional logic and explain how this…

Need to search for or extract a substring inside a PowerShell string? Never fear, PowerShell substring is here! In this article, I guide you through how to ditch objects and search inside strings. The PowerShell substring Although you’ll hear me go on and on about object in the pipeline, there’s nothing wrong with parsing strings…

This guide explores the PowerShell Trim methods in detail, with real-world examples and practical tips on how to use each method effectively in PowerShell scripts. Effective string handling in PowerShell is a cornerstone of clean, efficient scripting, especially when handling user input, log data, or file paths. In PowerShell scripting, precision in string manipulation is vital for cross-platform efficiency, making methods like Trim, TrimStart, and TrimEnd indispensable tools for…

Take your PowerShell programming to a new level by learning how to use classes.

Microsoft has rolled out a new update that enables administrators to use PowerShell scripts with Windows Autopatch to resolve policy conflicts more efficiently. Windows Autopatch is a cloud-based service that helps organizations automate the update process for Windows, Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Teams. What causes policy conflicts? Microsoft explains that…

Are you creating PowerShell scripts for the first time? One important skill to master is how to write PowerShell functions, which work as a block of code that you can easily reuse. In this article, you will learn about the basics of building your first function and how to call it when you need it….

In this guide, you will learn about using PowerShell comments to help you better document your code and provide comment-based help capabilities for your PowerShell functions. By the end of this guide, you will be proficient and immediately effective at creating PowerShell comments to enhance readability and create documentation for your PowerShell scripts. Ready? Let’s…

Microsoft has recently announced the public preview of its Entra PowerShell module, a new command-line tool designed for IT administrators. This module enables the programmatic management and automation of Microsoft Entra resources, streamlining administrative tasks and enhancing efficiency. The new Microsoft Entra PowerShell module is built on and fully interoperable with the Microsoft Graph PowerShell…

Whether you’re a PowerShell pro or just starting out, it’s useful to know how to check your PowerShell version. We’ll explain how to do that in this guide. How to check your PowerShell version Let’s quickly check the version of PowerShell installed on your device: For more details on the different ways to check the…

Looking to install the latest version of Powershell? Here’s the tutorial to install the latest version of the platform.

PowerShell is a cross-platform object-oriented language and shell that IT pros can use to manage computers running Windows, Linux, and macOS. PowerShell can automate tasks across thousands of computers simultaneously. If you’ve ever wondered what PowerShell is and what it’s for, this article aims to answer some of the most common questions you may have…