The “Hey, Scripting Guys!” blog has been retired. There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.

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Scripting Blog [archived]

Formerly known as the "Hey, Scripting Guy!" blog

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Find Start Apps

February 23, 2014 Feb 23, 2014 02/23/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to easily find start apps. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to find a particular app amid the clutter of small app icons on my Windows 8.1 device? (image) Use the Get-StartApps cmdlet and filter on the name— &...

Weekend Scripter: Pin PowerShell Script to Start Screen

February 23, 2014 Feb 23, 2014 02/23/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about pinning a Windows PowerShell script to the Windows 8.1 Start screen. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. The other day, the Scripting Wife and I had a couple of neighbors over for dinner. While munching on snacks, he said that he had recently upgraded his laptop from Windows&...

PowerTip: Get the Latest PowerShell Help

February 22, 2014 Feb 22, 2014 02/22/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to get the latest Windows PowerShell Help online. (image) I do not have Admin rights so I cannot update my local Windows PowerShell Help. How can I access the latest updated Help online? (image) Use the –online switched parameter with the Get-Help cmdlet...

PowerTip: Personalize Your Copy of PowerShell

February 21, 2014 Feb 21, 2014 02/21/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Easily add your user name to your Windows PowerShell console window. (image) I often start multiple Windows PowerShell consoles with different credentials. To avoid getting confused, how can I change the window title to my user name? (image) Use the $host automatic variable, and...

PowerTip: Find Status of PowerShell Preference Variables

February 20, 2014 Feb 20, 2014 02/20/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Easily find the status of Windows PowerShell Preference variables.(image) How can I see the preference settings that I can change with Windows PowerShell?(image) Look at variables that contain the word Preference in their name by using the Get-ChildItem and...

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