Summary: Learn how to use a Windows PowerShell function in Windows 8.1 to get partition information. How can I use Windows PowerShell on my computer running Windows 8.1 to find disk partition information? Use the Get-Partition function.
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about examining the issues surrounding Windows PowerShell best practices. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. One of the best things about TechEd, no matter where it is held, is the chance to meet up with people who we do not normally get to see. For example, this year in Houston, Texas at...
Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to discover a webcam attached to your laptop. How can I use Windows PowerShell to find a webcam or camera that is attached to my laptop? Use the Get-CimInstance or the Get-WmiObject cmdlet, examine the Win32_PnpEntity WMI class, and look for ...
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to find and disable webcams and cameras. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. It is really interesting (at least to me) the way certain questions seem to swirl around like trigger fish taking up residence near a coral reef. They keep coming back, although they...
Summary: Easily determine if you have a Windows PowerShell profile. I am not sure if I have a Windows PowerShell profile. How can I easily find out? Use Test-Path and the $profile automatic variable: Test-Path $PROFILE
