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Use PowerShell 5.0 to create temporary files in the temp folder

March 31, 2016 Mar 31, 2016 03/31/16
I_am_mr_ed
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson talks about using Windows PowerShell 5.0 on Windows 10 to create temporary files in the temporary folder.   Sometimes it is the little things that make life easier. You know, like a cereal bar … it’s not like a major technological breakthrough but it is much more convenient than getting a ...

Use PowerShell 5 to empty the recycle bin

March 30, 2016 Mar 30, 2016 03/30/16
I_am_mr_ed
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson talks about using Windows PowerShell 5.0 to empty the recycle bin on Windows 10   It seems that now days when I talk to someone about Windows PowerShell 5.0 they get all excited and go on and on about Desired State Configuration (DSC). Now, I will agree, DSC is awesome. DSC rocks! Even on ...

Using the new PowerShell ISE transcript tool

March 29, 2016 Mar 29, 2016 03/29/16
I_am_mr_ed
Summary: Ed Wilson, Microsoft Scripting Guy, talks about using the new Windows PowerShell 5.0 ISE Transcript tool.   One of my favorite features for Windows PowerShell has always been the transcript tool. I mean, it seems like it was made for Windows PowerShell … I guess it was. What am I talking about? Well, one of my favorite ways ...

Automatically Keep Log of PowerShell ISE Commands

November 11, 2015 Nov 11, 2015 11/11/15
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Ed Wilson, Microsoft Scripting Guy, talks about using the new transcript command in the Windows PowerShell ISE. (image)  Hey, Scripting Guy! I might be alone in this, but I love using the transcript tool in the Windows PowerShell console. I really wish I could have a transcript in the Windows PowerShell ISE because that is what I...