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Use PowerShell to Discover Multi-Monitor Information

October 3, 2013 Oct 3, 2013 10/3/13
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about how to use Windows PowerShell to discover multi-monitor configuration information on your computer.  (image)  Hey, Scripting Guy! I am a long time reader, but a first time writer. I have been following your blog for years. You are awesome! I have become good at navigating ...

Hey, Dude! Where Are My Methods?

September 20, 2013 Sep 20, 2013 09/20/13
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Windows PowerShell MVP, Richard Siddaway, talks about WMI's missing methods in Windows PowerShell. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today we have a guest blog post by Windows PowerShell MVP, Richard Siddaway. Richard has been working with Microsoft technologies for 25 years and has spent time in most  IT roles, ...

Use PowerShell to Report and Set Monitor Brightness

July 25, 2013 Jul 25, 2013 07/25/13
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to report and set monitor brightness. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today I was exploring the Root/WMI namespace in Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) on my Windows 8 laptop. I happened to run across a few WMI classes that I had not messed ...