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How to Add Data to an XML File Using Windows PowerShell

July 29, 2010 Jul 29, 2010 07/29/10

ScriptingGuy1

(image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I need to be able to use Windows PowerShell to add data to an XML file. Unfortunately, there is no Add-XML cmdlet available. I thought about using the Windows PowerShell Add-Content cmdlet and trying to write my data to the file, but it never worked correctly. I never could get all of those angle thingies to line up...

Hey, Scripting Guy! How Can I Quickly Check Stocks with Windows PowerShell?

November 19, 2009 Nov 19, 2009 11/19/09

ScriptingGuy1

(image)   (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I have a customized MSN home page. I really like the new layout, but it is rather inefficient to open Internet Explorer, and wait for a few minutes just to check out the latest stock prices. What I need is a Windows PowerShell script that I can use to quickly retrieve my stock information without...

Hey, Scripting Guy! How Can I Use a Web Service to Find Weather for a Specific City?

November 18, 2009 Nov 18, 2009 11/18/09

ScriptingGuy1

(image)   (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I thought your script yesterday was pretty cool, but there is a problem with it. Retrieving the weather from a script is awesome; however, I need to know which cities are available. If I want to know the weather in Sydney, Australia (your example), I am all set. I’m sure you can see this ...