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Aug 6, 2012
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PowerTip: Using Tabs in PowerShell

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Summary: Learn about creating tabs in Windows PowerShell by using the t in a script to produce a tab? Answer: "`thi" Question: That syntax above is ugly. What happens if I put a space in it like this: “`t hi”? Answer: If you include a space in the line like “`t hi”, then you will tab over one tab stop and one additional spac...

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Aug 6, 2012
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Community: All about PowerShell Saturday

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Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about the Windows PowerShell community involvement with PowerShell Saturday. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. One of the great things about Windows PowerShell is the strength of our community. Let’s face it, Windows PowerShell is not exactly the easiest technology to learn how to ...

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Aug 5, 2012
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PowerTip: Switch and Other Things

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Summary: Learn to post powerful Windows PowerShell command and other things. Question: What is the most powerful command in PowerShell? Answer:  Switch Question: What is `t used for?Answer: Tab

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Aug 5, 2012
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Weekend Scripter: Introducing the Scripting Guys PowerShell LoveOmatic

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Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson shows how to use Windows PowerShell to send random email messages at random times. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. It is Sunday in Charlotte, North Carolina in the deep south of the United States. This morning I am reflecting on a conversation I had with Ashley McGlone, a Microsoft PFE and my ...

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Aug 4, 2012
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PowerTip: Finding the Type of an Object

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Question: What .NET Framework class is leveraged by the Get-EventLog cmdlet? Answer: System.Diagnostics.EventLogEntry Question: How would I find the above information? Answer: Get-EventLog application | get-member  

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