I'm going to be talking about using #Chocolatey and #Ansible to manage software on #Windows on the Chocolatey Fest track at PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit next month.
Don't miss out on your ticket!
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Chocolatey Fest 2026 is coming together, and your idea could be part of it.
Don’t let the schedule form without you 👇
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🚨 Just 18 days left! 🚨 Don’t miss your chance to submit for Chocolatey Fest at the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit in Bellevue, WA, April 13-16, 2026! 🗓️
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#ChocolateyFest #PSHSummit
🚨 Exciting news! 🚨 The Call for Proposals (CFP) for Chocolatey Fest 2026 @ #PSHSummit is NOW OPEN! 🎉 Submit your session ideas by February 13 at midnight. Don't miss out! 🌟👉 sessionize.com/chocolatey-f... #ChocolateyFest2026 #Chocolatey
I'm suddenly reminded that corporate phishing training is a warning, not an instruction manual.
Went through my sticker stash and (attempted to) cover my laptop. Which naturally lead to a his and hers comparison.
* I _think_ I can support as far back as Pwsh 7.0, but leaning towards making 7.4 the line in the sand.
* Easier branding without having to mess with shortcuts like in v1.
Early days yet. Likely to need to do preview releases so keep an eye out for them.
I sat down to work on #BurntToast this afternoon and it very quickly spiralled into working on a v2 release.
At the moment this is looking like:
* Moving to binary (i.e. compiled C#) module.
* Dropping support for Windows #PowerShell.
Created a visual notification designer and testing tool for the #BurntToast PowerShell module @toastit.dev . Design notifications with a GUI, test them instantly, then copy the #PowerShell command to use in your scripts! Still a work in progress. Might be a bad idea lol. github.com/hov172/BurnT...
Did you know #PowerShell has a load of built-in PEBKAC repellent? Learn all about it on Wednesday at the Pacific PowerShell user group where I teach you all you will hopefully need to know to add parameter validation to your code.
🔗 Link:
Thanks again to @andrewpla.tech for having me on #PowerShell Wednesday and the PowerShell Podcast recent. Had a blast, always love talking about toast (and catching up with a mate!)
BurntToast turns #PowerShell into lovely toast notifications
Here’s @toastit.dev creating a toast notification with a button that launches Notepad. Use your imagination and think of the possibilities!
Try it yourself:
Install-Module BurntToast
New-BurntToastNotification
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I just published version 1.0.0 of psedit. It's a terminal-based editor for PowerShell. This includes a new variable window, some bug fixing, YAML syntax highlighting and updates to the latest version of GUI.cs. github.com/ironmansoftw...
It’s wild to think the BurntToast #PowerShell module has been making Windows notifications for 10 years.
In our latest PowerShell Podcast episode, I got to chat with its creator @toastit.dev about finally hitting version 1.0 after a decade of community love and iteration.
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@dotdot.horse challenged me to a contest of skill. I accepted.
Eldoria. She is now... TOASTED!
Thanks to @toastit.dev for the awesome BurntToast library!
For giggles, Eldoria will use BurntToast to create and update a toast during battles. :)
youtu.be/ImB9gd61rlo
#gamedev #powershell
This PowerShell Wednesday, we raise a toast (notification)!
@toastit.dev , the mind behind BurntToast, is showing how to make toast notifications in #PowerShell and what's new in v1
2pm ET, or watch at your convenience
That is a whole different price bracket from the Portal though. Part of the calculus for me when I was weighing things up was that I couldn't guarantee that the kids wouldn't be on the Xbox when I was trying to play from wherever I was at.
This is just commentary on remote gaming in general, not the Portal or PS Remote Play as I'm not in that ecosystem.
I personally ended up getting a Steam Deck and play games locally on that as then I know I can use it anywhere (including long plan trips with no WiFi).
Your experience is going to be largely dictated by your internet connections (at home and wherever you're at). I wouldn't count on hotel WiFi being all that great for it.
The type of games being played can have an impact too. e.g. you're probably not going to want to be playing anything competitive
Obligitory @pepperraccoon.com sticker given the #stabbyTuesday vibes: pepperraccoon.com/products/a-l...
Two pills, red pill that says "AI is the future" and the blue pill says "AI is going to kill us all". The words Tech Bros in the middle panel, and then Morpheus saying "Did you just take both pills??"
Stickers for the real important issues:
@stevenjudd.bsky.social is back on the #PowerShell Podcast 🎙️
We talked about beginnings, pushing through the “valley of despair,” and why community is the key to growth.
Clip below 👇 Full episode here: youtu.be/yu6RVPwp8KY
Photo of round-ish acrylic pin badges on backing cards. The pins are circles with the letters "AI" crossed out. There are two color versions. One is pink and dark blue, the other is green and light blue.
Are you an AI hater? Then these pins are for you! Just dropped in my shop! Made from eco-friendly recycled acrylic. ✨ shop.breelundberg.com/product/anti...
Join Josh King for a look at his BurntToast PowerShell module! BurntToast acts like a personal chef for your Windows notifications Josh will recap BurntToast’s history and reveal what lies ahead for this fantastic module. #powershell @toastit.dev
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Come join me (virtually) at next week's RTPSUG meeting where I'll be talking about the past, present, and future of #BurntToast www.meetup.com/research-tri... #PowerShell
Too many legends for one stage to hold!
Day 1 of #TechMentor is done. We had a great time and a great audience.
