PowerShell function to calculate data transfer time
This PowerShell function will calculate how long it will take to transfer a given number of bytes at a given speed (in bits per second). Optionally, you can specify transfer…
How to output objects from your own PowerShell functions
This example of PowerShell code shows how to output objects from your own functions. The basic tasks you do to accomplish this in your function are: Assemble the values into…
Exploring COM with PowerShell
What is COM? I hope to explain how to use COM object in PowerShell. A COM object is an interface into an application or Windows. For example the Excel COM…
PowerShell script to generate a Rainmeter skin
I recently discovered Rainmeter, a desktop customization tool that lets you use some really nice looking gadgets. I wanted a simple skin to show disk free space. I have five…
PowerShell and the Registry, a Quick Start
It's very easy to access the registry in PowerShell. Usually you will want to read or write to the registry. These examples show how. The registry key in these examples…
Installing CentOS on Hyper-V
CentOS installs on Hyper-V with one minor change to the default settings. The install DVD wasn't booting. In firmware, I unchecked "Enable Secure Boot". Now the install DVD boots and…