Matthew Dowst

@mdowst
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Father, author, blogger, enthusiast of all things PowerShell and automation. Solution architect at Quisitive specializing in the automation of IT Lifecycle Management.
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PowerShell can be wonderfully helpful right up until the string 'false' pretends to be true. This PoshBytes short walks through why if($value) is not the same as if($value -eq $true) and when that difference matters.

#PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps

https://youtube.com/shorts/UFuG_e99B0g

PoshBytes: Is That Really False?

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Attention, PowerShell enthusiasts! PowerShell Weekly for March 20, 2026 is live. Get your dose of automation goodness and stay ahead in the game.
#PowerShell #Automation #TechNews
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8715
DOWST.DEV | March 20, 2026

Ever spent time fighting Word formatting that refuses to behave?

In this PoshBytes episode I show an example of how PowerShell can automate Word. Because sometimes scripting around the problem is easier than solving it manually.

#PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps

https://youtube.com/shorts/IbDPqxVkCXA

PoshBytes: Fixing Word Formatting with PowerShell

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The wait is over! PowerShell Weekly for March 13, 2026 has just been published. Explore Announcements, Learning Resources, Community news, and more.
#PowerShell #Automation #TechNews
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8693
DOWST.DEV | March 13, 2026

PowerShell objects are not just data. They can DO things.

In this week’s PoshBytes: What the Method, I break down what methods are, how to call them, and how to find them using Get-Member.

Stop guessing. Start discovering.

# PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps

https://youtube.com/shorts/ab8jxoGQ-4M

PoshBytes: What the Method

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Just dropped the latest edition of PowerShell Weekly for March 6, 2026! Dive into the freshest scripts and tips to supercharge your workflow. Don’t miss out!
#PowerShell #Automation #TechNews
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8678
DOWST.DEV | March 6, 2026

Your Sort-Object is not broken. Your data type is.

New PoshBytes covers:
• Numeric strings vs real numbers
• Use expressions inside Sort-Object
• Keep your original data intact

https://youtube.com/shorts/1ZXM3XDo2-E

# PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps

PoshBytes: Why Is My Sort Order So Weird?

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Hot off the press! The newest issue of PowerShell Weekly for February 27, 2026 is now available. Stay updated with the latest in PowerShell and automation. Read it today!
#PowerShell #Automation #TechNews
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8654
DOWST.DEV | February 27, 2026

Is your item contained or in an array? If your PowerShell membership check keeps failing, you might have it backwards. New PoshBytes explains it clearly in under 90 seconds.

https://youtube.com/shorts/CpU3G7yWAZc

#PowerShell #Automation #Scripting #DevOps

PoshBytes: Is it Contained or In an Array?

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Your weekly dose of PowerShell magic has arrived! Discover Announcements, Blogs, Modules, and more in PowerShell Weekly for February 20, 2026. Time to level up!
#PowerShell #Automation #TechNews
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/?p=8636
DOWST.DEV | February 20, 2026