PowerShell Weekly for September 11, 2026

## Blogs, Articles, and Posts - Bringing back the power of PowerShell’s authoring experience for Microsoft Desired State Configuration [https://www.idontlikeai.dev/bringing-back-the-power-of-powershells-authoring-experience-for-microsoft-desired-state-configuration/] Microsoft DSC and PowerShell can now combine their capabilities, offering a more powerful authoring experience. - Run a PowerShell Workload on a Local Kubernetes Cluster That Talks to Microsoft Graph [https://powers-hell.com/2026/09/08/run-a-powershell-workload-on-a-local-kubernetes-cluster-that-talks-to-microsoft-graph/] This article demonstrates how to run a PowerShell workload on a local Kubernetes cluster that authenticates to Microsoft Graph using workload identity and reports on the Intune device estate on a schedule. - Writing Your First PowerShell Script That Does Something Useful [https://techygeekshome.info/first-powershell-script-practical-guide/] Learn how to build a practical PowerShell script from scratch, covering topics like param blocks, error handling, and object output. - Microsoft tells IT admins to replace slmgr.vbs with PowerShell now [https://4sysops.com/archives/microsoft-tells-it-admins-to-replace-slmgr-vbs-with-powershell-now/] Microsoft advises IT administrators to switch from slmgr.vbs to PowerShell for Windows activation automation due to VBScript removal, helping to ensure smoother workflows. - Calculating in PowerShell [https://powershellisfun.com/2026/09/10/calculating-in-powershell/] A blog post showing options for basic math and calculations in PowerShell, helping users remember the Terminal’s calculation capabilities. - From the PowerShell community on Reddit: Matrix Transforms in PowerShell [https://www.reddit.com/r/PowerShell/comments/1vydspu/matrix_transforms_in_powershell/] The Matrix module lets us create and apply matrices in PowerShell, using CSS-compatible syntax. This means we can scale, rotate, and translate points in PowerShell. ## Projects, Scripts, and Modules - Magic Variables or Automatic Variables [https://gist.github.com/Jaykul/9ce585018dbd3d64f8fab9cc7347a4a2] Magic Variables or Automatic Variables. GitHub Gist: instantly share code, notes, and snippets. - GliderUI [https://github.com/mdgrs-mei/GliderUI] Cross-platform Desktop GUI framework for PowerShell powered by Avalonia ## Community - Learn PowerShell by Solving Real Problems [https://powershellpodcast.podbean.com/e/learn-powershell-by-solving-real-problems/] David McFall shares practical tips and real-world examples on using PowerShell for automation, mentorship, and solving problems in various Microsoft environments. ## Fun - Doom in PowerShell [https://bsky.app/profile/mrpowershell.com/post/3mv76r3gn6227] Say it isn’t so, or is, don’t know which one really. - Did you know PowerShell can play music? [https://youtu.be/iEahDr81Pno] Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Check out psweekly.dowst.dev [https://psweekly.dowst.dev/] for all past editions as well as a searchable archive.