Run Go Programs from PowerShell
Run, build, and automate Go programs from PowerShell on Windows, including arguments, output, exit codes, and reusable executables.
Automation
Windows Scheduled Tasks vs Linux Cron Jobs
A practical comparison of Windows Task Scheduler and Linux cron jobs, including pros, cons, examples, and what each scheduler can and cannot do well.
WSL Cron to Task Scheduler: Trigger Windows Tasks
How to use cron inside WSL to trigger Windows scheduled tasks on the local computer and remote Windows servers, and how to start and keep WSL alive after boot.
Deploy with PowerShell Scheduled Tasks: Local and Remote
How to create scheduled tasks with PowerShell and use them to deploy scripts, copy files, run Robocopy, install MSI packages, and start BAT files on local or remote Windows computers.
WSL Cron to PowerShell: Copy Files, Restart Services
How to run PowerShell from a WSL cron job to copy files between Windows and WSL, run Windows scripts, restart WSL services such as Hugo, and restart Windows services such as IIS.
Fix Task Scheduler Error 2147750687
How to troubleshoot Windows Task Scheduler Event ID 101 with error value 2147750687, why it usually means another instance is already running, and how to fix overlapping or stuck scheduled tasks.
PowerShell for IT Inventory: Getting All Installed Apps from Remote Windows PCs
How to use PowerShell to discover Windows PCs, query installed applications remotely, and export a software inventory report.
PowerShell Meets Bash, CMD, and WSL: Working Across Windows and Linux
How to use PowerShell with Bash, CMD, JSON, and WSL when working across Windows and Linux.
PowerShell for Office and AD Deployment
PowerShell notes for Office deployment, Office activation firewall rules, Get-ADUser queries, and domain rejoin troubleshooting.
Manage Pinned Taskbar Items with PowerShell
How to list and remove Windows taskbar pinned applications with PowerShell and Shell.Application.