Josh King

Josh King

@toastit.dev

Geek, Father, Walking Helpdesk. Former Microsoft MVP, Cloud and Datacenter Management. He/Him

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If you've wanted to move to #IaC, to use #Terraform and #Ansible, and maybe not quite sure which to use when, why not both? Moving from traditional server management to #IaC can be a bit overwhelming, but using the tool that the tool is best at makes the jump easier! 🔗 bit.ly/4eJt7Ef #DevOps

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Are your #DevOps tools solving problems — or adding complexity? At #PSConfEU, @allwayshype.com shows how combining #Terraform + #Ansible enables: ✅ Better #automation ✅ Consistent builds ✅ Scalable workflows Tech matters — but people matter more. 👉 youtu.be/ZFNM0wisenE?si=3kd... #PowerShell #IT

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Your terminal prompt can show your branch, unpushed commits, and command duration automatically. No git status needed. Mine runs on Starship (starship.rs). Find my new Youtube short about it on my channel: www.youtube.com/@Ba4bes What does your prompt look like? Share a screenshot! #devtools #git

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! www.powershellsummit.org

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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! 🗓️ Share your insights & innovations w/ our community! Submit your proposals now at ch0.co/cfp #ChocolateyFest #PSHSummit

ch0.coChocolatey Fest 2026 @ PowerShell Summit : Call for SpeakersChocolatey Fest is a community-driven conference focused on Windows automation (WinOps), DevOps practices, and the broader ecosystem around Chocolatey...

I'm suddenly reminded that corporate phishing training is a warning, not an instruction manual.

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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.

* 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.

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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:

meetup.comCliff diving with PowerShell (And other bad ideas) (by Stephen Valdinger), Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 6:00 PM | MeetupMuch like you wouldn't go BASE jumping without a parachute, you wouldn't hand a script to someone with validation, right? Right??? In this session, we'll cover some tips an

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!)

Andrew Pla@andrewpla.tech

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 1/2

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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 1/2

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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...

github.comRelease 1.0.0 · ironmansoftware/pseditWhat's Changed #64 upgrade to terminal gui 1.17.1 by @halvarsson in #65 Add support for YAML by @adamdriscoll in #70 Add YAML to file save. by @adamdriscoll in #71 Fixes #66 by @adamdriscoll in #7...

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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. 1/2

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In gearing up to release #BurntToast v1.0.0, I'd love to highlight some interesting (either visually or technically) uses of the module. If you're able to share an example, that you don't mind my including in a blog post, please let me know! #PowerShell

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🖤 New art drop: Lilly and the Blob A soft sketch of a quiet girl and her unsettling little friend. They're misunderstood—but maybe you get it. Now available as a sticker and more on Redbubble 💀✨ #creepycute #emoart #stickerdrop #nzart www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1712...

redbubble.comLilly and the Blob by HauntAndDoodles | RedbubbleMeet Lilly, a quiet soul drifting between reality and reverie, gently cradling her unsettling companion—Blob. With tangled teeth and hollow eyes, Blob might look like a nightmare, but to Lilly, it's s...

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I’m honored to be the recipient of the Sean Kearney #PowerShell Spirit award at #pshsummit Sean was a huge influence on the PowerShell community, and I’m truly humbled. His positivity, passion, and impact continue to live on through the people he inspired.

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It's been nearly two years since I've written an article for my technical journal. While it's not exactly directly related to #PowerShell, it is related to community and mentorship. #tsql2sday #CareerDevelopment #TechCommunity #TechMentoring #Mentorship thedavecarroll.com/powershell/m...

thedavecarroll.comMentorship - T-SQL TuesdayThis past weekend, I attended my first SQL Saturday event in Atlanta and I had a blast. One of the lightning talks was on The Benefits of Mentoring, and the speaker invited bloggers to write about the...

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🚀 Call For Sponsors! Join us at the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2025 and showcase your brand to a global community of PowerShell enthusiasts and tech professionals. Visit [Link in bio] to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. #PSHSUMMIT25 #SPONSOR #PowerShell

My eldest has been asking me to setup a Redbubble account for her for a while now and over the weekend we finally did it. She's posted a number of her original designs, with more to come. Please check out her store and pick up a sticker if you like her style: www.redbubble.com/people/Haunt...

redbubble.comHauntAndDoodles Shop | RedbubbleHauntAndDoodles is an independent artist creating amazing designs for great products such as t-shirts, stickers, posters, and phone cases.

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Exciting News! Scholarship Applications Are OPEN for the OnRamp Program at #PSHSummit. Are you new to IT? Ready to dive into PowerShell, DevOps, and a fantastic tech community? The OnRamp program is here to kickstart your career. powershellsummit.org/onramp #PowerShell #DevOps #TechCareers