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		<title>Finding the Right ConvertTo-Json -Depth Automatically in PowerShell</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Learn how to calculate the maximum depth of a JSON object in PowerShell using a recursive approach. This article explains the logic behind the Get-JsonDepth function, discusses why arbitrary depth limits should be avoided, and explores the balance between accuracy, maintainability, and performance when traversing complex object graphs.]]></description>
		
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		<title>PowerShell Remoting over SSH: Managing Linux from the PowerShell Console</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[PowerShell Remoting over SSH combines the power of PowerShell with the universal availability of SSH. Especially in environments where both Windows and Linux systems are managed, it provides a modern and flexible way of working.]]></description>
		
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		<title>A way to Secure Credentials in Your PowerShell Scripts</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jos Fissering]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Storing credentials in plain text within scripts is a common but risky practice. While it may seem convenient for automation, it exposes sensitive data to anyone with access to the code. In this article, we explore a safer approach using PowerShell’s ConvertTo-SecureString and ConvertFrom-SecureString to encrypt passwords tied to a specific user and machine. This method significantly reduces the risk of credential leaks while keeping automation seamless.]]></description>
		
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		<title>When Automation Goes Wrong: A Painful Lesson in PowerShell</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jos Fissering]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Have you ever written a script that worked perfectly in testing, only to cause chaos in production? I have, and it was one of the most stressful days of my career.

This experience changed how I write scripts. More checks, fewer assumptions, and no blind trust in defaults.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Switch Statements in PowerShell: The Swiss Army Knife of Decision Making</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Casper Stekelenburg]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Switch statements in PowerShell are like the Swiss Army knife of control flow &#8211; they can handle multiple conditions with the elegance of a ballet dancer and the efficiency of a German engineer. Think of them as the sophisticated cousin of the if-else statement who went to college, learned multiple languages, and now works at [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enums in PowerShell: Strongly Typed Values for Robust Scripts</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jos Fissering]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Enums in PowerShell provide a clean way to work with strongly typed values, improving readability, maintainability, and reducing errors. By grouping related constants under a single type, you avoid magic numbers and hardcoded strings, gain autocompletion, and enable built-in validation in functions. Whether you use native syntax, Add-Type with C#, or classes with static properties, enums make your scripts more robust and easier to manage.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Dot Sourcing in PowerShell: The Art of Script Inclusion (Without the Drama)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Casper Stekelenburg]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dot sourcing is like the PowerShell equivalent of borrowing your neighbor&#8217;s tools &#8211; except instead of forgetting to return them, you get to keep everything permanently in your workspace. It&#8217;s a powerful feature that allows you to run a script in the current scope rather than in a new, child scope, making all its goodies [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>PowerShell: Hashtable vs PSCustomObject Explained</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jos Fissering]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hashtables and PSCustomObjects may look similar in PowerShell, but they serve very different purposes. This post explores their syntax, performance, and practical use cases, helping you choose the right structure for dynamic data handling or clean output formatting.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Why Your Intune File Commits Fail in PowerShell 7.4+</title>
		<link>https://dutchscriptingguys.com/why-your-intune-file-commits-fail-in-powershell-7-4/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jos Fissering]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:46:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[PowerShell 7.4 introduces a subtle but impactful change: the default encoding for HTTP requests is now UTF-8 instead of ASCII. This shift can cause unexpected issues when working with the Microsoft Graph API, particularly during .intunewin file commits in Intune. In this post, I explain the root cause, share workarounds, and offer practical solutions to keep your automation workflows running smoothly.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Automating LEGO Instruction Downloads with PowerShell</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jos Fissering]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tired of manually downloading LEGO building instructions? This PowerShell function automates the process by fetching the instruction page, filtering valid PDF links, and saving them neatly into a folder per set. Whether you're organizing your collection or just love scripting, this tool adds efficiency and fun to your LEGO hobby.]]></description>
		
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