Stop, Start and Query the State of Local and Remote Windows Services with PowerShell

The following functions require you have Administrative privileges the to computers you are working with. These functions query the DisplayName property of the service, not the name. For instance, for the $DisplayName variable you would pass “Print Spooler” instead of “Spooler”.

PowerShell Script to Mount the Latest LeftHand SAN Snapshots

A PowerShell script to mount / unmount the latest LeftHand SAN snapshots of a volume for backup purposes.

PowerShell Script to Build a Custom WinPE v3.0 ISO

This script will build a custom WinPE v3.0 (Windows 7 based) environment and generate a bootable ISO. It gives you the ability to import a custom startup script (Autostart.cmd), custom wallpaper, custom drivers, registry files and custom Program Files to create a WinPE environment that works for you. You no longer have to waste the time trying to remember those pesky WinPE commands. Let the script do it for you!

Quadrifilar Helix Antenna (137 MHz) for NOAA Weather Satellites

A Quadrifilar Helix Antenna for 137 MHz used to receive NOAA Weather Satellites as they pass overhead.

Jessica's Potting Bench

Jessica's Potting Bench made from 120-year old barn wood.