We are all creatures of habit. People who write code are even more so because we have copy-and-paste. As a result, any code you write usually reuses the same variable names.
For a counter, you use $ctr; for a flag,…
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Testing can be a chore if you develop DevOps solutions with PowerShell 7. After all, there seem to be new versions frequently; some are Long Term Support (LTS), while others disappear from use quickly. So regardless of status, whatever environment…
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Some of you may have forgotten how to manage your software activations, or perhaps this information is new to you. Either way, we thought it was time for a quick refresher. You can find the details in our Information Center…
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You already know that using credentials in your code is very much frowned upon. Every security expert will tell you that there are now plenty of other ways to verify access beyond user IDs and passwords, and you should always…
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Lately, we have been receiving more requests for offline activation. This increase is due to corporate environments transitioning to virtualized environments where all data is destroyed as the user logs off. This data destruction leads to the deletion of stored…
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When you download or copy a file from the internet or any other untrusted source, Windows will set an extended attribute to mark the file as “blocked”. This is an important mechanism that stops the execution of potentially malicious code.…
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The subscription model for our products was discontinued effective January 22, 2024. Active subscriptions will remain active until canceled or terminated for non-payment. If you want to transfer your subscription to a perpetual license or have questions, please contact sales@sapien.com.…
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Starting with PrimalScript 8.0.153 and PowerShell Studio 5.8.193, the MSI builder can now sign all files included in your installer.
The ‘Signing’ page in the SAPIEN Script Packager now lists all files included in your installer that can be signed.…
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Malware, ransomware, and hackers from around the globe are all over the news lately. PowerShell has long been a known vector for installing malware of various types. However, singling out PowerShell is not quite fair. If you do not remember…
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Our original MSI builder had an option to create a shortcut to the packaged executable. One shortcut was enough for the intended purpose, but with the ever-growing complexity of PowerShell applications, something more was needed.
With the latest service builds…
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