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Subtracting days from a DateTime object in PowerShell

Posted on 23rd December 2011 by Andy Brodie

For those unfamiliar with DateTime objects, the problem is exceedingly simple – but the solution is even simpler. Take the following DateTime object: PS C:UsersAbrodie> $dt = get-datePS C:UsersAbrodie> $dt 03 November 2011 17:48:56 If I look at the methods … Continue reading →

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Strange text behaviour in Visio 2003/2010

Posted on 5th June 2011 by Andy Brodie

Network Diagrams in Visio are extremely useful when trying to design or explain to someone how a set of computers are, or are going to be, connected together.  The user is presented with a set of preset shapes which you … Continue reading →

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