INPUT ARTICLE: Article: On its own, this cmdlet will display all other cmdlets. You can narrow your search using modifiers.  For example: “Get-Command Name *Disable*” will display only cmdlets with ‘disable’ in the name. All cmdlets are entered by typing them into the Powershell window and hitting ↵ Enter. This cmdlet will give you all the information regarding another cmdlet, most importantly syntax for how the target cmdlet is used. For example: “Get-Help Get-Process” will display all the usable information for the ‘Get-Process’ cmdlet. Alone this will display a full list of processes running on your computer. With a modifier, you can single out processes coming from a specific application.  For example: “Get-Process winword” will display all processes being run by Microsoft Word. Similarly, “Start-Process” can be used to launch an instance of an application/process. This cmdlet needs an object ‘piped’ to it in order to be useful. This is done by adding a “|” between an object and the “Get-Member” cmdlet. For example: “Get-Process | Get-Member” will pipe the Get-Process cmdlet to Get-Member, and Get-Member will list all of the properties and methods you can utilize when scripting with Get-Process. The criteria in Where-Object is set by using the following formatting: “{$_[object] [operator] [parameter]  }”. Where-Object also needs an object piped to it.  For example: “Get-Process | Where-Object { $_.name -eq “notepad” }” will run Get-Process with the limitation where the object’s name is equal to “notepad”. Other operators include: “-lt” (less than), “-gt” (greater than), “-le” (less than or equal to), “-ge” (greater than or equal to), “-ne” (not equal to), or “-like” (pattern matching).  Parameters using strings (words) must be enclosed in quotations marks. This is not necessary for integers (numbers).

SUMMARY: Use “Get-Command” to find cmdlets. Use “Get-Help” to get info on a certain cmdlet. Use “Get-Process” to use a process running on a computer. Use “Get-Member” to see properties or methods of an object. Use “Where-Object” to select objects based on criteria.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You need to keep your pet's rear end as clean as possible. UTIs are more common in females than males because of the vulva's shape and proximity to the anus. Because it's so wide, it's a good entry point for fecal contamination from the anus.  Whether your pet's male or female, clip the hair around your rear end and genitals. This decreases the chance of feces or bacteria from mud sticking to the dog's private parts. If the dog gets mucky, give him a good bath, making sure to clean the fur by the genitals. The longer urine sits in the bladder, the more chance bacteria have to multiply. Regular urination flushes bacteria out of the bladder, decreasing the chances for an infection. Ideally, your dog should empty his bladder at least every four hours.  An adult dog can hold his urine for 8 - 10 hours, but that doesn't make it a good idea. Give your dog plenty of opportunities for comfort breaks. Let the dog out last thing at night and first thing in the morning to minimize how long he has to hold his urine at night. Bacteria make toxins that inflame the bladder lining and let the bacteria attach and invade. If your dog drinks a lot, the water dilutes those toxins, decreasing the chances of getting an infection.  Make sure all drinking bowls are large, deep, and clean. Make sure there's always water in drinking bowls — never let them go dry! Clean the bowl daily and completely replace the water. If your dog is elderly or stiff on his legs, provide a water bowl in every room. " You may have heard that these are good home remedies for UTIs. In theory, they improve the pH balance in the urine and kill the infection. There is a risk, though, that you'll raise the acid level too high, causing bladder stones instead of a UTI. Stick to a prescription diet instead of home remedies. See a veterinarian for advice on how to proceed. If your dog is susceptible to UTIs, you might consider asking the vet to prescribe special food. The ideal pH for dog urine is 6.2-6.4. A prescription diet is designed specifically to produce this pH level.  If you get prescription kibble, encourage the dog to drink water by leaving bowls in multiple locations, freely available. Wet prescription food will have more moisture than kibble, and help hydrate your dog even more. Wet food containers take up a lot of space, though, and wet food usually results in smellier feces.

SUMMARY: Keep your dog well-groomed. Encourage regular urination. Provide plenty of clean drinking water. Don't feed your dog orange juice or other "acidifiers. Feed your dog a specialized diet.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Another common source for humidity in a basement is external water, which can come from precipitation or groundwater. Gutters are designed to collect precipitation and move the water away from your house, but they have to be free of debris to work properly.Clean your gutters every spring and fall to remove leaves, dirt, pinecones, and other matter that could clog the spouts. When gutters become clogged, water builds up inside and drips over the edges. The water then collects around the base of your house, and may seep in through the foundation. Sump pumps, which are found in the basement or bottom floor of the house, should be inspected annually. Check that the pump is in good working order, that the pump is upright, and that it’s properly pumping water away from the house.  A sump pump system collects water from around the foundation of the house, drains it into a sump pit, and then pumps the water away from the house. In order to perform this task, the sump system has to be properly cleaned and maintained. Not all houses have sump pumps. If you're not sure, check your basement for the sump pit, which is a large reservoir dug into the floor to collect water. Some basements just have a dirt floor, and water vapor can easily enter the basement through the soil. To prevent this from happening, cover the floor with sheets of 6-millimeter plastic. Overlap the seams of the plastic to prevent moisture from getting through, and attach the plastic to the walls with tape or staples. Holes, cracks, and other openings in the foundation are easy ways for moisture to enter your basement. Small holes can be repaired with a polyurethane masonry caulk, but you should use hydraulic cement to fix larger holes.  Typically, you can address a small crack in the foundation as long as it’s vertical. Call in a professional if the crack is horizontal, diagonal, or growing, or if you want it assessed by an expert. The foundation is the structure on which your house is built, so it’s always best to consult an expert if you're unsure of a problem. Most foundation material is porous, including concrete and stone. This means water can seep into your basement through the foundation. There are several products you can apply to your basement walls to make them waterproof, and they can be applied like paint. Look for masonry waterproof coatings like Xypex or Drylok.

SUMMARY:
Keep your gutters clean. Maintain your sump pump. Cover dirt basement floors with a plastic barrier. Fix holes or leaks in the foundation. Coat the walls with a waterproof material.