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    A guide to stacking the odds in your favour to get to the next level.

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  • So you want to work remotely?

    Tips and product suggestions for setting up an effective remote workstation.

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  • Building an Accessible Menubar Component Using React

    Create an accessible Menubar based on the WAI-ARIA design pattern for a menubar widget.

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  • So you want to write a Groom’s speech?

    Advice for the groom to help him create a memorable and meaningful wedding speech.

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  • So you want to build a PC?

    An overview of the main hardware components you will need to build a desktop PC.

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  • Multiple Entry Points in Create React App Without Ejecting

    Create multiple entry points without ejecting from the safety net of Create React App.

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  • So you want to WFH?

    Tips maintaining focus and effective communication whilst working from home.

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      Let's see what all the @atproto/api fuss is about
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      I still enjoy writing some creative code by hand (or touching up AI content), but damn it feels good to have AI deal with all the admin:
      
      - creating worktrees
      - stacked diffs 
      - code reviewer
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      Imagine claiming to be a Star Trek fan while expressing disdain for at least 90% of what Star Trek is (and always has been)

      Asher Elbein

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      Ah, so Andy Weir is like... *dumb* dumb
      
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      “I dislike social commentary. Like… I really hate it. When I’m reading a book, I just want to be entertained, not preached at by the author. Plus, it ruins the wonder of the story if I know the author has a political or social axe to grind. I no longer speculate about all possible outcomes of the story because I know for a fact that the universe of that book will conspire to ensure that the author’s political agenda is validated. I hate that,” Weir said. “I put no politics or social commentary into my stories at all. Anyone who thinks they see something like that is reading it in on their own. I have no point to make, and I’m not trying to affect the reader’s opinion on anything. My sole job is to entertain, and I stick to that.”

“For instance, as a lifelong Star Trek fan, it’s always bothered me that there is a presumed ‘responsibility’ within Star Trek shows to talk about social issues,” the writer added. “I just want to watch Romulans and the Federation shoot at each other.”
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      The attic was the most fun part of Gaudi's house.
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      The Wife wasn’t a fan of Sinners 😅
      A WhatsApp conversation with my wife. A child’s eyes are coloured red with the caption Sammy! in reference to Sinners
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    26. Steam

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      Steam House and Home Fest is now live, featuring all kinds of games taking place in the home 🏠! These games feature all sorts of spring cleaning - unpacking boxes, renovating rooms, and organizing your stuff. All that and more from now until April 6!
      
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      House & HomeSteam House & Home Fest 2026
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      @buildwithtori.com great to meet you at #atmosphereconf! you mentioned an app that's a more video-focused alternative to Buffer — could you remind me what it's called, please?
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      we secured all the soft surfaces bc of frijoles but salsa is really making do like wartime brits eighty years ago
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