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  • So you want to game the system and get promoted?

    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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      In a world of individualism, greed  and unchecked egos, take a moment to appreciate than when presented with an open goal to take everything in #TheTraitors final, Stephen chose to share. 
      
      A small reminder that generosity and solidarity still exists, and should always prevail
      
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      Who wins The Traitors 2026? WINNING MOMENT! 🏆🏆🏆 - BBCYouTube video by BBC
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      Remember when we declared war on Venezuela? That was like 5 crises ago.

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      RAND PAUL: If a country bombed our air defense missiles, captured & removed our president, & blockaded our country, would that be considered an act of war?
      
      RUBIO: We just don't believe this operation comes anywhere close to the constitutional definition 
      
      PAUL: Of course it would be an act of war!
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      Bluesky’s livestream feature is cool, but in this day and age I would expect to add my channel links once and for it to automagically detect when I’m live. Clicking the avatar should take them straight to the stream
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      Maybe it’s the dangers to manifold we made along the way?
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      Surprise! You just got a new computer. What's the first application you're installing on it?
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