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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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      My wife’s #spotifywrapped this year captured the day she went into labour with our first born. Good times
      Spotify wrapped:

Explaining on April 5th, 2025, the music was vastly different to what she usually listens to.
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      @ericlippert.com Wanna do a podcast about your book?
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      Who turned the Internet off?
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      Sorted out my Hetzner server problems by recreating the entire server 🤣
      
      Sometimes this is just easier.
      
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      McDonald's has released an AI-generated Christmas ad
      
      The studio behind it says they 'hardly slept' for several weeks while writing AI prompts and refining the shots — 'AI didn't make this film. We did'
      
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