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Andrew James

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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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      When hanging artwork, do you just eyeball it and throw it up, or are you as pedantic as me? My wife and I are on opposite sides of this fence 😅
      A blueprint of a bedroom wall in Excalidraw. A picture frame hangs above a bed next to a chest of drawers
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      The top 3 hardest thing to say are:

- I was wrong 
- I need help 
- Worcestershire sauce
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      Declaring “YouTube Watch Later” bankruptcy
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    19. Andrew James

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      Riot’s Arcane has no business being this good. It would’ve been so easy for them to fall onto video game character tropes, but the layers of storytelling across both series commands nothing but respect.
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      Came across my old (2007) MacbookPro which was in a storage bin.  Hadn’t seen in in over a decade.  Here is the battery- that’s one spicy pillow! 😬😱
      A MacBook Pro who’s battery has inflated into a very spicy pillow.
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      my son ❤️❤️
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      "Lb by tuff jughy ITT garage pk I'll lcas was"
      
      ^ the post my toddler felt obligated to steal my phone and draft while I was making his dinner. 
      
      I will honor it. 🙄🙃
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