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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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      PR stacks? In this economy?!

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      Stacked PRs, now on GitHub. Go forth and stack 🥞
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      I have a deep appreciation for people that are grilling the ways of the world while knitting. Right, knitting cult lady??
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      I made some updates to the app based on your feedback:
      - you can make custom tasks that aren't projects
      - changing frequency on the fly
      - recurring todos
      - clean up on finished tasks on the week view
      - clean up a streak if you forget to mark something off
      Enjoy!
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    22. Andrew James

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      I recently rebuilt my spreadsheet that tracks our monthly outgoings. It calculates your emergency savings, and checks if your spending fits the 50/30/20 rule. Categories mirror Monzo's, so you can cross-reference against your actual spending.
      
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      Template: Financial Monthly Breakdown
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      help.  anyone have any suggestions to get rid of a sty lol
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      I understand that funding bodies want to go all in on AI as the shiny new innovation thing. But if all the grants start going to AI at the expense of everything else then the research sector is going to end up looking like a farm with dozens of threshers hacking away in a field with no wheat.
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      rigging models is always a great time what do you mean theres 'shoulders' what are those
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