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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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      Am I being dumb? Why is there a feature announcement, but no explanation of how it works, or where I can turn it on?

      Bluesky

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      📢 v1.114 is rolling out!
      
      Today, we're expanding access to the Live Now beta to everyone. 
      
      This experimental feature lets you add a temporary LIVE badge to your avatar, helping others discover that you're currently live-streaming on Twitch. They can click it to land directly on your stream page.
      A preview of the Live Now feature, showing the popup that appears when someone is live streaming and you click their avatar.
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    14. Ian Coldwater 🧊🚫

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      Since whistles are the hot new fashion accessory of the season, can I put in a good word to the 3D printers on behalf of the pastel goths? We have a lot of darks and brights. We don’t have a lot of pastels
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      extreme 2015 tumblr energy on this ubereats delivery receipt photo it needs some lyrics overlaid maybe a little more blue
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      There’s a bittersweet feeling with AI tooling. I’m more productive than ever, but I can’t remember the last time I considered myself in flow state.
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      How's your day going?
      Fun times debugging GitHub workflows
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    30. Brittany Ellich

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      I recently hired @dangitalex.wtf to help me with lighting design for my office and am doing the work to set it all up today and omg.... He's like, really good 👀 excited to share a before and after soon!!
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      Crosing all my fingers and toes that this works! I'm really wanting to be able to participate in these communities while keeping my blog as the source of truth for my content.
      
      (if you're wondering what I'm doing, I'm using Brid.gy to take this […] https://crowdersoup.com/blog/post/note-1768759963
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      The Breakaway Moment
      
      I know I've mentioned a ton of times: while I enjoy playing videos games sometimes, a little, I enjoy watching other people play them more. Even as a little kid. Like an awesome play date would be going over to a friends to watch them play. Perfect world, the friend would only…
      The Breakaway MomentI know I've mentioned a ton of times: while I enjoy playing videos games sometimes, a little, I enjoy watching other people play them more. Even as a little kid. Like an awesome play date would be going over to a friends to watch them play. Perfect world, the friend would only play when I was watching, so I could see everything.
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