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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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      Why would I ever want Finder on Command + Tab?!
      
      I feel like I’m constantly landing on the wrong window. Skill issue?
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      we’re fine. thanks.
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      It’s fun to look back and see how my home office has refined itself over the years
      Two monitors, soundbar, gaming PC and peripherals
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      This is a good listen and explains a lot about the inability of so many powerful voices in the media to meet the moment

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      Today on Volts: I'm joined by the great @michaelhobbes.bsky.social to discuss "reactionary centrism," an intellectual tendency that's come to dominate US public life. You know the type: would never view themselves as conservative, yet finds voluntary pronoun use vastly more aggravating than fascism.
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      dev tool CVEs be like
      
      CVE-2026-91470
      CVSS 9.4 / 10
      
      Steinway Piano versions 1853.3.5 and above are vulnerable to a Denial of Service (DoS) issue caused by uncontrolled input.
      
      When an attacker provides an invalid input, the music "sounds bad".
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    30. laura 🔥

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      this us a very low stakes conspy theory but wholeheartedly believe both gimp and krita have planted saboteurs from adobe dedicated to ensuring they continue to suck in perpetuity like there’s no way

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      Gimp listed as a Photoshop alternative
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