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  • A Push-Pull Workout to Build Strength All Over

    There are tons of ways to program a workout, but there’s one tried-and-true method that has withstood the test of time: the push-pull workout. If you’re looking to build full-body strength, this way of structuring your workout is super efficient and effective. https://www.self.com/gallery/push-pull-workout

  • Building an interactive Python dashboard using SQL and Datapane

    One of the most important skills for data analysis is interacting with databases. Most organizations store their business-critical data in a relational database like Postgres or MySQL, and you’ll need to know Structured Query Language (SQL) to access or update the data stored there. https://towardsdatascience.com/building-an-interactive-python-dashboard-using-sql-and-datapane-46bd92294fd3

  • Read NFC tags with Power Apps on iOS and Android

    Being able to quickly and reliably identify real-world objects is a key enabler to building efficient digital workflows for logistics, maintenance, retail and other front-line scenarios. https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/read-nfc-tags-with-power-apps-on-ios-and-android/

  • LAUNCH: Build serverless, full stack applications in Azure

    Whether you’re new or seasoned to cloud, development, and SQL, building and architecting applications in the cloud has become a required skill for many roles. https://devblogs.microsoft.com/azure-sql/?p=1065

  • Announcing Power BI in Jupyter notebooks

    We’re excited to announce the release of Power BI in Jupyter notebooks. You can now tell compelling data stories with Power BI in Jupyter notebooks. Get your Power BI analytics in a Jupyter notebook with the new powerbiclient Python package. https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/announcing-power-bi-in-jupyter-notebooks/

  • DIY Database Clones – SQLServerCentral

    Database DevOps techniques require an easy way to provision many copies of a database, even a large database, for development work and especially for testing work. https://www.sqlservercentral.com/articles/diy-database-clones

  • How to Create a WordPress Multisite with Different Domains (4 Steps)

    Do you want to create a WordPress multisite with different domains? WordPress multisite allows you to use a single WordPress installation to create multiple websites. You can even give each site its own domain name. https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-create-a-wordpress-multisite-with-different-domains/

  • Restore an old MacBook with Linux

    Last year, I wrote about how you can give new life to an old MacBook with Linux, specifically Elementary OS in that instance. Recently, I returned to that circa 2015 MacBook Air and discovered I had lost my login password. I downloaded the latest Elementary OS 5.1. https://opensource.com/article/21/4/restore-macbook-linux

  • Why does Amazon hate its most enthusiastic smart home fans?

    Blink, the Kickstarter success bought by Amazon in 2017, has long been synonymous with inexpensive battery-powered home video cameras that don’t require a monthly contract for cloud recordings. https://www.theverge.com/22381356/blink-homebridge-crackdown-amazon-subscriptions

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