I demonstrate how I transitioned from traditional SSH terminals to using Visual Studio Code’s Remote-SSH extension for seamless development on Raspberry Pi and Linux systems. By configuring host connections with identity files, you can edit code and manage files directly on remote machines using familiar local tools without the hassle of manual transfers.

If you are looking for a way to automate office occupancy tracking without requiring employees to manually check in, this post details my journey from failed hardware sensors to a Wi-Fi-based solution. I explain how I leveraged Unifi network gear to automatically detect connected mobile devices and determine presence based on their last seen connection time, eliminating the need for manual app interactions.

I share my experience building a custom Microsoft Edge extension to replace the default New Tab page, primarily to eliminate the intrusive Bing search toolbar. By leveraging Azure as a backend to serve daily images from Bing’s Image Search API, I demonstrate how to automate this client-side solution using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.

Catch up on my recent activities, including a recap of Microsoft Build 2020, Azure cost-saving insights, and a conversation with Christian Buckley. I also share details about my upcoming presentations on future-ready cloud skills and a lecture on enterprise solutions at Metropolia University.

Discover how our team navigated the unique challenges of curating the ESPC20 conference schedule entirely virtually during the pandemic. I share my insights on balancing inclusivity with deep technical analysis to create a stellar, representative program despite missing the traditional in-person bonding opportunities.

I share my journey of upgrading a home office temperature monitoring system by replacing an unattractive Raspberry Pi LED display with a sleek Universal Windows Platform application. This post details how I leverage Microsoft Azure services, including IoT Hub and Functions, to collect sensor data and present it through a custom desktop interface that runs discreetly in the Windows System Tray.