Latest Posts
Understanding Developer Velocity to achieve better business performance
I explore how empowering developers with the right tools and removing friction can significantly improve business performance, based on insights from Microsoft Build 2020 and McKinsey’s research. By examining the four drivers of Developer Velocity across technology, working practices, and organizational enablement, I share how understanding this index can help enterprises innovate more effectively.
Microsoft PowerToys Run is simply amazing
If you are looking to replace the classic Windows Run dialog with a more modern, efficient launcher, this post explores why Microsoft PowerToys Run is an essential upgrade for productivity. I share how I configured my minimalist Windows 10 environment to minimize distractions and why PowerToys Run perfectly complements my workflow by offering quick access to apps, files, and admin privileges.
Connect with Microsoft Western Europe and your local dev community at Build 2020
Join me next Wednesday for a 90-minute Community Connection session at Microsoft Build 2020, where I’m proud to host a panel of stellar Azure Heroes and community leaders. We will dive into highlights from the Azure Heroes program, share learnings from the past fiscal year, and engage in live Q&A, so register today to save your seat and potentially win some Azure socks.
Getting started with Microsoft Teams Live Events
If you are looking to host large-scale virtual presentations or community events, this guide will help you understand the essential prerequisites for running Teams Live Events. I will walk you through the specific Microsoft 365 licensing requirements for producers and attendees, as well as how to configure the necessary policies in the Teams Admin Center to get started.
European Open Source Virtual Summit is June 16
If you are interested in open source platforms, I want to highlight the free European Open Source Virtual Summit taking place on June 16. This event features keynotes from GitHub and Red Hat leaders, along with deep-dive sessions presented by industry partners like Hashicorp and SUSE.
Insights: Protecting the home network with Cloudflare's new (and free) 1.1.1.1 for Families, that now has malware blocking
In this post, I share my experience with Cloudflare’s new free 1.1.1.1 for Families service, which adds malware and adult content blocking to their popular DNS. I investigate how the filtering actually works by examining the underlying Cloudflare for Teams controls, ultimately finding that the service offers robust privacy and performance benefits for protecting a home network.
Jussi Roine
Microsoft MVP and consultancy founder with 30+ years of experience, passionate about Microsoft security, AI governance, and sharing what I learn along the way.