If you are in Finland and interested in technology, I want to share a curated list of upcoming Azure, AI, and cloud computing meetups for January and February that align with my professional focus. As I ramp up on my new role at Microsoft, I have highlighted these free local events where I will also be presenting sessions to help support our growing tech community.

I am excited to share that the Azure Heroes program is now live, offering a way for technical Azure practitioners to be recognized and empowered through blockchain-backed digital badges. This initiative highlights contributions such as inclusive leadership, content creation, and mentorship, so I encourage you to nominate yourself or others via the provided form while noting that current Azure MVPs can nominate peers but cannot be nominated themselves.

Drawing on my decade-long history as a Chrome user, I share why I switched to the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge and found it familiar yet refreshingly new. I explain how the browser is now generally available across all major platforms and detail the benefits of using both stable and Insider channels for testing.

If you are a technical professional looking to understand how to effectively market to other engineers, this review breaks down the practical lessons and limitations of Rebecca Geier’s *Smart Marketing for Engineers*. I found the book’s concise, 200-page format accessible and its core message about treating content like a product particularly resonant, though I noted that some examples feel overused and the website design section too basic for seasoned professionals. Ultimately, while the inbound marketing concepts are valuable, you may need to adapt the American-centric strategies to fit your specific regional context and existing industry knowledge.

Join me as I document the upgrade of my five-year-old home workstation, sharing my criteria for selecting components optimized for virtualization and professional tasks rather than gaming. I explain why I chose to build a custom PC instead of buying a traditional server, focusing on balancing performance, noise levels, and cost for a setup that handles Plex, VMs, and daily development work.

Drawing on my extensive history with Garmin devices, I share my impressions after 100 days of using the Fenix 6X Pro as an upgrade from my trusted Fenix 3 HR. I explore why I remained loyal to the Garmin ecosystem over competitors like Apple Watch, highlighting the new model’s robust features and seamless integration with accessories like the HRM-Run belt and Tempe sensor.