Switching away from Microsoft Edge
For the past few years, I’ve used Microsoft Edge (the one based on Chromium source code) as my primary browser… Read More »Switching away from Microsoft Edge
Productivity
Building a print-anywhere setup using Universal Printing and an old HP LaserJet
This time we’ll build a modern solution using legacy hardware – my old HP LaserJet color printer. The idea is… Read More »Building a print-anywhere setup using Universal Printing and an old HP LaserJet
Altering my productivity with a new display setup
This is a quick one, but I wanted to share this as I did not find enough guidance on this… Read More »Altering my productivity with a new display setup
Insights on passing the Kellogg: Modern Marketing program
Besides working on my Executive MBA since early 2019, I wanted to deepen my understanding of marketing. The Kellogg School… Read More »Insights on passing the Kellogg: Modern Marketing program
Reflecting on my decision to deactivate Facebook two years ago
About two years ago, I decided I don’t need Facebook in my life. In early January 2019, I went through… Read More »Reflecting on my decision to deactivate Facebook two years ago
The comprehensive guide to working remotely and not feeling miserable about it (Part 3)
This is part 3 of the working remotely guide (and how not to feel miserable about it). If you missed… Read More »The comprehensive guide to working remotely and not feeling miserable about it (Part 3)
Insights: Regaining my focus by not focusing on my phone anymore
My first mobile phone was a Nokia 2110, which I purchased in 1994. Before that, my dad had the predecessor… Read More »Insights: Regaining my focus by not focusing on my phone anymore
The comprehensive guide to working remotely and not feeling miserable about it (Part 2)
This is part 2 of my guide on how to work remotely, and not feel bad about it. If you… Read More »The comprehensive guide to working remotely and not feeling miserable about it (Part 2)
The comprehensive guide to working remotely and not feeling miserable about it (Part 1)
I’ve previously written at length on working remotely, both in Finnish (Don’t work in the evenings), about my then-new desk,… Read More »The comprehensive guide to working remotely and not feeling miserable about it (Part 1)
Supercharging your productivity with your Android phone and the Windows 10 Your Phone Companion app
I’m a huge fan of the Your Phone Companion app that is now available for Windows 10. It was first… Read More »Supercharging your productivity with your Android phone and the Windows 10 Your Phone Companion app
Insights on building robust business process orchestrations using Power Automate, Logic Apps and Azure Functions
I often end up automating a lot of things in my life I find too repetitive, or too boring to… Read More »Insights on building robust business process orchestrations using Power Automate, Logic Apps and Azure Functions
Building a custom command-line tool for Microsoft To Do
I’ve been wanting to build a little command-line tool to manage my tasks and to-do items for some time now.… Read More »Building a custom command-line tool for Microsoft To Do
Modernize your tooling deployment with Windows Package Manager (winget)
For the longest time, I’ve relied on Ninite to deploy my tools. The software that I rely on a daily… Read More »Modernize your tooling deployment with Windows Package Manager (winget)
Back to basics: Two simple Outlook rules to reclaim your workday
Years ago, I found this cartoon: In the 1990’s, once you got an email it was a fun and enjoyable… Read More »Back to basics: Two simple Outlook rules to reclaim your workday
Understanding Developer Velocity to achieve better business performance
I’ve been taking a few vacation days this week. That is probably one of the considerable differences for me –… Read More »Understanding Developer Velocity to achieve better business performance
Microsoft PowerToys Run is simply amazing
Fresh off from Microsoft Build 2020, we now have the very first versions of the Microsoft PowerToys Run available for… Read More »Microsoft PowerToys Run is simply amazing
Achieving internal efficiency by managing your time and organizing your tasks
I’ve been meaning to write about how I manage my tasks and organize my work for a good couple of… Read More »Achieving internal efficiency by managing your time and organizing your tasks
We are all working remotely now – how does that feel after the first month?
I wrote about working from home a few weeks ago, and now that I am back from my winter vacation,… Read More »We are all working remotely now – how does that feel after the first month?
What about those blog posts that I’ve never published?
I’ve had some time to clean up and get rid of dusty things in my life. We’ve all had that… Read More »What about those blog posts that I’ve never published?
Check your grammar! Understanding the security implications with cloud-based grammar checkers
I’ve had a guidebook on the English grammar on my desk for the better part of the last decade. It’s… Read More »Check your grammar! Understanding the security implications with cloud-based grammar checkers