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Changing from Data Gateway to Direct Connection in Power Automate Desktop in a hybrid setupIf you are tired of managing the On-Premises Data Gateway to trigger Power Automate Desktop flows, this post explores the new Direct Connection feature that allows hosts to connect directly to the cloud. I explain how this preview capability simplifies infrastructure by using machine groups instead of gateways, while also providing enhanced monitoring and statistics for your automation hosts.
May 7, 2021Checking and removing public access on Azure Storage accounts using Azure Cloud ShellAfter receiving a warning about publicly accessible Azure Storage accounts, I demonstrate how to quickly identify and secure them using Azure Cloud Shell commands. I walk through querying for exposed accounts and provide a simple Bash loop to disable public blob access across all storage accounts in a subscription. This practical guide helps ensure your data remains private while highlighting the importance of proactive security configurations.
December 24, 2020Choosing a suitable device for reading articles, docs, and ebooksI explore the pros and cons of my current devices, comparing the Kindle Oasis’s superior battery life for text against the Surface Go’s struggles with lag and heavy PDFs. As I weigh the cost and utility of upgrading to either an iPad Pro or a Samsung Galaxy Tab S6, I aim to identify the lowest-friction tool for handling both standard ebooks and complex technical documents.
September 19, 2019Creating a custom Microsoft Edge (Chromium) extension using Azure Logic Apps and the Bing Image Search API for contentI 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.
June 2, 2020Insights on building robust business process orchestrations using Power Automate, Logic Apps and Azure FunctionsIn this post, I share practical insights on building robust business process orchestrations using Power Automate, Logic Apps, and Azure Functions, drawing from my recent experiences troubleshooting complex implementations. I discuss why starting with Power Automate is often the best approach, while also highlighting its limitations regarding complex logic like recursion to help you avoid creating unmanageable workflow messes.
July 10, 2020