Prompt engineering is the art and science of crafting effective inputs (prompts) to get the best possible outputs from AI models. It’s especially useful when working with tools like Copilot in Microsoft 365, Power Platform, or Azure OpenAI. Core Concepts 1. Prompt Structure A good prompt often includes: 2. Types of Prompts Prompt Engineering in … Read more
A huge thank you to everyone who donated! We managed to raise $1,431 for the Movember Foundation. I feel so lucky to have such amazing family, friends, and coworkers. This year was a beautiful day with a big turn out. Thank you to Dorchester Brewing for hosting us after the ride. I’m already looking forward … Read more
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to turn on external sharing for Power BI reports and dashboards: Step 1: Sign in to Power BI Admin Portal Step 2: Configure External Sharing Settings Step 3: Share Reports and Dashboards Once external sharing has been enabled at the tenant level, individual users can start sharing content with … Read more
I recently finished The Way of Zen, a bestselling book by Alan Watts. Originally published in 1957, this non-fiction work explores Zen Buddhism and Eastern philosophy through the lens of a philosopher and religious scholar. Watts presents Zen concepts in a way that is both engaging and accessible to a Western audience. The book playfully … Read more
I was able to install Xubuntu on a 2013 Macbook Air. I originally installed Ubuntu but decided to switch to Xubuntu. Xubuntu comes with Xfce, which is a stable, light and configurable desktop environment and I decided it would probaly be a better choice for an older machine. Follow these directions and you should be … Read more
This book has been on my reading list for quite some time, and I’m slightly disappointed that I didn’t pick it up sooner. The Alchemist is an incredible story about perseverance in the face of doubt and adversity. It’s a thought-provoking tale that emphasizes the importance of listening to our hearts and seizing the opportunities … Read more
Recently, I printed several cases for my Raspberry Pi, which I am using as a replacement for my now-defunct Apple Airport. As I am new to 3D printing and have not yet started designing my own STL files, I rely on resources such as Printables and Thingiverse. I found one particular file that works exceptionally … Read more
I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Oleg Ovechkin for writing an exceptionally useful article on using a Raspberry Pi to back up a Mac with TimeMachine. Unlike other articles I have read and tried, this one provided a truly workable solution. It was concise, clear, and accurate. https://ovechkin.xyz/blog/2021-12-13-using-raspberry-pi-for-time-machine What I used… Raspberry … Read more
I found an STL file for some awesome 2025 glasses to wear on New Year’s Eve. I used PETG filament, PLA definitely won’t work for this. They printed perfectly. I used a little super glue for the arms and voila! Update: The super glue didnt work well. I will very likely use a different method … Read more
A huge thank you to everyone who donated! We managed to raise $1,851 for the Movember Foundation. I feel so lucky to have such amazing family, friends, and coworkers. This year was a bit of a challenge with the rain, but it was still a lot of fun. Big shoutout to Medford Brewing for hosting … Read more