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MCP: the live data layer your AI system is missing
None of that information was in the vault. No file listed Saturday's schedule. Charles didn't remember it. He looked.
Mar 28, 202621 min read
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How I actually use AI every day — systems, agents, and the honest failures in between.
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How to access the Align command with keyboard shortcuts in PowerPoint
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2022 update: Flash ESPhome on ESP32 ESP2866 NodeMCU board
UPDATE January 2026: This article is now outdated. ESPHome has introduced the new ESPHome Device Builder with a simplified workflow. Read the 2026 Guide:…
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Guest speaker Sitecore Strategy Lunch
I've been invited to participate in Sitecore Strategy lunch of December. The strategy lunch is a informal table discussion. I will be talking about…
Nov 22, 20211 min readComposable DXP
Konaverse podcast
I had the pleasure and honor to participate in the Konaverse Podcast series. The Konaverse Podcast series is not all about work, technology and industry it a…
Nov 15, 20211 min readPodcast
Sitecore Composable DXP - Digital Bytes
This week I had the pleasure to talk with Himadri from Nishtech about Sitecore's SaaS journey and how we are moving to the Composable DXP.…
Aug 29, 20211 min readComposable DXP
Introduction to the Composable DXP
If you follow the Digital Experience Platform DXP and web industry you've seen that the industry is slowly moving away from Platform DXP’s to something…
Jul 13, 20216 min readComposable DXP
Keynote Virtual SUGCON on Sitecore & SaaS
I had the honor of opening SUGCON together with Rob. We presented on the future Strategy of Sitecore and our SaaS offering. Also did an introduction to the…
Apr 30, 20211 min readComposable DXP
Adding centerfire, increase and decrease to your smart Bellfire fireplace solution
In a previous article series I provided an overview and step by step instruction how to make your Bellfire fireplace with Mertik Maxitrol controller smart.…
Mar 22, 20213 min readESPHome
Migrating from Zwave2MQTT to Z-Wave JS for Home Assistant
I’m on a quest to decrease the number of points of failure in my home automation setup. Moving everything as close to Home Assistant core functionality.…
Mar 12, 20216 min readHome Assistant