TL;DR This is a “new-to-me” feature that has been around since February 2016. Just this week I discovered the Dark Theme in Google Chrome’s Developer Tools (aka DevTools or Debugger). In my defense I don’t spend much time using the DevTools – I only open them when I need to debug a web application that… Read More Google Chrome Developer Tools – Dark Theme
TL;DR Microsoft Graph API is a simple-but-powerful interface that allows developers to build rich applications to interact with a large number of Microsoft’s cloud-based services, including Office 365, OneDrive, SharePoint and many more. This is a significant benefit to for companies who have made the shift from on-premise to cloud-hosted software. Developers can now leverage… Read More Microsoft Graph API
TL;DR I quickly grew tired of manually switching inputs using my monitor’s soft switches. Instead, I found a application that allows me to make the switch using a command line. Skip ahead to The Solution or read on for details… The Scenario I share two 27″-4K (Viewsonic VP2780-4K) monitors between two PCs in my home… Read More Tip: Switch Monitor Inputs with Command Line
TL;DR The Steelcase Leap Chair is a well-built, highly adjustable, and extremely comfortable office chair. Despite being far more expensive than anything you’ll buy at a big-box office store, it’s well worth the investment! The Story I’ve had a variety of office chairs in my 20+ years working in offices. Most were cheap and uncomfortable,… Read More My Favorite Office Chair: Steelcase Leap V2
UPDATE (September 6, 2025) It’s been almost 6 years since I wrote this. In the meantime, I’ve found a better-for-me alternative. I purchased a standalone USB-C media controller from Amazon (currently $29.99 USD): https://a.co/d/2BuDtpE It has 4 buttons, in addition to a dial that can also be pressed. It works with most Windows media software… Read More Configuring Contour ShuttleXpress for Media Controls
TL;DR The Contour ShuttleXpress is a well-built and highly-customizable USB controller that perfectly meets a need in my daily workflow. Learn about how I Configure the Contour ShuttleXpress for Media Controls. Update (June, 2023) After successfully using the ShutleXpress for several years it stopped working, seemingly caused by a software update to Windows or the… Read More USB Device for Controlling Media
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