A programmer explores the philosophy and practical benefits of automation, sharing personal examples and discussing tools like Apple Shortcuts and IFTTT.
Explains how to use the ACME DNS-01 challenge to obtain TLS certificates from Let's Encrypt without exposing your web server to the internet.
A sysadmin shares his remote work setup, tools, and automation-focused role at a managed service provider during the COVID-19 lockdown.
A tutorial on testing lists of items using Cypress, covering methods like .then() and .each() for efficient UI testing.
Explores methods for automatically deleting old SQL Server backup files stored in Azure Blob Storage, comparing tools like SQL Agent and Azure Automation.
A founder reflects on the first year of Mergify, a GitHub automation tool for pull request management, merging, and CI integration.
A technical guide on using Azure LogicApps to monitor Twitter mentions and send notifications to a JetBrains Space chat for team collaboration.
A guide to installing PowerShell 7, covering manual, scripted, and portable installation methods for the new cross-platform release.
A developer creates a utility to automatically reboot a modem when internet drops, sharing code and logic details.
A tutorial on integrating CodeKit, a Mac development tool, with Local (formerly Local by Flywheel) to enhance WordPress local development with features like live reload.
The article argues for automating repetitive workflows, highlighting benefits beyond just time-saving, like maintaining focus and reducing mental friction.
Learn how to build a CLI tool with JavaScript to automate the creation of text files like React components and blog posts, saving time and ensuring consistency.
An overview of Universal Automation, a new PowerShell-based automation platform from Ironman Software, highlighting its features and beta release.
A tutorial on using a Makefile to automatically zip subdirectories, handling dependencies and excluding hidden files for tech projects.
Plash is a macOS app that lets you set any website, live feed, or animated GIF as your dynamic desktop wallpaper.
A developer shares their favorite macOS productivity tools and CLI utilities, including Alfred and Magnet, to enhance workflow and automation.
Explains a PowerShell wildcard pitfall involving square brackets in the -like operator and how to avoid pattern errors.
A guide on how to write and publish custom GitHub Actions using the Go programming language, including an unofficial SDK.
A guide to automating the creation of AWS IAM Access Analyzers across all regions in all accounts of an AWS Organization using the AWS CLI.
A PowerShell MVP reflects on 2019 career achievements and sets 2020 goals for community speaking, blogging, and video content.
