MCP server for up-to-date dependencies
I present an MCP server that looks up the latest stable version of tools and packages/dependencies for Docker, Helm, GitHub Actions, NPM, PyPI, NuGet, Maven/Gradle, Go, PHP, Ruby, Rust, Swift, and Dart.
Efficiency
Next-Gen calendar sync for Outlook and Google
Having multiple calendars that are not synchronized often causes scheduling issues. To solve this problem, I built a completely new Next-Gen Microsoft Power Automate flow that synchronizes Outlook with Outlook, Outlook with Google, or Google with Google calendars. The flow is free and open-source, but requires a Power Automate Premium plan. Here I explain how … Read more
Synchronize Google calendar with Outlook with Microsoft Power Automate
Having multiple calendars that are not synchronized often causes scheduling issues. To solve this problem, I built a Microsoft Power Automate flow that synchronize Google calendar with Outlook. The flow is free / open-source, and here I explain how to set it up, configure and use it. Originally posted on 2024-01-14, updated on 2024-03-02 to … Read more
Focus tools – tool support to get more work done and silence the noise
In this post I demonstrate how I increased my productivity with the help of focus tools. They automatically reserve focus time periods in my calendar and automatically trigger my operating system’s focus mode on and off, based on the calendar events. Introduction In my daily work life, it is difficult to allocate time slots where … Read more
Research and boost your shell productivity with AI
I explain how using Large Language Models (a form of AI) can boost your shell productivity. The basic idea is to have LLMs generate shell commands or scripts, rather than researching them with traditional approaches (such as a search engine). I discuss the advantages and disadvantages of LLMs over classic research approaches. I conclude by … Read more
Shell productivity tricks – the best shortcuts to boost your shell usage
In this article I present over 20 useful keyboard shortcuts and commands that boost your shell productivity (Terminal). Links to the source materials are provided, with tips for reducing mental load caused when trying to adopt too many shortcuts at once. Introduction In my Digital tool efficiency article, I discussed why many people use their … Read more
Digital tool efficiency – how to maximize your computer productivity at work and at home
This guides provides ideas and techniques for using your digital (software) tools more efficiently (via keyboard shortcuts) and effectively (by discovering useful features). I present a 3-step process that starts with collecting the digital tools you use, then researching efficiency/effectivity tricks, and finally adopting them in daily life. Introduction Knowledge work today makes heavy use … Read more
Synchronize two Outlook calendars with Microsoft Power Automate
Having multiple calendars that are not synchronized often causes scheduling issues. To solve this problem, this post offers a Microsoft Power Automate flow to synchronize two Outlook calendars, as well as pseudo code of the synchronization algorithm. I explain the approach, and how it evolved from previous iterations (including their shortcomings). Introduction Managing your calendar … Read more