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Installs, updates and uninstalls using Homebrew or Winget

coding

winget, homebrew, windows, macos

2026-05-07
7 minutes to read

I'm a Mac user but work in a Windows world, rather than trying to cover commands for both, I thought I'd write a single post and then signpost it in future posts.

Show the Git Folder in VS Code Explorer Pane

coding, version control

git, vscode

2026-05-07
3 minutes to read

In order to make configuration changes to the Git folder in VS Code, you need to be able to see it! This post explains why it's hidden and how to display it.

How to Include Githooks in a Repository to Share With Your Team

coding, version control

2026-05-04
3 minutes to read

By default, Git hooks are personal to each developer, meaning each developer has to set them up manually, here is a pattern to share them with your team.

Installing and setting up Ollama on MacOS and running your first prompt

ollama

2026-01-11
3 minutes to read

Setting up Ollama to run on MacOS is straightforward, but you may run issues, this guide walks through installing and setting up your first prompt.

Why I'm adding an AI category to my blog this year

blogging

2026-01-05
1 minute to read

I am adding an AI category to my blog this year as I find myself utilising AI tools to enhance my workflow.

Updating My Blog Using Codex Wrapper aitools

ai, coding

powershell, codex, aitools

2025-11-06
6 minutes to read

The amazing Chrissy Lemaire has been building more super useful tools and this time it's a powershell module that helps you batch process your code with popular AI CLI editors.

Reflections on evaluating Retro Data call for speakers

community

retro data

2025-08-16
8 minutes to read

We have just completed the evaluation process for Retro Data

Using Return Variables in Fabric Child Pipelines

data

microsoft fabric, data factory

2025-07-20
3 minutes to read

How to use return variables from a Fabric Data Factory child pipeline in a parent pipeline

How to track the outcome of a beta Microsoft exam

certifications

exam, beta

2025-07-06
2 minutes to read

Beta exams are taken early and the communication on whether you passed your result is not always prompt. There is a way to find out through the Pearson VUE portal. This post describes how.

Running Python Code on the ISS with Astro Pi

stem

astro pi, code club

2025-06-27
3 minutes to read

Recently I got to present my Code Club coders with certificates for completing the Astro Pi Mission Zero project. Back in March the kids created a program that would run on the International Space Station (ISS) using the Astro Pi kit.