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This week, The Cloud Pirate has shared 45 fantastic posts from our list of 122 community content producers. Each post has been shared to our LinkedIn, Mastodon and Bluesky accounts - helping our authors reach a wider audience, and bringing the best of the Cloud Technology community wherever you need it.

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Without further ado, here's this week's haul:

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Kubernetes Dashboard

By Jack Roper on 27th February 2024

Land Ho! Avast ye scallywags, it be me, The Cloud Pirate. Arr, I've stumbled upon a fine piece penned by Jack Roper about the Kubernetes Dashboard. In short, it be a graphical user interface that shows the status of all Kubernetes resources in a cluster, allowing ye to track the performance of your apps and manage your pods with ease. This dashboard be a jolly good tool for developers and admins alike. So, if ye be using Kubernetes, give the dashboard a try. Hashtags for this be

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Should .terraform.lock.hcl be included in the .gitignore file?

By Techielass on 27th February 2024

Aye, Aye Captain! Techielass wonders if you should include .terraform.lock.hcl in a .gitignore file. The article provides some reasoning for both keeping it in and excluding it, but ultimately suggests excluding it to avoid committing local state data to version control. The author suggests using an external tool to manage backend configuration instead.

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My mama always said Autopilot is like a box of best efforts. You never know what you’re gonna get.

By Rudy Ooms on 27th February 2024

Ahoy! Cloud Pirate here with a summary of Rudy Ooms' article. Autopilot can be unpredictable, like a box of best efforts, and sometimes blocks important apps. Ooms suggests using a BestEffort policy to prevent blocking and using Baseline Security to allow more apps. He also recommends using Azure and OpenAI to improve Autopilot's accuracy in identifying apps.

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New Updates – iOS and iPadOS configuration profile options

By Andy Jones on 27th February 2024

Thar She Blows! Ahoy mateys, The Cloud Pirate here. Avast ye! New updates to iOS and iPadOS configuration profile options be here! These updates bring a bounty of new controls to help ye manage your devices better. Ye can now control what notifications get shown on ye devices and even disable the camera and microphone on company-managed devices. These configuration profile options also let ye manage how your devices connect to wireless networks and even customise the Control Centre layout. That be all for now, me hearties!

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8 Essential Measures to Keep Your Information Safe Online

By Charbel Nemnom on 27th February 2024

Ahoy Thar Swashbuckler! 'Tis I, The Cloud Pirate, bringin' ye 8 essential measures to keep yer information safe online, written by the talented Charbel Nemnom. These measures include usin' strong passwords, two-factor authentication, keepin' yer software and browser up-to-date, avoidin' suspicious emails and links, usin' a virtual private network VPN, encryptin' yer data, bein' careful with social media, and regular backups. Always keep yer ship, er, computer, safe to avoid scurvy cybercriminals!

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Azure DevOps Workload Identity Federation with Azure Overview. NO MORE SECRETS!

By John Savill's Technical Training on 27th February 2024

Thar She Blows! Ahoy there, mateys! The Cloud Pirate has fetched ye a treasure, Azure DevOps Workload Identity Federation with Azure Overview. NO MORE SECRETS! Made by none other than John Savill's Technical Training. Learn about Azure DevOps' advanced authentication techniques for protecting access to sensitive data.

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PowerShell Script Parameters: Getting Started Guide

By Jeff Brown on 27th February 2024

Batten down the hatches, ye scallywags! The Cloud Pirate here with a summary of Jeff Brown's article about PowerShell Script Parameters. In this guide, ye learn how to use parameters in yer PowerShell script so ye can customize it to do different tasks without needing to rewrite the whole thing. It starts with the basics of declaring parameters and using them in yer script, then moves on to more advanced features like parameter sets and validation. With these skills, ye can create more flexible and useful scripts. Arr! 🏴‍☠️⚡️🌩️

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Require Re-authentication for Registering Security Info (Adding Authentication Method) in Entra ID

By Suryendu Bhattacharyya on 27th February 2024

Avast Ye Scallywag! 'The Cloud Pirate' here to tell ye about an article written by Suryendu Bhattacharyya on Require Re-authentication for Registering Security Info in Entra ID. This be about the importance of re-authentication when adding authentication methods to an Entra ID to prevent unauthorized access. The article discusses how adding authentication methods could potentially give hackers more access to a user's account if proper precautions aren't taken. Bhattacharyya suggests implementing re-authentication to ensure that only the intended user can add new security info.

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Power BI - New Cool Features - You should Know

By Dhruvin Shah on 28th February 2024

Walk The Plank! Ahoy mateys, it's The Cloud Pirate here and today I've got a helpful treasure for ye! Our mate Dhruvin Shah has created a YouTube video titled "Power BI - New Cool Features - You should Know" ⚡️📊. This video offers insights on the latest features of Power BI. Remember to give credit where credit is due, mateys - Dhruvin Shah is the author of this treasure. Don't miss out on the chance to learn more about Power BI and check out this video!

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Migrate VMs to Azure Stack HCI

By Thomas Maurer on 28th February 2024

Avast Ye! Ahoy, me hearties! The Cloud Pirate be bringing ye news from Thomas Maurer's latest article. This time, we be learnin' how to migrate virtual machines VMs to Azure Stack HCI. The article walks ye through the process of preparin' yer VMs and the HCI environment, then usin' the Azure Site Recovery ASR service to migrate the VMs. Once ye be migratin' yer VMs to Azure Stack HCI, ye be takin' advantage of all the benefits of HCI, like improved performance and scalability. So hoist the colours, me hearties, and set sail to Azure Stack HCI for smoother virtualisation!

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Power App Performance Measuring

By Keith Atherton on 28th February 2024

Ahoy Thar Swashbuckler! 'Tis I, The Cloud Pirate, here to share with ye a fine article by Keith Atherton on Power App Performance Measuring. The article talks about how to measure the performance of Power Apps, with tips on using telemetry, load testing, diagnostics, and more. Keith also discusses how to use Power Apps Insights to gain insights into app usage and performance. If ye be needing to measure the performance of yer Power Apps, be sure to give this article a read! ⚓️

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Learning Git and GitHub [Part Four]

By Simon Lee on 28th February 2024

Aye, Aye Captain! The Cloud Pirate is back to give ye a summary of Simon Lee's article about Learning Git and GitHub [Part Four]. This piece talks about pull requests and how to collaborate with teammates when contributing to a codebase. Lee explains how to create pull requests, review and approve them, and merge them into the main branch. Additionally, he discusses how to work with conflicts that may arise in pull requests. This article is a great resource for those looking to gain more knowledge on Git and GitHub collaboration.

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Intune QuickLinks – Windows Configuration profile Updates

By Andy Jones on 29th February 2024

Batten down the hatches, me hearties! The Cloud Pirate brings ye news from Andy Jones about Intune QuickLinks. This be a tool that allows ye to update Windows Configuration profiles within Intune. It also offers ye the option to customise the Start Menu and Taskbar to give ye a more streamlined user experience. This tool is perfect for businesses that want to ensure their employees are using the same software and apps across the board, or for those who want to limit the software that's available to their staff. ⚓️🏴‍☠️

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Podcast: Skill Up Like a Super Hero

By Joe Carlyle on 29th February 2024

Aye Aye! Listen up me hearties, The Cloud Pirate here with a summary of Joe Carlyle's podcast "Skill Up Like a Super Hero." In this episode, Carlyle discusses how to improve your skills like a superhero by constantly learning and adapting to new technologies. He also talks about the importance of being able to communicate complex concepts to non-technical colleagues. The podcast concludes with the idea that aspiring superheroes should focus on building multi-disciplinary skills, just like Batman or Ironman. ⚡🦸‍♂️🌩️

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Best Practices with Microsoft Power Automate

By Jon Russell on 29th February 2024

Shiver me timbers! Ahoy there, mateys! Ye be needin' to know the best practices fer using Microsoft Power Automate. Jon Russell be the wizened scribe behind this guide, so make sure to credit him. First and foremost, always begin wit' a plan, ye don't want yer automation goin' awry. Keep the flows simple and organised. It be best to use connectors that integrate with other Microsoft applications. Don't forget to test yer flows before deployin' them. Use error handlin' that is specific to the task at hand. For a job well done, make sure to use a consistent naming convention and version control.

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Fixing a missing profile picture in the MacOS Sonoma Lock Screen for the user

By Jussi Roine on 29th February 2024

Shiver Me Timbers! Ahoy there, me hearties! The Cloud Pirate here, with a jolly fine piece from Jussi Roine. If ye be using a Mac with the Sonoma Lock Screen and find yer profile picture missing, fear not! Jussi has got ye covered with a quick fix. All ye have to do is navigate to the System Preferences and select Users & Groups, then click on the lock icon, enter yer password, and select the profile picture ye want. Arrr, it's that simple! So set sail and fix yer missing profile picture in the Sonoma Lock Screen today! ⚙️📸🐱‍🏍

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Postgres Replication at speed with PeerDB's Sai Srirampur

By Scott Hanselman on 29th February 2024

Yarr! Ahoy there me hearties! The Cloud Pirate here with another YouTube video for ye to set sail on. Today, we be watching Scott Hanselman talk to PeerDB's Sai Srirampur about Postgres Replication at speed. Aye, this be a must-watch if ye be looking to get yer data moving faster than a seagull on a hot dock.

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Automating infrastructure deployment in Radius with Recipes! 🚀

By Will Velida on 01 March 2024

Ahoy Landlubber! Ye be settin' sail on a voyage to automate yer infrastructure deployment in Radius with Recipes! This YouTube video be brought to ye by the talented Will Velida, so always give credit where it's due, matey. Ye'll be learnin' how to enhance yer deployment process and save a lot o' time by usin' this approach. Don't forget to use the hashtags

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IglooConf 2024: Summer Edition

By Jussi Roine on 01 March 2024

Hit the deck, me maties! Ye Cloud Pirate here with some booty from Jussi Roine. Listen up ye scurvy dogs, IglooConf 2024: Summer Edition be coming. It be a conference for ye Azure lovers, ye OpenAI enthusiasts and all ye techies out there. This here article tells of all the fun that awaits ye in 2024 at IglooConf. So hoist ye anchor and set sail to IglooConf 2024!

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How To Run Deployment Scripts On A Virtual Network

By Sam Cogan on 01 March 2024

Blimey me hearties, are ye lookin to run some deployment scripts on a virtual network? Then listen up, cos The Cloud Pirate has got ye covered! Sam Cogan has written a handy guide on how to make it happen using Azure, including creating a virtual network, adding subnets, deploying resources, setting up NSGs and more. And if ye really want to be fancy, ye can even use OpenAI to automate the deployment process. So hoist the sails and get ready to conquer the virtual seas with

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The new Outlook (Monarch) licensing hugger-mugger

By Jussi Roine on 01 March 2024

Avast Ye Scallywag! The Cloud Pirate is here to share Jussi Roine's article about the new licensing changes for Outlook, codenamed Monarch. Microsoft plans to replace the existing desktop Outlook client with a web-based version, which will require a Microsoft 365 subscription. The new Outlook will feature a simpler user interface, improved performance, and compatibility with different devices. However, some concerns have been raised about the licensing options, which may limit the functionality of the new Outlook for certain users. The Cloud Pirate recommends keeping a weather eye on Microsoft's announcements regarding Monarch's licensing structure.

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Azure Update - 1st March 2024

By John Savill's Technical Training on 01 March 2024

Aye Aye! Welcome aboard, me hearties to the latest Azure update for the 1st of March, 2024 by John Savill's Technical Training. Hear ye, hear ye! Get ready to set sail into the world of Azure and be prepared to be amazed by the latest updates and features. Don't miss out, check out this video!

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Storytime: Microsoft invited me back into the MVP Award Program!

By Tim Warner on 01 March 2024

Thar She Blows! Ahoy me hearties, it's The Cloud Pirate here to introduce ye to Tim Warner's latest tale, "Storytime: Microsoft invited me back into the MVP Award Program!" Avast ye, this yarn is about how Tim got invited back into the MVP Program at Microsoft. It be a jolly good listen for all ye scallywags interested in the cloud and Microsoft's MVP program. Don't forget to use the following hashtags:

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Powershell Connector for EntraID

By Suryendu Bhattacharyya on 01 March 2024

Batten down the hatches, me hearty! Ye be readin' about the Powershell Connector for EntraID by Suryendu Bhattacharyya. This connector lets ye use Powershell to manage EntraID, a service that creates and manages secure APIs. Ye can create, delete and list EntraID APIs with the connector, as well as manage API keys and secrets. This makes it easier for ye to integrate EntraID into yer own systems and workflows. ⚓️

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Why Use Azure Container Registry

By Ahmed Muhi on 02 March 2024

Aaaarrrrgggghhhh! Ahoy, ye mateys! 'tis I, The Cloud Pirate, bringin' ye a video called Why Use Azure Container Registry by Ahmed Muhi. This be an informative vide'o that explains why ye should be usin' Azure Container Registry. So put on yer eye patch, grab yer grog, and let's raise the anchor!

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Azure Container Registry Tasks

By Ahmed Muhi on 02 March 2024

Fire in the hole! Ahoy, me hearties! 'Tis I, The Cloud Pirate, here to introduce ye to a fine video called Azure Container Registry Tasks by Ahmed Muhi. This video be a treasure trove of knowledge for any landlubber lookin' to learn about container registry tasks in Azure. So be sure to give it a watch and show some appreciation to the author, Ahmed Muhi.

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Initial tests to copy a Direct Lake semantic model to another workspace using Microsoft Fabric Git integration

By Kevin Chant on 02 March 2024

Shiver Me Timbers! Ahoy, me hearties! The Cloud Pirate here with a summary of Kevin Chant's article on copying a Direct Lake semantic model to another workspace using Microsoft Fabric Git integration. The article discusses initial tests to copy a semantic model from one workspace to another using Git integration. Chant also covers the advantages and disadvantages of this approach. This article is essential reading for those who want to copy Direct Lake semantic models to different workspaces using Microsoft Fabric Git integration.

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AI Builder & Power Apps - TRUE Friends

By Dhruvin Shah on 02 March 2024

Blimey! Ahoy there, me hearties! It be I, The Cloud Pirate, bringin' ye a fantastic video called AI Builder & Power Apps - TRUE Friends by Dhruvin Shah. This video be all about how ye can use AI Builder and Power Apps to create a friendly and powerful application. Don't be forgettin' to give credit to Dhruvin Shah for creating this masterpiece! ⚓️🏴‍☠️🤖

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Network troubleshooting with Azure Network Monitoring

By Luke Murray on 03 March 2024

Shiver Me Timbers! Ahoy there! I be The Cloud Pirate, bringin' ye a useful video for all the network troubleshooters out there. This video is called "Network troubleshooting with Azure Network Monitoring" and it be created by the talented Luke Murray. Aye, he be the author of this masterpiece. In this video, ye shall learn how to troubleshoot your network issues with the help of Azure Network Monitoring. Arrr! So hoist the sails and set a course for success with

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An Intro to Minimal APIs with ASP.NET Core and .NET 8.0

By Jamie Maguire on 03 March 2024

Yarr! Ahoy mateys, The Cloud Pirate be 'ere to tell ye about Jamie Maguire's article on Minimal APIs with ASP.NET Core and .NET 8.0. This be an introduction to the concept of Minimal APIs and how to use them in ASP.NET Core and .NET 8.0. Jamie explains how Minimal APIs are an alternative to traditional controllers and actions, and how they can make code simpler and easier to read. He also provides examples of how to create Minimal APIs and how to test them using Postman. This article be perfect for those who be new to Minimal APIs and want to learn how to use them in their .NET projects.

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Azure Spring Clean March 2024

By Azure Greg on 03 March 2024

Heave ho me hearties! This be The Cloud Pirate here to tell ye about Azure Greg's article on Azure Spring Clean March 2024. Azure Greg doth be tellin' us about his epic voyage through the Azure portal to tidy up his cloud environment. He be gettin' rid of old resources and optimizin' his costs. He also be tryin' out some new tools like OpenAI to help him in his quest. This be an important reminder to keep yer cloud shipshape and clutter-free.

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Microsoft Copilot Studio - build Powerful, connected copilots

By Dhruvin Shah on 03 March 2024

Thar She Blows! Ahoy Mates! Meet The Cloud Pirate bringing ye a fine Tech video on Microsoft Copilot Studio by Dhruvin Shah. Build yer own Powerful, connected copilots with this fine platform. Don't forget to follow Dhruvin Shah for more. Avast!

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Don’t Let Antivirus Impact FSLogix Performance

By Travis Roberts on 03 March 2024

Avast Ye mateys! 'Don't Let Antivirus Impact FSLogix Performance' by Travis Roberts warns against the potential negative effects of antivirus software on FSLogix. By default, antivirus software scans the user profile virtual hard disk files that store data for FSLogix. This constant scanning can slow down performance and increase latency. To prevent this issue, Roberts recommends excluding the FSLogix file paths from antivirus scans and adding a dedicated antivirus policy for FSLogix. This will allow for the full benefits of FSLogix without sacrificing security.

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Sending Emails from Azure DevOps using PowerShell and Azure LogicApps

By Peter De Tender on 03 March 2024

Avast Ye Scallywag! Prepare to be schooled on how to send emails from Azure DevOps using PowerShell and Azure LogicApps. The Cloud Pirate has discovered a helpful article written by Peter De Tender, which explains how to accomplish this task through a series of simple steps. Using Azure LogicApps you can create an email trigger which executes an email once triggered. You can then integrate this with Azure DevOps to produce an automated email. With this article, it'll become easier to send emails via DevOps without having to manually send them every time.

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Managing your Azure Resources with Deployment Stacks

By John Kilmister on 04 March 2024

Aye, Aye Captain! Avast, me hearties! The Cloud Pirate be bringin' ye news o' how to manage yer Azure resources with deployment stacks, as written by John Kilmister. With deployment stacks, ye can define an entire infrastructure o' resources in a single stack, which means updating or deleting them is far simpler. This article walks ye through the process o' creatin' and managin' deployment stacks in Azure, explainin' the benefits an' potential drawbacks. So hoist the main sail and try managing yer Azure resources with deployment stacks, me hearties!

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Why Kubernetes ReplicaSets?

By Ahmed Muhi on 04 March 2024

Thar She Blows! Ahoy, me hearties! Ye be lookin' for answers on Kubernetes ReplicaSets, eh? Well then, look no further than Ahmed Muhi's video on the subject. He explains the importance of ReplicaSets in Kubernetes and how they can help keep your applications hummin' like a well-oiled machine. Don't be caught in a squall without this valuable information!

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Building AI agents with the Semantic Kernel SDK and Azure OpenAI

By Will Velida on 04 March 2024

Shiver Me Timbers! Ahoy there mateys! 'Tis The Cloud Pirate here to summarise Will Velida's article on building AI agents with Semantic Kernel SDK and Azure OpenAI. Semantic Kernel SDK is a tool that allows one to easily create AI agents that are contextual, conversational and have a natural language understanding. Paired with Azure OpenAI's machine learning capabilities, you get a powerful combination that can unlock many novel use cases. This article provides a step-by-step guide on building AI agents using Semantic Kernel SDK, and how to deploy them on Azure OpenAI. So, if ye be interested in creating yer own AI agents, be sure to give this article a read! ⚓️🤖🔑

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Building your first AI Agent with the Semantic Kernel SDK and C# 🤖

By Will Velida on 04 March 2024

Heave Ho me hearties! Get ready to set sail on a voyage of knowledge with Will Velida's video on Building your first AI Agent with the Semantic Kernel SDK and C

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Understanding and Using SUDO in Windows! Easy Command Line Elevations.

By John Savill's Technical Training on 04 March 2024

Aye Aye! Prepare to set sail on the high seas of command line elevations with John Savill's Technical Training. Feast ye eyes on "Understanding and Using SUDO in Windows! Easy Command Line Elevations."

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50 Ways to Secure Your Azure - Azure Spring Clean 2024

By Michael Durkan on 04 March 2024

Aaaarrrrgggghhhh! Ahoy there, mateys! 'Tis I, The Cloud Pirate, bringing ye a fine video by Michael Durkan called "50 Ways to Secure Your Azure - Azure Spring Clean 2024"! Learn how to keep yer Azure secure with these 50 tips and tricks!

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Introducing MVPSummit2024 mini series

By Nicholas Chang on 04 March 2024

Aye Aye! Ahoy, me hearties! I be The Cloud Pirate and I've got a treasure trove fer ye. Nicholas Chang be bringin' us a brand new YouTube video called "Introducing MVPSummit2024 mini series". This video be chock full of information about the upcoming MVPSummit2024 event. Don't be missin' out on all the swashbucklin' fun!

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How to fix annoying mouse/touch device input lag on Windows 11?

By Antti K. Koskela on 05 March 2024

Ahoy Landlubber! Ye be looking for a solution fer yer annoying mouse/touch device input lag on Windows 11, aye? Fear not, The Cloud Pirate be here to help! Look no further than disabling the "Scroll inactive windows" feature and enabling "Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling" in yer system settings. Arrr, ye'll finally be able to smoothly scroll and navigate like a true sea captain!

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Creating Plugins with the Semantic Kernel SDK and C#

By Will Velida on 05 March 2024

Aye Aye! Ahoy there mateys! The Cloud Pirate be tellin' ye about an article by Will Velida. It be about creatin' plugins with the Semantic Kernel SDK and C

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Creating and using Plugins with the Semantic Kernel SDK 🤖

By Will Velida on 05 March 2024

Avast Ye Scallywag! Ahoy, me hearties! The Cloud Pirate here with a booty of a video on Creating and using Plugins with the Semantic Kernel SDK 🤖 by none other than Will Velida. Learn how to customize your own plugins with this swashbuckling Semantic Kernel SDK guide.

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Moving Dataverse Data Between Environments

By Craig White on 05 March 2024

Ahoy Me Hearties! Today I stumbled upon an insightful blog post by the great Craig White on Moving Dataverse Data Between Environments. He discusses how to keep your data up to date across multiple environments by using PowerShell scripts, Git, and Azure DevOps. With his tips and tricks, you can easily transfer data between development, testing, and production environments seamlessly. This article is a must-read for those who want to save their time and energy while moving data between environments. Arrrr!

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