Technology

  • Happy Pi Day!

    Happy Pi Day!

    Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant pi. Pi Day is observed on March 14 because 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant figures of the constant. PI is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, which is an irrational number with an infinite number of digits in…

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  • Power Apps Canvas Naming Conventions

    Power Apps Canvas Naming Conventions

    When I decided to begin writing about and sharing my Power Platform experiences, I wanted to be certain I covered topics and areas that were not covered exhaustively elsewhere. When developing applications and progressing through different learning modules – a topic that was not covered in depth was how to name and organize your applications.…

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  • Building a Raspberry Pi Print Server

    Building a Raspberry Pi Print Server

    I have an older laser printer, that has been a constant companion for me. It got me through graduate school, multiple moves, teaching … and is still my primary printer today. It’s over 20 years old, and I’ve been able to refurbish it and keep it running in tip-top shape. I have no interest in…

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  • Accessibility and Canvas Apps: Quick Tips

    Accessibility and Canvas Apps: Quick Tips

    Creating accessible Power Apps is not only a requirement that all developers should meet, but it’s also easy and approachable. Here are the top tips for making sure your Power App is accessible and usable for your entire audience. The following quick tips are not an exhaustive treatment of accessibility in Power Apps. It’s important…

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  • Building a DIY Green Screen Frame

    Building a DIY Green Screen Frame

    This brief video demonstrates how to make a low cost, expandable stand and frame for a green screen or printed background. Using less than $20 USD in materials (PVC pipe) and very few tools, you can create a collapsible green screen frame that can be used behind you when webcasting, streaming or holding Zoom, Skype…

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