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Astro: Collection Pagination Using Rest Parameter Dynamic Route
Astro pagination capability using collections and dynamic routes with a rest parameter. Resolves type issues and generates post listings with page navigation.
Power Query: Access REST APIs Secured by Basic Auth and API Key
Querying REST APIs secured by both Basic Authentication and API tokens, using Power Query. Anonymous instead of Basic authentication is used for the data source.
Power Query: Handling Paginated REST API Data
Multiple solutions for querying paginated REST APIs with known or unknown page counts or entry counts, using Power Query.
Power BI Map Visualizations: Mapping Continents and Countries
Display continents and countries using Power BI map visualizations. Country-level mapping is challenging due to geopolitical issues and inconsistent naming.
Power BI Map Visualizations: Mapping Common City Names
Accurately map common, non-unique city names using Power BI map visualizations by setting the correct data category and including country and coordinate data.
Why I Switched from WordPress to Astro
Switching from WordPress to Astro delivers improved performance, flexibility, and scalability at a reduced cost and with lower maintenance overhead.
Create Self-Signed S/MIME Certificates
Step-by-step guide using OpenSSL to create a certificate authority and self-signed S/MIME certificates to sign and encrypt e-mail for free.
Starting Over: Rebuilding My Website Using Astro
Redesigning and rebuilding using Astro for a simpler, static website to reduce maintenance overhead while improving control and performance.