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Torbjorn Zetterlund: a blog about data and technology.
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7 Ways Cloud Computing Can Boost Profits For Small Businesses
The cloud is an excellent way to boost productivity for businesses and other organizations. Various cloud-based tools help them improve what they do for minimal outlay and without the need for huge capital investment.
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Demystifying Cloud Data Management: Navigating Costs and Benefits
As a seasoned veteran with a decade of experience harnessing the power of the cloud, I’ve traversed the ever-evolving landscape of cloud data management. Over these years, I’ve witnessed the transformative potential of cloud solutions, learning the nuances of what works and what doesn’t. The beauty of cloud services lies in the freedom to experiment,…
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Tips To Help Keep Your Website Looking Polished Throughout
The key to success in business is attracting your target markets and keeping them there. If you have loyal customers in this world, you have ample opportunity to do something amazing. You must ensure that you are keeping things professional while having a level of relatability within your behavior. It sounds like something that could…
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The Ultimate Tech Stack for Building a Content Creator with OpenAI GPT-4 API
In AI development, having a powerful and reliable tech stack is crucial. Google Cloud Platform (GCP) offers comprehensive tools and services to help you build and deploy AI products efficiently. This article explores a robust tech stack utilizing GCP services, including Cloud Run, Firestore, Secret Manager, and more, to create a proof-of-concept content creation and…
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Unleashing the Power of Procrastination
How Delayed Action Fuels Creativity. Throughout my career, spanning over a decade as an author, I have discovered a peculiar working method that has consistently yielded remarkable results. It revolves around a seemingly counterintuitive approach – waiting until the last possible moment before diving into work. I have often felt a sense of guilt, perceiving…
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Embracing Digital Transformation: Top 5 Strategies For Efficient Business Practices
In the rapidly evolving business landscape, leveraging technology is crucial for achieving efficiency. Forward-thinking organizations harness cutting-edge technology to streamline operations, improve productivity, and enhance customer engagement. This blog post will present five of the most innovative ways businesses can utilize technology to optimize their practices.
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A Poem: Captivity Within the Window Frame
Beyond the window frame, a world does lie, In all its splendour, neath a cloudy sky, And there I sit, alone with my despair, Gazing out at all that’s fair. The trees sway gently in the breeze, As birds flit about with graceful ease, And all around, I see the play, Of light and shadow,…
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A Poem: Social Injustice – An Illusion of Meritocracy
Injustice runs deep in our society, A slippery force, brutal to see, But it’s there, strong and clear, Affecting lives far and near. Social heritage is what we call it, The background that defines our merit, But can we truly call it fair, When it determines our future and welfare? An underdog’s story we love…
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A Poem: The Value of Public Services
What do you get for the money you pay, A question asked by many today, political right they say, What do public services really convey? For roads and bridges, schools and parks, Public safety and security after dark, Firefighters, police officers and such, All paid for by taxes, but do they mean much? Public healthcare…
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Balancing Child Protection and Personal Privacy
The EU proposes that internet giants comb through all online communications, including encrypted chats, messages, video calls, emails, photos, and cloud storage, to root out potential child abuse images. While this may seem like a noble goal, the consequences of implementing such a system could be dire.
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The Wealth Shift: How Our Dependence on Oil is Fueling the Rise of Oil-Producing Countries and Changing the Global Economy
For decades, our reliance on oil to fuel our cars, heat our homes, and power our industries have been a major driver of economic growth in oil-producing countries. As we consume more and more of this finite resource, the wealth of these countries has grown exponentially, and groups of people within these countries have benefitted…
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The Issue with Tree plantations and Clear Cutting: A Threat to Biodiversity and Climate Change
Forests are an essential part of our planet’s ecosystem, and their role in mitigating the impact of climate change is crucial. Forests absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, providing a vital carbon sequestration source that helps offset greenhouse gas emissions.
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Redefining Freedom: The Urgent Need for a Sustainable Approach to Climate Change
The issue of climate change highlights the importance of moving beyond a purely market-driven approach to solving societal problems. The effects of climate change are felt by all individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic status, and the failure to address this issue promptly and comprehensively will have severe consequences for future generations.
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A Poem: The Silhouette of Her Back
In her hair was woven the sunset’s glow Like the fiery tresses of Nicole Kidman’s show Her beauty was a sight to behold Ingrid Bergman’s elegance with a touch of gold. She stole my heart with her warmth and fire, But I failed to kindle her desire We took a boat ride on the shimmering…
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A Poem: About an apology to future generations
Oh future generations, hear my plea, Listen closely to what I have to say to thee. We, the people of the past, made a grave mistake, We caused the Earth to suffer, for our own sake. With greed and ignorance, we took and took, Ignoring the consequences, of the choices we made and the path…
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How to Use the GPT-4 Model with Google Docs: A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up and Writing the Extension Code in JavaScript
The GPT-4 model, developed by OpenAI, is an advanced language model that has revolutionized the field of natural language processing. It can generate human-like text, answer questions, and even write code. One of the many applications of GPT-4 is to enhance productivity in writing and editing documents. In this article, we will guide you through…
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How to identify and build trust with people
Trust is an essential factor in any relationship, whether professional or personal. It’s necessary for building strong relationships and fostering a sense of security; a trustworthy person can be counted on to act responsibly and ethically in any situation.
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A Poem: About AI and climate change
In a world of constant change, where challenges abound, There is one issue that looms, with a weight that can astound. Climate change, a threat, that affects us all, With consequences dire, if we don’t hear its call. But from the depths of technology, a glimmer of hope shines, A solution that could help, and…
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The Silver Linings of the Corona Crisis: The Habits That Are Here to Stay
The corona crisis has undoubtedly brought about unprecedented challenges and disruptions to our lives. From lockdowns and travel restrictions to economic downturns and social distancing, the pandemic has forced us to adapt to new realities and ways of living.
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A Poem: About Organisational Change
Organizational change, a time of great despair, A season of uncertainty, with feelings so rare. For downsizing is the word that echoes in the halls, And everyone is wondering, who will be the first to fall. The rumors start to spread, and fear begins to grow, As the news of cuts and layoffs, slowly starts…
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A Poem: About my time on planet earth
1950, a time of rebuilding, Europe rising, from the ashes of war. The Marshall Plan, a beacon of hope, A new future, for the people to cope. The 60’s, a decade of change, Youth in revolt, a call for rearrange. Civil rights, peace, and love, they sought, A better world, is what they fought. The…
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A Poem: About justice, equity, diversity and inclusion
What was the talk about JEDI in the organization, Where inclusion and diversity was such an important piece? An old man near retirement, with a twinkle in his eye, Recalled the days of yore when he was young and spry. “The JEDI were a team of brave and noble knights,” he said, “Who fought for…
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How Does Video Content Help You Improve the Conversion Rates of Your Brand?
Video is a great way to engage customers and website visitors. Videos help people understand a product or service better, hear real customer feedback, or see a specialist in their field break down a particularly difficult topic. Video attracts more visitors to your website, keeps them there for a longer time and increases the likelihood…
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The Human Cost of the Digital Revolution
The digital revolution has brought about countless benefits to society, from increased access to information and communication to the development of new technologies that make our lives easier and more efficient. However, as with any revolution, there are also costs to be paid. One of the most significant costs of the digital revolution is the…
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5 Ways Your Company Can Better Retain Its Employees
High turnover of employees can be costly to businesses, so as a company owner, it’s crucial to maintain the workers you have. Recruiting and training new employees is time-consuming and expensive, and when employees leave, it can also disrupt workflow and productivity.
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A Poem: The Rise of AI and the Future of Social Justice
But as AI advances, it learns to mimic, To imitate the very things we thought unique, The human touch, the warmth, the soul, Soon replaced by algorithms, we’ll be left feeling cold. As we stare into the future, we see our jobs disappear, Replaced by machines, with efficiency and no fear, Our skills and knowledge…
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Teknik för avlägsna anställdas övervakning
Arbetskraftsanalys, produktivitetsspårning, programvara för medarbetares övervakning: Vad du än vill kalla det är arbetarövervakningstekniken trender, vägen upp. Pre-pandemisk, bara tre av tio företag med 1 000+ arbetare använde teknik för att mäta anställdas produktivitet, men i slutet av 2021 rapporterade sex av 10 att göra det, enligt en Gartner-undersökning. Och från och med augusti 2022…
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Maximizing Your Business Strengths By Identifying Your Weaknesses
Business ownership and leadership are complicated. Not only are so many other enterprises more than happy to take your market share from you, but adapting as time moves means you can never rest on your laurels for long.
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5 Critical steps in the software implementation plan
Small businesses and startups have to compete against massive enterprises in this quickly evolving technology sector and growing market. As we all know, nowadays, the business landscape is ultra-competitive, and it becomes challenging to survive and flourish. They need the right software implementation plan to optimize business processes, enhance team productivity, and increase revenue. An…
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What you will find out about open-sourcing your code
The global community of open-source developers is the backbone of innovations in a number of different fields, including automotive, healthcare, and climate tech.
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Build Intel64-compatible Docker images from Mac M1
I was building a tracking pixel API app for internal websites. A tracking pixel is an HTML code snippet loaded when a user visits a website. I built this app on my laptop, MAC M1, and I run my Docker container locally within Docker Dekstop.
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#simpledata: A flourish data visualization of major Swedish Political parties
I really like good meaningful visualizations of data that I am interested in, I am also very interested in visualization tools or SaaS solutions that are easy to use.
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List of Low-Code/No-Code Framework
No-code and Low-code development platforms allow individuals worldwide to build their businesses and applications to serve them without writing code. The platforms sit at the intersection of the IT Department and pretty much every other department in a company.
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#simpleit: Hur man bygger en dataplattform utan budget
Den här artikeln är avsedd för små företag som kanske inte har ett dedikerat datateam eller bara en enda resurs för att driva en dataplattform. Fokus för den här artikeln ligger på en installation av dataplattform för småföretag. Den här artikeln syftar till att visa hur du skapar den bästa dataplattformen för din organisation utan…
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#simpleit: How to build a data platform without a budget
This article is for small companies that may not have a dedicated data team or just a single resource to operate a data platform. The focus of this article is on a small business data platform setup. This article aims to show how to create the best data platform for your organization without a data…
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#dataset: Creating a dataset using an API with Python
For any data analytics project I do, the first thing that I need is a dataset. I have put together a list of online datasets that you can use for your various analytics, there are sometimes you wish to extract data on your own and begin your own investigation.
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#datapipeline: YouTube Analytics to BigQuery with Airbyte
You cannot simply rely on YouTube to derive maximum value for your business. You need a combination of YouTube and Google’s BigQuery to make more robust analytical insights and, in turn, drive increased revenue and growth to your YouTube channel. This data pipeline will demonstrate how you can easily leverage Airbyte to do the job.
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Endangered Languages Around the World
Recently in my newsfeed, I came to see a note that 21st February was the International Mother Language celebration day, this “piqued my interest” further, so I started to read up on what the celebration was all about and it lead me into the area of Endangered Languages.
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How To Increase Your Business Sales By Merging Both Physical And Digital Marketing
There’s no doubt that most businesses are turning to online marketing strategies to increase their sales, and for good reasons. About 4.95 billion people use the online world. But while you cannot dispute the effectiveness of online marketing, you’ll be mistaken to think that physical marketing is no longer necessary. It remains an integral part…
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How to build a centralized and secured Data Catalog on Google Cloud Platform
Time is money, to organize your data in a Data Catalog is one of the first steps to give visibility to organizations’ data and to save time by employees to find data in the organization.
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#Datapipeline: The T in ETL with SQL
If you read this I assume you are familiar with Extract Transform and Load (ETL), this is just a short article to show how you can do ETL and especially T, the transform using a SQL statement.
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List of datasets for all your data science work
Data science is a hot topic just now, more and more people are talking about it and planning to include data science in their organizations. The data science practice is to extract knowledge and insights from data and information generated through various tools and applications.
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How to Prevent Your Tech from Turning Against You
Soaring through the 21st century, we are swamped with technology. From your personal computer, your eBook reader and your smartphone, you are subjected to an always-online system 24/7. In addition, the advent of the smart home means devices like hubs communicate with your temperature controls, light bulbs and refrigerator. But appliances break down, yet there…
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Ålder är ett sinnestillstånd – tills du rapporterar till någon hälften av din ålder
Den senaste Stack Overflow -undersökningen för 2021 fick hem ett demografiskt faktum i IT -världen: samhället är väldigt, väldigt ungt.
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How To Prevent Common Problems When Trading in a Global Market
It’s essential to have a firm grasp of international trade when operating in the global market. It can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be if you take precautionary measures, such as working with a trade broker. If you’re looking for more information on how to get started, here are some helpful tips for…
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A Poem: Finding Freedom Within the Frame of Life
Our whole life, man, it’s like a frame, A picture show that’s always the same, From the moment we’re born until we die, We’re stuck inside, can’t say goodbye. But hey, it’s not all bad, you know, There’s beauty in the way things flow, Like the changing seasons and the city lights, The stars that…
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Breaking Boundaries a movie to watch
If there is one documentary you should watch about what happening to our planet, you should watch Breaking Boundaries.
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A Poem: The Slow Erosion of Democracy and The Death of The Planet
Conservative politics rises with a slow but steady hand Changing laws, bending rules, to seize command Fascism creeps in, wrapped in democratic guise As freedom is eroded, rights slowly dies The people are lulled by the siren’s song As democracy’s veneer is stripped away, bit by bit, long Elections become a charade, a mere formality…
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Cycletrippin – The Lonely Cyclists Tour Scandinavia – Steg 1
Den här resan som jag kallar på cykeltrippin började vid mitt hem i Amsterdam i Nederländerna, vägen tog mig hela vägen till Nordkap och tillbaka till Amsterdam. Under resan cyklade jag genom Nederländerna, Tyskland, Danmark, Norge, Finland och Sverige. För det mesta av resan cyklade jag också andra transportmedel som tågtrafik, busstrafik och färjor när…
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4 Ways To Take Your Business Into The Future
Are you thinking about ways that you can improve your business? There are lots of possibilities worth exploring here. However, we recommend that you put a strong focus on trying to guarantee that your company is ready for the future and that your brand looks forward-thinking. Here are some of the ways that you can…
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A Poem: Melting Ice, Disappearing Home – The Plight of Polar Bears and Penguins
It’s getting hot in here but I can’t take off my clothes The heat is rising, the ice is melting, and nobody knows The polar region is changing, the landscape is shifting The consequences of climate change are truly uplifting The glaciers are retreating, the permafrost is thawing The arctic animals are struggling, their survival…
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A Poem: Breaking the Grip of the 1% – A Poetic Call to Action
The 1% have amassed great wealth, Their power stretches far and wide, With governments and decisions under their belt, Their grip on society they cannot hide. The financial industry, complex and intricate, Confusing the masses with its jargon and code, Designed to keep the 1% in control, Their wealth and power forever bestowed. Climate change,…
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Do we need to be taxed
Rethinking how taxes are structured and collected is essential for creating a fairer society. Progressive taxation, where the wealthy pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes than those with lower incomes, is a way to address the current wealth inequality.
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Data project: I became an environmental data collector
At the beginning of the Corona epidemic, I wrote an article about a personal data project I had worked on: The air I breathe how polluted is it?. After that project, I became an environmental data collector by purchasing a wearable, portable indoor-outdoor air quality monitor. My interest in air quality is about the fact that…
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Does alcohol consumption have an impact on climate change?
It is a great question, does alcohol consumption impact climate change? I would argue that what you drink has an impact on climate change. That does not mean you have to stop drinking, you can drink more or less climate-smart.
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A Poem: Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door – The Struggle to Overcome Our Differences
Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door It’s a tale as old as time, but we still ignore We’re born into this world, all the same But soon our paths diverge, we play a different game Family, social status, shapes our minds We learn to see the world through their eyes We take on their views,…
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Cycletrippin – The Lonely Cyclists Tour Scandinavia – Stage 1
This journey that I call going on a cycletrippin, started at my home in Amsterdam the Netherlands, the route took me all the way to Nordkap and back to Amsterdam. During the trip, I cycled through the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden. For the most part of the trip I cycled, I also…
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#Throwback tales: How I built efficient work teams
Building highly efficient teams is crucial for the success of any organization, regardless of the industry or department. I have gained valuable insights into creating effective teams in various environments, ranging from development shops to marketing departments.
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I rather am a generalist than a specialists
The one crucial traits that set great innovators apart from the rest, is their extensive knowledge across various subjects. This diverse knowledge base serves as a foundation for their creativity and fuels their ability to excel.
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Embracing the Winds of Change – Unleashing the Spirit of Innovation
In a world where education shapes the minds of future leaders, a pressing concern looms: Are we inadvertently stifling innovation and flexibility in our pursuit of academic excellence? From politicians to business CEOs and tech experts, a growing sentiment suggests that the longer one remains within the confines of formal education, the more one becomes…
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Exploring the Depths of Ethical Hacking
In this article, we delve into the concept of ethical hacking, based on prevailing understandings within the industry. We will examine the distinction between hacking and ethical hacking, the role of hacktivism in campaigning, the significance of ethical web scraping, and the importance of respecting intellectual property rights. Additionally, we will address the traits and…
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#Throwback tales: How I got started in software development
I grew up in the 1970s in Vendelsömalm located south of Stockholm, by car 30 minutes to Stockholm. I lived on Götabergsvägen in a large house in a quiet middle-class neighbourhood, our neighbours were small business owners, the school principal, and people with jobs generally classified as middle class. Almost every home had 2 or more…
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Corporate Policies and the Role of External Applications in IT Operations and DevOps
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and business, organizations are constantly seeking ways to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and foster innovation. As part of this pursuit, corporate policies often come into play, shaping the tools and technologies used within the organization.