Copilot in OneNote: Transform Your Digital Note-Taking Experience

Discover the future of digital organization with Copilot in OneNote, an immersive new course led by Devin Knight, President. This preview introduces a hands-on learning experience designed to elevate productivity, streamline task management, and unleash creativity using Microsoft’s powerful AI tool—Copilot—integrated directly into OneNote. Unlocking Copilot in OneNote: A Revolutionary Note-Taking Journey The integration of… Read More

Exploring Power BI Custom Visuals: Card Browser Overview

Discover how to enhance your Power BI reports using the Card Browser custom visual. This powerful visual enables you to showcase document data with stunning images, creating an engaging and interactive browsing experience. Comprehensive Guide to Module 77 – Power BI Card Browser Visual As data storytelling evolves, the demand for visually immersive and interactive… Read More

Power BI Custom Visuals: How to Use the Scroller Visual for Dynamic Reporting

In this tutorial, you’ll discover how to enhance your Power BI reports using the Scroller custom visual. Developed to mimic the look and feel of a real-time stock ticker, the Scroller is ideal for showcasing continuously updating metrics such as stock prices, sales figures, and deviation values in a sleek, animated format. Introduction to Scroller… Read More

Are Professional Certifications a Scam or Truly Worth the Investment?

In today’s competitive job market, many professionals question the value of certifications. Are they simply a money-making scheme, or do they actually lead to career growth and real-world success? In this insightful video from Greg Trzeciak explores the true worth of professional certifications, featuring expert insights from HR leader Megan Richardson and testimonials from successful… Read More

Power Query: Using User-Driven Parameters to Control M Query Functions

Have you ever had users pull massive datasets from your database only to immediately filter down to a small subset in Excel? This inefficient process wastes bandwidth and slows performance, especially when dealing with large tables. Power Query offers a dynamic solution by allowing you to create queries that filter data based on user-supplied parameters—so… Read More

Mastering Excel 2013 for Business Intelligence: How to Optimize Your Slicers

Welcome back to the Excel at Excel blog series with Steve Hughes! In his previous post, Steve demonstrated how to add slicers to your Excel worksheets. In this article, we’ll focus on how to clean up and customize slicers to enhance user experience and improve your BI dashboards. The Importance of Refining Slicers for Optimal… Read More

How to Download Emails and Attachments Using SSIS

Have you ever needed to download emails and their attachments directly through SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Task Factory, a powerful suite of custom SSIS components developed by offers an Email Source component that enables you to extract email content directly into your SSIS data flow. This… Read More

Exploring Power BI Embedded in Azure: What You Need to Know

In a previous discussion, I covered two methods to embed Power BI into your applications or websites via Azure and Office platforms. Today, I’m focusing on Power BI Embedded specifically within Azure and what makes this solution distinct and advantageous. Comprehensive Guide to Deploying Power BI Embedded through Azure Power BI Embedded is a powerful… Read More

Understanding PowerApps Canvas vs. Model-Driven Applications: Key Differences Explained

Are you familiar with the distinctions between PowerApps Canvas and Model-driven applications? Whether you’re a seasoned PowerApps user or just starting out, understanding these two app types is crucial for selecting the right approach for your project. In this article, Brian Knight breaks down the differences and helps you decide when to build a canvas… Read More

Exploring Power BI Embedded in Azure: What You Need to Know

In a previous discussion, I covered two methods to embed Power BI into your applications or websites via Azure and Office platforms. Today, I’m focusing on Power BI Embedded specifically within Azure and what makes this solution distinct and advantageous. Comprehensive Guide to Deploying Power BI Embedded through Azure Power BI Embedded is a powerful… Read More