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YouTube is where most of my content is at! The topic of the channel is “better together” in Power Platform, with a focus on Power BI.

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What you need to know about using IMAGES as BACKGROUNDS in Power BIWhat you need to know about using IMAGES as BACKGROUNDS in Power BI2025-03-25If you use images as canvas backgrounds in Power BI, here’s some things to be aware of, like how sca[…]
Can AI write your DAX for you? Try it with TMDL!Can AI write your DAX for you? Try it with TMDL!2025-03-18AI does a much better job at writing DAX if we give it model context. Here’s how to do that using TM[…]
Workaround for Lack of Custom Templates in PlannerWorkaround for Lack of Custom Templates in Planner2025-03-12Custom templates are one of the most-requested features in Planner. Here’s how to DIY the effect of […]
If you’re not using TMDL in Power BI, you’re missing out! 🔥If you’re not using TMDL in Power BI, you’re missing out! 🔥2025-03-04How to get AI to write all your measure descriptions and comment your DAX using your model TMDL. Thi[…]
How to Make a Project Management Dashboard in Power BIHow to Make a Project Management Dashboard in Power BI2025-02-25Get the background used for this report here! https://bi-ome.kit.com/template-download (this contain[…]
The FASTEST Cumulative Sum in Power BIThe FASTEST Cumulative Sum in Power BI2025-02-18This is the quickest way to get cumulative or running totals in a visual in Power BI. In this exampl[…]
How to COMBINE Tables in Power BIHow to COMBINE Tables in Power BI2025-02-11How to combine two or more similar tables using “append” in Power BI! This will “stack” the tables o[…]
Conditional Branching is here for Lists! 🎉 Here's how to use it.Conditional Branching is here for Lists! 🎉 Here's how to use it.2025-02-04Conditional branching is now available for Microsoft Lists! This lets you change which fields are pr[…]
How to use Microsoft Lists in Power BI - including multi-value fields! (2025) ✅How to use Microsoft Lists in Power BI – including multi-value fields! (2025) ✅2025-01-28This is an updated comprehensive walkthrough of how to connect to and model Microsoft Lists data in […]
SharePoint Lists 2.0 vs 1.0 Connector in Power BISharePoint Lists 2.0 vs 1.0 Connector in Power BI2025-01-27Here’s the differences between the 1.0 and 2.0 SharePoint Online List connector for Power BI and whe[…]
Connect Microsoft Lists to Power BI (no desktop app!)Connect Microsoft Lists to Power BI (no desktop app!)2025-01-21Let’s create a report on a Microsoft List using the integration between Lists and Power BI. That’s t[…]
How to DELETE a Plan in Planner - New 2025 UIHow to DELETE a Plan in Planner – New 2025 UI2025-01-20The option to delete a plan is buried in a submenu in Planner – here’s where to find it! This covers[…]
Automate Actions when a FIELD CHANGES in Microsoft Lists with Power AutomateAutomate Actions when a FIELD CHANGES in Microsoft Lists with Power Automate2025-01-14Microsoft Lists has an action that allows you to “get changes” to an item or file, then perform acti[…]
Build your own Task Board or Tracker!Build your own Task Board or Tracker!2025-01-07Issues with Planner? Make your own custom task board! In this video, we create our own task manageme[…]
Automate Group Membership with DYNAMIC Membership Rules!Automate Group Membership with DYNAMIC Membership Rules!2024-12-03If you’re looking to dynamically control access permissions to virtually anything in Microsoft 365, […]
The BEST (free) Date Table Template - and how to use it!The BEST (free) Date Table Template – and how to use it!2024-11-20Date tables, also known as calendar tables, are VERY useful in Power BI! Here’s a template you can u[…]
How to use Power BI with ExcelHow to use Power BI with Excel2024-11-12Excel files can be one of the trickier sources to work with in Power BI. This video covers optimizat[…]
Tricks to handle & alert on errors in Power BI (without stopping refresh!)Tricks to handle & alert on errors in Power BI (without stopping refresh!)2024-11-12How to handle errors without your report refresh failing, while also alerting on the fact that there[…]
The Power BI matrix can be squirrely...The Power BI matrix can be squirrely…2024-11-05If you’ve used the Power BI matrix, you’ve probably noticed it’s a bit tricky to work with, particul[…]
Quick and Easy Multi-Camera EditingQuick and Easy Multi-Camera Editing2024-10-22How to do multicam with auto-pause removal for free or close to it. This technique uses OBS and a ph[…]
Show Measures and Column  Descriptions in Power BI with MODEL.VIEWShow Measures and Column Descriptions in Power BI with MODEL.VIEW2024-10-16It’s now possible to use the INFO() expressions in calculated tables in Power BI, meaning we can sho[…]
How to use the new List Slicer visual in Power BIHow to use the new List Slicer visual in Power BI2024-10-15The new list slicer in Power BI is a hierarchical display that is somewhat of a combination of the c[…]
How to Make a Power Query Step NOT Case-SensitiveHow to Make a Power Query Step NOT Case-Sensitive2024-10-15This is about how to make a Power Query step not be case sensitive (aka case-insensitive). This can […]
Bulk Print to PDF with Power Automate Desktop (for free)Bulk Print to PDF with Power Automate Desktop (for free)2024-10-15This is about how to convert or print local files to PDF in bulk with Power Automate desktop. This t[…]
How to import tasks from basic Planner or Project Desktop to premium "Planner for the Web"How to import tasks from basic Planner or Project Desktop to premium "Planner for the Web"2024-10-01This video shows you how to copy/import a plan and tasks from basic Planner or an .mpp Microsoft Pro[…]
How to connect to & model premium "Planner for the Web" data in Power BI or ExcelHow to connect to & model premium "Planner for the Web" data in Power BI or Excel2024-09-24This is a deep dive into getting premium Planner data using Power BI and Power Query in Excel. I’ve […]
How to Export & Import Power Automate Desktop FlowsHow to Export & Import Power Automate Desktop Flows2024-09-17Move Power Automate Desktop flows between environments or to another tenant in Power Platform by cre[…]
How to set fields in Microsoft Forms via hyperlink!How to set fields in Microsoft Forms via hyperlink!2024-09-10This feature in Microsoft Forms allows you to set fields in your form or survey using URL parameters[…]
How to install SQL Server and import sample dataHow to install SQL Server and import sample data2024-08-27A local SQL Server install can be a great way to learn SQL and makes a great data source for a Power[…]
How to Customize the Top Navigation Bar in Microsoft 365How to Customize the Top Navigation Bar in Microsoft 3652024-08-13Adding your custom branding to the top bar in Microsoft 365 is easy, but there’s a few tricks to mak[…]
Get Planner data for a LIST of Plans in Power BI with Power AutomateGet Planner data for a LIST of Plans in Power BI with Power Automate2024-07-16To round out the Planner data collection, in this video we get Planner data for a list of specific p[…]
Timeline Zoom & Planner Data in Davide Bacci’s free Gantt template!Timeline Zoom & Planner Data in Davide Bacci’s free Gantt template!2024-05-20Davide Bacci has kindly updated his open source Gantt chart for Power BI to include a timeline zoom […]
What you need to know about Premium Planner (and where to find the data!)What you need to know about Premium Planner (and where to find the data!)2024-04-08In the new premium Planner plans, we’re able to connect directly to the tables where our task data l[…]
Dark Theme Tutorial for Power BIDark Theme Tutorial for Power BI2024-03-25Here’s how to create a dark mode / dark theme for Power BI with translucent side navigation. We’re u[…]
How to Add Borders to Your Bars in Power BIHow to Add Borders to Your Bars in Power BI2024-03-19This is about how to add borders, including color-matched borders, to Power BI bar charts. If you’re[…]
Get all your survey data in ONE visual!Get all your survey data in ONE visual!2024-02-29This technique unpivots Microsoft Forms data in Power Query to combine responses into a single colum[…]
How to Review & Edit AI Outputs with APPROVALS in Power AutomateHow to Review & Edit AI Outputs with APPROVALS in Power Automate2024-02-12This tutorial shows how to make a custom prompt that takes actions with AI Builder in Power Automate[…]
Send STYLED Lists or Tables from Power BI to EMAIL or Chat with Power AutomateSend STYLED Lists or Tables from Power BI to EMAIL or Chat with Power Automate2024-02-05This is a tutorial on how to use the “Run a query against a Power BI dataset” action in Power Automa[…]
Use the Power Automate visual in Power BI to send notifications for SELECTED itemsUse the Power Automate visual in Power BI to send notifications for SELECTED items2024-01-24This tutorial is about using the Power Automate visual and integration with Power BI to send Outlook[…]
Get Planner Data for ALL your Plans in ALL your Groups with Power Automate!Get Planner Data for ALL your Plans in ALL your Groups with Power Automate!2024-01-02We’re taking the process of getting all of our tasks for a Planner plan in Power Automate and extend[…]
How to Redirect Users after Submitting a List FormHow to Redirect Users after Submitting a List Form2023-12-27We can send form submitters to a thank-you page or specific URL when they’re done submitting a form […]
How to let your VIEWERS "change" visual types!How to let your VIEWERS "change" visual types!2023-12-20Your viewers can dynamically switch visual types or visual settings by clicking a button! Here’s how[…]
Get Planner Task Details with Power Automate - Assignees, subtasks, buckets, dates!Get Planner Task Details with Power Automate – Assignees, subtasks, buckets, dates!2023-12-18This video creates a Power Automate flow to extract all of the Microsoft Planner (basic, not premium[…]
Report on Planner Data in Power BIReport on Planner Data in Power BI2023-12-18This video is about how to connect to and model your Microsoft Planner data in Power BI. We’ll go th[…]
How to Create a Best Practice Checklist for Power BIHow to Create a Best Practice Checklist for Power BI2023-12-05The idea with building a checklist is both to give you a list of things to remember to do, but also […]
Automate Saving Files to a Specific Folder with Power Automate DesktopAutomate Saving Files to a Specific Folder with Power Automate Desktop2023-11-15Power Automate Desktop is capable of automating and distributing system file exports via the set of […]
Edit & Annotate PDFs in SharePoint OnlineEdit & Annotate PDFs in SharePoint Online2023-11-13SharePoint Online now allows you to edit, save, and annotate PDFs when you open them in the browser […]
Toggle this Power BI slicer setting to "tone down" the giant slider handles!Toggle this Power BI slicer setting to "tone down" the giant slider handles!2023-11-02The slicer slider handles in Power BI are VERY large and do not have a resizing option. The setting […]
How to Schedule REFRESH on File & Folder Sources in Power BIHow to Schedule REFRESH on File & Folder Sources in Power BI2023-10-31Automate your Power BI report refresh process by publishing to the web service and scheduling your r[…]
All the tricks to recreate an award-winning Tableau dashboard design in Power BI with core visualsAll the tricks to recreate an award-winning Tableau dashboard design in Power BI with core visuals2023-10-23Power BI gets a lot of flack for being “not as good for design” as Tableau, but is that true? Let’s […]
Get Data from PDFs and Send to EXCEL with Power Automate Desktop (free tool!)Get Data from PDFs and Send to EXCEL with Power Automate Desktop (free tool!)2023-10-10Power Automate Desktop is the lesser-known cousin to Power Automate Cloud. As of 2023, it’s free wit[…]
Dynamic Row-Level Security for Power BIDynamic Row-Level Security for Power BI2023-10-05If you are looking to automate your row-level security (RLS) to make it dynamic or apply it to your […]
Get ALL User Profile Data using Power AutomateGet ALL User Profile Data using Power Automate2023-10-04User data is great for setting up row-level security roles in Power BI. In this video, we get the pr[…]
Get and visualize Group Members & Owners with Power Automate & Power BIGet and visualize Group Members & Owners with Power Automate & Power BI2023-10-02This works for M365/Teams groups, Azure AD groups, and distribution groups. This can be useful for a[…]
Get ALL SharePoint Sites & Subsites Metrics with Power BIGet ALL SharePoint Sites & Subsites Metrics with Power BI2023-09-27SharePoint has a wealth of data available on sites, lists, files, and activities in the OData feeds.[…]
Get ALL SharePoint Lists and Libraries AnalyticsGet ALL SharePoint Lists and Libraries Analytics2023-09-27In this video, we use the list of sites we queried in our last video to pull data about ALL lists an[…]
What are SharePoint Spaces?What are SharePoint Spaces?2023-08-29If you need to brighten a co-worker’s day, look no further than SharePoint Spaces. This is a much-ov[…]
Get PLANNER Data into Power BI with a 2-ACTION Power Automate Flow!Get PLANNER Data into Power BI with a 2-ACTION Power Automate Flow!2023-08-28This is the quick-and-easy approach to pulling Planner data with Power Automate. It doesn’t get task[…]
How to design an awesome SharePoint page in 60 seconds! #shorts #sharepointHow to design an awesome SharePoint page in 60 seconds! #shorts #sharepoint2023-08-24
How to use Power BI as a VIEWERHow to use Power BI as a VIEWER2023-08-23Power BI has all kinds of neat features such as personal bookmarks, alerts, email subscriptions, and[…]
How to make your reports ACCESSIBLE in Power BIHow to make your reports ACCESSIBLE in Power BI2023-08-18There’s more to consider beyond vision impairment in accessibility. In this tutorial we go through w[…]
How to create a CORRELATION MATRIX in Power BI using the Python VisualHow to create a CORRELATION MATRIX in Power BI using the Python Visual2023-08-15One of my favorite applications of the Python visual in Power BI is to create a correlation matrix, […]
How to use David Bacci's Deneb template: Power BI Gantt w/ milestones, dependencies, and phasesHow to use David Bacci's Deneb template: Power BI Gantt w/ milestones, dependencies, and phases2023-08-14David Bacci made an excellent Deneb template for Gantt visualization in Power BI. In this video, we […]
How to send email from a SHARED mailbox with Power AutomateHow to send email from a SHARED mailbox with Power Automate2023-08-09Sending emails from a shared mailbox adds polish to your Power Automate workflows! Here’s how to con[…]
Create a "Glass Effect" Design with Figma for Power BICreate a "Glass Effect" Design with Figma for Power BI2023-08-02Sometimes you just need to do something a little fun and crazy in Power BI, am I right? Here’s how t[…]
How to change a Power BI file source from local computer to SharePointHow to change a Power BI file source from local computer to SharePoint2023-07-23It’s trickier than you’d expect to change a source reference in Power BI to SharePoint Online. Here'[…]
How to quickly bulk import data from Excel to a SharePoint ListHow to quickly bulk import data from Excel to a SharePoint List2023-06-28Subscribe via email for news + new videos – https://bi-ome.kit.com/youtube You can copy/paste data d[…]
Figma Basics Tutorial for Power BIFigma Basics Tutorial for Power BI2023-06-26This is a beginner’s tutorial on how to create a modern-looking “dashboard” look in Power BI using a[…]
Embed a Table from Power BI in an Email with Power AutomateEmbed a Table from Power BI in an Email with Power Automate2023-06-12Power Automate can query your Power BI datasets. If you’re unsure how to write the query, here’s a t[…]
3-Action Flow to Snapshot a SharePoint List, then Combine Snapshots for Reporting3-Action Flow to Snapshot a SharePoint List, then Combine Snapshots for Reporting2023-06-05If you need to retain a history of SharePoint list data for reporting, you can easily extract and st[…]
SharePoint List Data in Power BI (see pinned comment!)SharePoint List Data in Power BI (see pinned comment!)2023-05-30This is a detailed tutorial covering how to deal with multi-value fields, creating hyperlinks direct[…]
How to COPY SharePoint Pages & TemplatesHow to COPY SharePoint Pages & Templates2023-05-15Since we can’t yet move pages or page templates between SharePoint Online sites in the UI, we have t[…]
Set Visual SETTINGS (gridlines, axis toggles, more) with Power BI Themes!Set Visual SETTINGS (gridlines, axis toggles, more) with Power BI Themes!2023-05-09If you’d like to save some time, consider using a theme generator to save your visual preferences. I[…]
How to get File Metadata from SharePoint Libraries with Power BI using ODataHow to get File Metadata from SharePoint Libraries with Power BI using OData2023-05-02How to get data ABOUT files, not data IN files, using Power BI. This includes normal documents but a[…]
Embed Power BI Visuals or Pages in SharePointEmbed Power BI Visuals or Pages in SharePoint2023-04-26This is great for displaying KPIs and goal progress in your intranet and for increasing visibility o[…]
How to Change Source FOLDER from Local to SharePoint in Power BIHow to Change Source FOLDER from Local to SharePoint in Power BI2023-04-21If you’ve started developing a report on your PC and realized you need to move your folder source fi[…]
CUSTOM Dynamic text boxes in Power BICUSTOM Dynamic text boxes in Power BI2023-04-17Text boxes are a nice way to give your audience an overview of the main takeaways from your report. […]
Goal to Actual Visualization in Power BI (with core visuals!)Goal to Actual Visualization in Power BI (with core visuals!)2023-04-07This is a follow-up on the previous week’s “goal to actual” visualization, where we used mini charts[…]
How to use the HTML visual to set font weights and create SVG icons in Power BIHow to use the HTML visual to set font weights and create SVG icons in Power BI2023-03-28HTML visuals are a great tool to get more control over your text in Power BI. They’re also a good ch[…]
How to Keep a Version History for Power BIHow to Keep a Version History for Power BI2023-03-19We can use SharePoint & OneDrive sync to create a lightweight, easy-to-restore version history for o[…]
How to Make a Form in SharePointHow to Make a Form in SharePoint2023-03-08SharePoint lists are great for forms, particularly in cases where you need to track status of submis[…]
Dynamic Tables in Power BI - field parameters with conditional formatting!Dynamic Tables in Power BI – field parameters with conditional formatting!2023-02-25There’s a few tricks to using field parameters with tables and matrices in Power BI. This video tuto[…]
Tutorial: Stephen Few-style bullet chart in Power BI using core visuals!Tutorial: Stephen Few-style bullet chart in Power BI using core visuals!2023-02-17Bullet charts in tables for easy comparison between rows are something that is highly promoted by St[…]
Use this feature to let your VIEWERS toggle settings when viewing your report in Power BI!Use this feature to let your VIEWERS toggle settings when viewing your report in Power BI!2023-02-15The “shared axis” feature lets you compare size of different categories in charts. When you categori[…]
Dynamically show/hide dimension values in slicers in Power BIDynamically show/hide dimension values in slicers in Power BI2023-02-13Field parameters are awesome for letting your viewers explore data, but what happens when some of yo[…]
Friendly-Name ALL your Power BI columns at once with Power Query!Friendly-Name ALL your Power BI columns at once with Power Query!2023-02-05Best practice is to rename all of your columns to be capitalized and have spaces between words. This[…]
How to create a Gantt chart in Power BI (with a free visual!)How to create a Gantt chart in Power BI (with a free visual!)2023-02-03Gantt charts are typically used to track project progress, but they can be useful for any data that […]
How to create Stephen Few-style visuals in Power BI using core visualsHow to create Stephen Few-style visuals in Power BI using core visuals2023-02-03Stephen Few is a leading visualization and dashboard designer who proposes that the focus of your re[…]
How to use field parameters in Power BI visuals + how to “dynamically” sortHow to use field parameters in Power BI visuals + how to “dynamically” sort2023-01-29Power BI field parameters help make your report more dynamic and save a massive amount of space in y[…]