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Articles on Excel, Power BI, Power Query, dashboards, and automation—kept focused enough to use in your next project.


Power Query Performance Playbook (Power BI & Excel)
Want faster refreshes and snappier previews? Here’s a practical, no-nonsense guide to making Power Query load much quicker using only generic patterns and examples. PRACTICE MATERIAL BELOW!👇 Quick Wins Fold early, fold often: Filter and select columns as the first steps. Prune columns: Load only what you use. Reference, don’t duplicate: Reuse staged queries. Avoid row-by-row custom columns: Prefer joins, grouping, and native operations. Use buffering sparingly: Only when you

MirVel
Aug 27, 20253 min read


Build a Profit & Loss (P&L) report in Power BI — end-to-end from CSVs
This post walks through the exact setup shown in your screenshots: folder-based CSV ingestion in Power Query, a tidy star schema, an FX bridge for currency conversion, a P&L layout table for the matrix, and a simple report page with monthly columns and KPI cards. No fluff—just what’s in your files. PRACTICE MATERIAL BELOW!👇 What we’ll build (at a glance) Tables: dimDate, dimAccount, factGL, dimFX, dimPnL, plus your Calculations/KPI Selector. Relationships (as in model view)

MirVel
Aug 15, 20253 min read


LLM Models Comparison Table (2025) — Data & Automation Focus
Here’s a pragmatic, up‑to‑date roundup of the major LLM families you’ll actually encounter in the wild—what they’re best at, how they’re priced, and where they’re rough around the edges. I’m focusing on the models that dominate developer usage, cloud platforms, and enterprise deals rather than attempting an impossible “every model ever” list. Comparison of popular large language models, including GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Llama, and Mistral. LLM Models Comparison (2025) — Part 1

MirVel
Aug 10, 20253 min read


How to Create Dynamic Drop-Downs in Excel for Interactive Charts and Data Management
Understanding Dynamic Drop-Downs Dynamic drop-down lists update their contents automatically based on user selections, eliminating...

MirVel
Aug 6, 20252 min read


Excel, Power BI and Power Automate licensing plans, prices & key differences (as of Aug 2025)
Check out some of our FREE templates and materials. 1 Excel licensing (stand‑alone vs Microsoft 365/Office 2024) (German pricing comparison beneath every table) Plan/version Price (USD, annual/one‑time) Included applications/rights Key points Excel stand‑alone app One‑time purchase of $179.99 per PC/Mac (or around €165; price may vary by region) Microsoft’s standalone Excel app with no subscription. Includes OneDrive and real‑time collaboration; licence is valid for one devi

MirVel
Aug 3, 20258 min read


The Ultimate Reusable DAX Measure Tool-Kit for Power BI
Power BI is a powerful business intelligence tool. The DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) language allows users to create custom calculations on data within the application. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, knowing the essential DAX measures is crucial for effective data analysis. This blog post will explore a 'must-have package' of DAX measures that can be reused across various datasets. We will start from basic measures such as SUM, COUNT, and AVERAGE, and move t

MirVel
Jul 26, 20254 min read
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