I struggle with little things, so using a handheld PDA to manage servers wouldn't work well for me. I'd rather use my laptop and dial out over Bluetooth to...

When I need a laugh, I tend to check out some comics. My favorite lately has been "xkcd: A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language"

http://www.xkcd.com/

For me, it definitely depends on what's causing me to feel burnt out. If it's just the project I'm working on, I go for a walk and pull myself...

Going to visit my brother and enjoy my time with him. Geocaching, hanging out, gaming, and just relaxing away from home. Chinese brunch on Sunday and then the ride...

For work stuff, SQL Server is where it's at - mostly because that's what they have established. However, personally, I could bounce around to any of the database servers,...

I found this awhile back - not sure if it was a link on here or Database Daily, but I remember finding it to be an interesting link.  I do...

I live for the "do what you enjoy doing" school of thought.  My sister didn't get into IT, but then again, that's just not something she was interested in.  One...

Getting into dealing with DRM and eBooks/audio files/video files

If you didn't know anything about the Muppets, she had other questions just as oustside of the box that could help her gauge whether you were right for the team...

"Not knowing is more dangerous than knowing." - There's so much truth in that.

Where I am now, I had a background check and a drug test before I could get...

I definitely understand those very capable people who perform below their potential.  I get to take those shoes off after next Friday.  That's my last day in this position, and...

Great editorial, Steve! 

I think James here though brings on a great point about how many men don't understand simple friendships between men and women.  I'm very lucky in that...

When I'm not doing SQL stuff and working, I've found that playing games online (World of Warcraft, specifically) has helped me see the computer as a way to relax as...

Didn't happen to me, but happened to one of our shop guys.  A prankster down there rearranged the keys on his keyboard.  Since the guy looks at his keys when...

Any chance of the forums vendor updating their application to accept multiple formats and give users their own personal preference?  Many forums nowadays do support various date formats, catering to their...