Yeah, until the yahoo in the seat in front of you decides to lean...

As someone said very early in this thread, if you abuse a SQL Server feature, it will abuse you back! 🙂

I worked on a project once which relied heavily on...

Laptops are great if you actually need the portability they offer... but... if a laptop is going to spend it's entire useful life in the same docking station, why...

I've kicked my desktops to the curb. I have a laptop for work and one for personal use. I use a docking station for both when I'm in my office...

I know what you mean, Steve. My wife is, shall we say, considerably less technical than I when it comes to computers. To make things a bit easier for her...

I got a bit nostalgic when you recounted your shopping experience in your youth. I recall those days too (although I was quite a bit older 🙂 ) when I...

I also work with numerous databases (PostgreSQL, Redshift, SQL Server, DB2, Oracle, and others) and therefore use dBeaver. I found it works quite well with a consistent approach across all...

Honestly though, why would you care? Assuming they aren't moving IP/business from one to the other. If someone wants to get two jobs done, and they do, are you...

Last guy, well, this one is just unbelievable, but he was working for a competitor the WHOLE TIME he was with us. Like a couple of years. working two...

There's a...

I do wonder, however, how will we "build relationships" and get to know (new) people in a remote environment?  Do we need to setup "water cooler" Zoom meetings just...

I've always been a big believer in working remote. While not everyone has the self-discipline necessary, many do. I do find myself working longer hours because my commute time has...

Jeff's experience not withstanding, I've actually had good experiences with XML. But then, I was the one who established the format and oversaw its implementation and use. I have seen...

This is an interesting approach, however I feel constrained to point out that because of the recursive CTE, this isn't completely set-based. If I get some free time, I'd like...

Now that I'm using Slack & Twitch chats, it feels like my online sessions actually have MORE interactivity than the in-person ones. People are more comfortable asking more questions,...