I remember a time about 50 years ago when I designed a script that deleted a file and then renamed the backup.  It never works the second time.

Grant, hope you enjoy the Gettysburg visit.  If you want it personalized, contact my nephew Tom Clark, tclarkguide@gmail.com, who has been a teacher for years and does guided tours at...

Just read a news story about a CA crime where thieves stole $100 million in jewelry from an armored vehicle.

Reminds me of my days on the farm.  "Don't put all...

I’ve glanced at the title of the latest SQL Server Central newsletter “Lots of Interesting Tech News” and it looked like, “Lost Interest in Tech News” :- ) Then...

I only have bifocals (hard-line, not progressives), but I also have dedicated computer glasses optimized for the distance to my monitors from my usual seating position. That saves a...

I've tried to remove a desktop, but I don't get the same resolution or control expanding my laptop to other monitors. Plus, when I am remote, then things are...

Rid, my experience too.  Damn the torpedoes full speed ahead ( and hope it doesn't happen again ).

I have always believed that a periodic reboot is a good thing.  It can handle hidden issues that have existed for a while even if they have not YET caused...

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I have a dedicated workspace at home. We've got an old metal, military desk from a bygone era. We got it several years ago at a military surplus sale....

My wife and I are fortunate to have two spare rooms in the house to accommodate separate offices.  She does physical therapy practice management consulting while I'm a software...

Before my wife took early retirement from an office furniture manufacturer and started her graphic design and web development business we furnished our home office at dealer cost with her...

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I wish I could take time out  to relax somewhere for at least a week. I don't see that happening. There are too many demands and responsibilities in my...

Steve, I wish you well with the fence project.  Being an old Illinois farm-raised boy I know that can be hard work. Hope it's not as hot and humid there...

I only had a single experience with returning to an employer after resigning.  I always worried that by going back I could be subjected to additional pressure, higher expectations, possibly...

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"These days, I know many people have moved to secondary disk storage of some sort, often rotating data across a few disk types that give you recovery for days, weeks,...