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Considerations for Remote Working Vacations
Remote working vacations aren’t for everyone and every situation. Remember such flexibility is a privilege, not a right.
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IT as The Business
No, this isn’t about an IT-based/centric/focused business, where IT or an IT system is the product. It is about when IT needs IT (or anyone, really) to do something. When Finance, Sales, etc. need IT to do something, we often refer to them as “the business” or “business users” (sometimes with an us-verses-them mentality that…
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Convert table to scissor-lift desk
I would want to take the functionality of the Woodworking Junky scissor lift combined with the elegance of the DIY Perks motorized monitor lift.
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Working at the Mart
Taking a break from my normal nerdy-ness has been an interesting experience. I’ve learned that I can work nights, at least for a short stretch. I have quite enjoyed the combination of physical labor and mental tasks. That probably helped with staying awake. Another fun challenge was figuring out the organizational system and using that…
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On plugging into the correct receptical
I acquired a computer from my former employer. We had an issue with it where the fan would spin up so it sounded like it would take off (and eventually shut itself down). We never figured out the issue and it was eventually sold along with other computers and equipment. I wiped the drive before…
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Web layout and design for any device/screen size
I have been thinking some about how to design and program my website to make it look and work great on both desktop monitors and mobile devices. I’ve tried making a layout that would stretch and shrink, but at a certain point it started doing strange things. I haven’t tried it yet, but I’m wanting…
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“Free” Money!!!?
There is a saying, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” There is [almost] always a catch. Sometimes the catch is just listening to something. Sometimes a contract may be involved. Sometimes you might have to pay later or get something, for which you weren’t planning. Sometimes you may be compromising your values. Sometimes…
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Hacking up a Linux Server
A few months ago I installed Linux Mint on my old computer. I’ve always been a Windows guy, but interested in Linux. I also like Apple, but that is another story. I’ve played around with Linux before, but never really got very deep into it. I suppose it has mostly been fear. Fear of not knowing…