This is common sense, but I do not see it frequent enough. When asking for help, be extremely courteous and polite to the person who provides the help. I know this is a shocking thought but bear with me for a moment. It is common for me to spend a significant amount of time in various technical forums. I do not believe in reinventing the wheel when it comes to resolving a problem. 95% of all technical issues are not…
We all make mistakes and screw up from time-to-time. As imperfect humans, we must accept that there will be inevitable errors. Instead of going into a panic mode after-the-fact, some focus should be spent on minimizing the opportunities for errors and developing a generic recovery strategy. Preparing a generic and adaptable plan in advance allows the focus to be on the resolution and recovery processes instead of the distractions that arise from confusion, dodging blame, or a thinly veiled attempt at…
I was just picking up around the house and noticed just how many darn power cords we use. We are a gadget-based household; I am a techie to say the least. We have smartphones, tablets, laptops, computers, music players, and every other conceivable electronic device ever made under the sun. I just collected everything and plugged them all into charge; we must have 12+ power cords. I have a total of five (5) different connectors on these devices. One connector…
I love to read, but it is nearly impossible to read as much as I wish. Between professional and personal obligations, there is not enough hours during a day. Unfortunately, the volume of brand new material released every year does not allow me to see my reading list dwindle very far. For every book I knock off the list, it seems like I add two or three new ones to take its place. This does not even account for the…
