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Cortana was a feature I couldn't WAIT to turn OFF! It lacked the "cool" factor, plus it was born in Redmond... Enough said?

99 countries and counting... as of 5:30 PM EDT... This " Wannacry" makes the Malware Hall of Fame...

Over the weekend I moved my "desk" from one corner of the basement to my family room on the other side of the wall (which is more like a library/research area for my other interests). It is a larger working area and I can spread out papers and the like. It is better lit and has better access to the stairs for coffee, lunch…

For me the key has always been having interests outside of technology. Family comes first, no matter what... of course.... but I volunteer and serve as an elected official in a small town as well. Working in a small shop can be challenging.... It's all about balance... when I need to be totally engaged I am... and when I…

Well put SomeClown​... Playing catch up is tough... Jfrazier​ is right.. The solutions exist but it will always boil down to cost, complexity and internal capabilites to make it work. The smaller the shop the more of a "vision" it really is. As far as the blame game... We are just easy targets... End users just want it to…

my friend wasn't sure which one of her 10 birds produced the egg,,,, she said the same thing... "OUCH!"

Made the move several years back.... Here are some observations of how to keep some order in your own universe.... 1. Hire and promote smart people. 2. Be a good BS umbrella for your team. 3. Try hard to stay up to date... be ready to fall behind a bit.. it happens. 4. If you manage former co-workers be prepared for the…

Great post... You are right, being honest about your environement is key, sometimes the lack of true objectivity is stunning.

The term vanity plate takes on a whole new meaning with that article. (also reminds me of a saying regarding Karma). The picture of the BPL is very familiar, I worked down the street for almost 10 years. A beautiful building with several impressive collections. Nice work as always sqlrockstar​

Love it!!! (personally.... I will change running to riding my bicycle...)

Microchips... I am will to do this to a pet, as for myself.... no thanks....

true... after I read this I literally had an case where this would have been extremely valuable. #bumpsqaud​

Got the 404 error... Love the crossed armed pug though!

Animal!!! 

hmmm... 404 error on the question today

Good idea... just started using it myself. MDT - Miscellaneous Device Tracker ??? UDT - Universal Device Tracker ??

Be my guest.... it's an "open source" comment... no attribution required!

too funny!!! sqlrockstar​ No.... I would want the Sox to win when Lester gives up the game winning run via the gopher ball to Big Papi!!! In Chicago.... (game... series... career Big Papi!!!) Theo escapes from Wrigley in his gorilla suit....

Let's Fly!

@"KMSigma.SWI" I am impressed.... That is a very nice piece of work! Great job! It is extremely important to have a hobby, especially to counter the stresses in our work lives. Mine has been updating my house since I moved to Maine 18 months ago. (see earlier writing challenge post photos of my bar area). I have a small…

The LA 2028 Olympics.... I am really disappointed with the whole concept of each venue trying to out do previous hosts. Billions spent on venues that really never get used fully seems a total waste. It truly takes away from the original concept of bringing the games back as "The Modern Olympic Games". It has gone so far…

sqlrockstar​ well done as always.... Social media... I have learned to check it twice a day... wish friends Happy Birthday... and say congrats for life events. - personally. The rest of the stuff I see isn't worth the time. Google... never forget that their aim is to make money.... The number of ads you are exposed to will…

Well done and congrats to all!

Mobile malware... literally.... I think I might start cycling to work.

I am still laughing! Good job Rick!

Brilliant sir!!!!

Mobile devices are the new skeleton key. (Universal and easy to use!) In some respects it is amazing that the numbers are as high as they are..... but at the same time scary that it is not 100% as you noted... Obviously there are some that apply the old adage... "do as I say................."

For those of us on the far end of the career spectrum... (retire within 3-5) years it is a reflective look at the 5 questions asked. 1. What - Did I do what I set out to do, achieve what I wanted to achieve? If so great! If not why? What held me bac\k? 2. Who - Did I thank those on the way up who helped or mentored me? Did…

sqlrockstar​ Patience my friend.... In Belichick we trust...

Nice article... An old manager of mine used to say "Delay on important things leads to disaster!" rschroeder​ wrote When something ubiquitous vanishes, you truly learn how important it is. And sometimes... thats all it takes to get everyone onboard with upgrades....