While I was ferociously at work here at my desk (surfing a few dating sites), I happened to look up and saw the Commissioner walking by with the Chief of Police. OH SH__ I quickly closed my browser window and started shuffling papers to look busy. The...

I’ve been doing a LOT of hiring lately, and folks have asked me what I look for when I hire folks for my IT Help Desk. I find that the best folks have these 5 qualities in abundance, with number 0 being non-negotiables. 0) Attitude and communication...

Posted in Productivity Whether we like it or not, paperless systems are slow reaching mass acceptance. Unless you work for a company that has invested in paperless processes, you likely see loads of paper coming across your desk. How do you deal with it?...

Posted in Productivity Whether we like it or not, paperless systems are slow reaching mass acceptance. Unless you work for a company that has invested in paperless processes, you likely see loads of paper coming across your desk. How do you deal with it?...

I always find a stack of “stuff” on my desk after a long weekend. Like everyone, I like free stuff, high tech stuff, and stuff that is designed for pension geeks. Here is a quick rundown of some of the more interesting stuff I found on my de...

...it is now, in your modern technology life. What computer tools are you dependent upon for your blog that surround you on your desk? Do you podcast? What do you [...]...