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Desktop security and stability
Ok, looking back I’m wondering why I posted security tips for servers. It would have been more reader-appropriate to give advice for PCs, so I’m going to go ahead and do that now:
1. Keep it patched. Turn on automatic updates or visit windowsupdate.com every once in awhile to make sure all of [...]
Better security in 5 easy steps
I love it when your server gets hacked, it gives me some measure of job security. However, I’m tired of seeing the same things every single time, so I’m going to tell you 5 easy ways to make your Windows web server more secure:
1. Disable the administrator account. This one should be [...]
I love my job
Two little gems from work this evening. Names have been changed to protect my job.
What they said:Hi, I can’t get your stupid software to interface with MySQL. I’m really getting sick of this crappy product, please fix it immediately.-Idiot user #1
What I said:“Hi, I logged into your server and it turns out that [...]
My Billion Hour Work Week
I ran across this entry over at Bob Buskirk’s blog. Looks like Bob isn’t feeling very productive and has started keeping a log of his time spends working. His lament is that 20 hours per week isn’t enough, and that he needs to work more. Well, I’m inclined to agree. Let [...]
Quarters champ
This is amazing:
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