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Category: Tips and Techniques

  • How to setup keyboard shortcuts in OS X

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    From @drm510: How to setup keyboard shortcuts in OS X. Thanks Dan for the great tip. Very useful! macworld.com/article/211000…

  • What type of boredom are you?

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    Boredom is an emotion that’s a lot more nuanced than we give it credit for. Which boredom type are you?Indifferent boredom: A person who is calm and withdrawn from his or her external world—relaxed.Reactant boredom: A person in this state has a strong motivation to escape his or her boring situation and may have significant…

  • Dealing with bosses

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    I currently have a good boss, but I haven’t always been so fortunate.  These resources from TechRepublic are very handy for those times when you have a bad boss.Ten ways to alienate your boss Five steps for connecting with your boss Six lines your boss should never cross Five tips for standing up against your…

  • How to get additional food

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    @WeightWatchers My coworker says, “One sure fire way to rack up Activity Points is to run your ActiveLink through the Washer & Dryer” #oopsTweeted, 1-Apr-2013, 13:22PS: An ActiveLink is a fancy three axis pedometer that tracks your physical activity tied to your Weight Watchers account.  It rewards you with extra food points when you work…

  • The truth, the whole truth…

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    No swimming right after lunch! Sugar will make you hyper! How many of these parental proclamations are actually true?  Ken Jennings unveils the truth behind the myths (lies) parents tell kids.Stay away from the poinsettia!  The leaves are poisonous.  Not!No swimming for an hour after lunch, you’ll cramp up.  Not!When you start shaving, the hair…

  • Tetris Classic Codes

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    I found this taped to the side of an old monitor, so I know it’s important!PAULMOSCABRAARINEUROFINGGREECRICYEKAFRENCHERBEAR or ROGDRATMFARLNAHIINVIHEAD or EUGEBORIDECENATADUETMIKHNOVOLIFEBERLKAMA

  • What to carry in your sysadmin toolkit

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    From TechRepublic plus some other things that I find happy to have with me most days. Backpack to carry all this junk A laptop A smartphone Tripp-lite keyspan serial to USB converter Big thumb drive (32GB+) Maxtech 16521MX 32-Piece Precision Bit Set Ethernet cable Small variety of USB cables FireWire cable Male DVI to Female…