Category Archives: Technical

Three Reasons Why My Surface Pro Is A Beast Compared To Your Non-Windows Tablet

Windows 8 tablets are super devices for the IT geek when thet run the full version of Windows 8. In this brief post, I will rant a bit about why I think Surface Pro and other Windows 8 Pro tablets are far better for IT geeks than iPad or Android tablets. Come on in and get mad [smile]. Continue reading
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New Group Policy Settings in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012

With each new edition of Windows, Microsoft adds new Group Policy capabilities. Group Policy has been with us since the release of Windows 2000, but has roots going back to Windows 95 and Windows NT in the older System Policies. Group Policy allows you to centrally configure settings for Windows clients and servers using Active Directory for deployment and application of these settings. Continue reading
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Headed to Wireless Field Day 3 (WFD3)

I have been selected as a delagate for WFD3 and will be attending in September. You can learn more about it here: http://techfieldday.com/2012/wfd3. This event is just one more thing that shows how great it is to be an IT professional. We understand community. We breath community. We are not the nerds in the basement anymore. Now, we're the nerds on Twitter :-) Continue reading
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Security Myths?

Tweet I find it very interesting when an article debunks itself while talking about debunking myths. If you have not read the recent Network World article titled "13 Security Myths You'll Hear – But Should You Believe?" you can read … Continue reading
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