Category Archives: Tip

MySQL Optimization with Indexes

MySQL is one of the most popular relational database management systems (RDBMS) in the world. It is widely used for web applications, e-commerce platforms, data analytics, and more. However, as your data grows and your queries become more complex, you may encounter performance issues that affect your user experience and business goals.

Pay Attention to your IT Guy

Recently, a team of people and I performed a migration of a database from old and dying hardware to shiny new hotness. Some of the questions I got, well …

Simple Project Management with Bulleted Lists

For IT folks, the mentioning the “P” word brings visions of long, drawn-out lists of things to be done, usually enforced by someone who barely knows how to power on their computer. There are even those of us who deny the project-management aspect of information technology. Don’t think of it as just a task list. Think of it… Read More »

Get Your Message Read by Writing Effective Emails

Sometimes email messages can get quite long, especially when you quote much of the material that has been sent in previous emails. Also, emails often get long if you have a lot to say or you need to give a comprehensive overview of a particular business situation.

Beware of that free screensaver

Do you remember that frustrating feeling when you find an interesting screensaver and can’t install it on your computer? This article will help you to never have it again.

Do Not Feed the Troll

What is a troll? A hairy and ugly creature that lives under a bridge? Yes, but there is another kind of troll they are a forum group poster who makes a post that is a lie to provoke readers into a flame war. Every time I read a trolls post I think “Liar, liar, pants on fire.” Sometimes… Read More »

Test your Backups Often to Ensure Reliability

If you’re like most small business owners, your computer data backups are one of those things that you rarely pay attention to. Computer data backups are kind of like flossing your teeth and eating low-fat, high-fiber foods everyone knows what they’re supposed to do, but how many REALLY do these things religiously?!?