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A Simple Solution

Posted on September 13, 2024 by way0utwest

In general, I like simple solutions to problems (and simple songs). They can take work, but a simple solution means it’s easy to explain to others, easy for others to refactor/modify, and we limit the amount of effort required to … Continue reading →

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A New Word: Fensiveness

Posted on September 13, 2024 by way0utwest

fensiveness – n. a knee-jerk territorial reaction  when a friend displays a casual interest in one of your obsessions. I think that some of us have some fensiveness about the things that we deeply care about if we worry about … Continue reading →

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Casino Night is Back

Posted on September 11, 2024 by way0utwest

We are bringing back the SQL Server Central Opening Night party at the PASS Data Community Summit this year. This was one of the most fun things I’ve been a part of at the Summit for many years and I’m … Continue reading →

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Saving Emergency Space on my Laptop

Posted on September 11, 2024 by way0utwest

With my new laptop, one of the things I realized I’d forgotten to do in setup is reserve some space. I wrote about this years ago, but I wanted to ensure I always had space in the event of an … Continue reading →

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