Category Archives: Computers

In my apartment building people often leave books they no longer want in the lobby for others to pick up if they want. Usually it’s nothing interesting, but the other day someone left a truly incredible artifact: the Microsoft Excel … Continue reading →

Someone recently asked me how to rename their C:\Documents and Settings\mysername folder but they didn’t leave a correct email address so my reply bounced. So here, for the benefit of all, is my answer. Under the Documents and Settings is … Continue reading →

Putty is a great if you only have a handful of servers that you connect to on a regular basis. But as a consultant with a growing list of clients you can rapidly find yourself having to deal with a … Continue reading →

At long last, and after repeated fan requests, I have gotten around to converting my 3 Normal Forms tutorial into a printable PDF, which can be downloaded here. This tutorial, targeted at beginners who are trying to learn the basics … Continue reading →

My first contact with computers came in 1977 or ’78 when I was in grade 5 or 6. Because I was smart, I got to spend a half-day a week in the computer lab at the University of Alberta with … Continue reading →