http://theitguysblog.com Real IT Sun, 09 Mar 2008 02:34:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So after a couple month break from writing on the blog I'm back!  I've received several e-mails wondering why I took a break and the main reason was really a tough work and school schedule that didn't allow me the time I'd like to devote to this site.  This week ... http://theitguysblog.com/2008/03/08/the-it-guy-returns-to-school/ The ICO in the UK told reporters that they are considering criminal punishment for individuals who lose unencrypted laptops. I think they may need to tweak that statement a bit to say "companies who don't use encrypted laptops will be punished". They can't really expect the individuals to ... http://theitguysblog.com/2007/11/19/lose-your-laptop-go-to-jail/ It takes a lot to stay motivated in an IT position. It always starts out busy and fun, but that's rarely the tune IT Guys are singing after a year or more. The problem is really that IT Guys, or at least some, are so good at making their lives ... http://theitguysblog.com/2007/10/24/motivation/ This is the IT Guys Blog so I don't want to bore anybody with this, but occasionally something comes along that needs to be shared with the public. As any logical thinking person should, I tend to invest some of my savings in the stock market. Usually I use a ... http://theitguysblog.com/2007/10/16/zecco-trading-word-to-the-wise-stay-away/ Green is all the rage these days but should you consider going green in your data center? Well, that depends on a few things. Age of your data center - If it was built recently than you will probably have to find reasons rather than money to upgrade. I.E. ... http://theitguysblog.com/2007/10/15/green-data-centers-worth-your-greenbacks/ All the things you should never bother your IT Guy with. Small office electronics (Personal Printers, Calculators, Lamps, iPods or other home electronics) - It's not their job to look at why your iPod doesn't work right with your work computer. It could also land you in trouble with your ... http://theitguysblog.com/2007/10/11/dont-ask-the-it-guy/ If you haven't been nominated yet make sure somebody nominates you! The prizes aren't bad; anybody can use a case of RedBull ;-)                   http://theitguysblog.com/2007/10/09/sysadmin-of-the-year-2007/ A recent study conducted by McAfee found that 90% of respondents said they were using an antivirus that updated either daily or weekly. In actuality, 49% didn't even have an antivirus at all or if they did it was not updating. The actual results can be read here. Although ... http://theitguysblog.com/2007/10/08/antivirus-uhm-yeah-you-need-that/ This is just too funny not to run. Kim Jung Il told reporters "I'm an Internet Expert" during talks with South Korea's President today. Source: Physorg Science and Technology News. http://theitguysblog.com/2007/10/05/kim-jung-il-is-an-it-guy/ Verizon Business is the division you are placed in if you spend a good chunk of change with verizon. I'm not sure of the exact level required, but it's enough to push you above and beyond their small and medium business depts, which I'm sure are just as bad. ... http://theitguysblog.com/2007/10/04/verizon-business-what-a-joke/