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A look back at the marvelous venues hosting MVP Attendee Parties over the years

  As promised, here's the list of venues hosting the MVP Attendee celebrations over the years since my entry into the program in 1996.  I'll admit, finding them all took some hunting, ...

When Microsoft Made a U-turn on MVP program shutdown

This article will be a bit difficult to write for a couple of reasons.  First, it brings back some really unhappy memories.  Second, there ...

The 1999 MVP Summit and the invention of the MVP Pocket Protector

Back home in Tucson after my first Summit, I was fully enjoying the empowerment and humbleness that can only come about from ...

My first trip to Redmond, the 1997 Microsoft MVP Summit

The Invitation As I mentioned a couple articles ago, my first MVP award was on July 8, 1996.  At that time, I had no idea  such a thing as an MVP Summit existed, ...

A Brief MVP Summit History

Since I seem to be on an MVP history jaunt, I've decided to share some thoughts on the venerable MVP Summit. The MVP Summit is a Microsoft sponsored event that brings MVPs to ...

A brief history of the Microsoft MVP Program

As promised in my last article, here is a brief history of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) program and how I came to be part of it.  My involvement with the program ...

Microsoft MVP Summit 2019

You've undoubtedly noticed my absence the last few weeks.  The reason for that was the 2019 Microsoft MVP Global Summit that was held in Bellevue, WA. March 17 through 22.  This is a ...

Keyboard Shortcuts and System Commands for Popular Programs

In the windows operating system, a keyboard shortcut is a set of one or more keys that invoke a command in software ...

Anti-Virus Email Scanners, A HOAX for the Ages!

Did I read that headline correctly?  A Hoax?  Dude, you MUST be joking or smoking something, how do you figure they're a hoax. Nope, not joking nor high, AND, just to set the ...

Edge- Chrome download- Malware! Say what?

I happened upon an article reference posted by a fellow MVP on Facebook a few days ago that gave me pause to stop and think a bit.  Indeed, he announced the article as ...

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How Technology Is Redefining Workplace Culture and Productivity

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How AI and Chatbots Are Changing Customer Service

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The Battle Between Printers and Third-Party Cartridges

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The Battle Between Printers and Third-Party Cartridges

In recent years, many printer manufacturers have implemented measures to reject third-party cartridges. This has sparked a heated debate among consumers and industry experts ...

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Copilot Comes A’knockin’

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Copilot Comes A’knockin’

If you have an M365 personal of Family subscription, you recently received some “Good News’ from Microsoft about the addition of ...

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