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You might not see yourself, but you’ll certainly see your friends!

In the soap opera of office politics, leading roles are often played by project managers; learn the personality types you may encounter

Cubicle design creates the effect of a Panopticon, the prison design created by Jeremy Bentham

Just when Windows XP finally becomes stable, Microsoft pushes Windows Vista on a resistant computing public.

Just like it was in third grade, social networking sites like Facebook give you the thrill of the clique

Who needs a TV when you can get your favorite shows online for free.

You never know what you'll find when you clean out the technology closet

The reason moving to a new home is listed among the top five most stressful life events is because the telephone company is involved

What if we did whatever we felt like doing at work?

Do you really think Donald Trump knows all the features on his cell phone?

When you work for the government, you discover that cubicle life has gone James Bond in terms of security

A software shaggy dog story that could be true, but isn't.

Answering that question is somewhat more complicated than it may seem.

Big picture thinking in a specialized world: where do you fit?

All the things you'd really like to say in your cover letter after a long day of job hunting.

Admitting that you have a problem with computers

Some jobs can cause serious grief.

Communication (and the lack of it) in the Digital Age

Computers, like refrigerators, can't clean themselves.

Technology may have changed, but much in academia remains the same.

What happens if technology starts fighting back?

Are those who shun cell phones hostile to new technology.

The laptop may look like just a machine, but it's difficult to part with.

Sometimes the problem with software IS the software (not you).

Understanding corporate personality types helps you communicate.

Never assume that documentation is the best it could be.

When summer arrives, computers look less appealing.

Moving techie and furry friends requires patience.

The risks posed by impulsive use of the Send button.

Weird and sometimes stupid moments of computing in 2000.

Sometimes saying goodbye can be difficult.

The number of cables does not indicate computer quality.

Why it's good to get away from the virtual world sometimes.

When buying computer equipment, buyer beware.

Unasked for help from an animated paper clip is annoying.

Is your computer generating new life forms inside its case?

Learn what acronyms like ROFLMAO mean in e-mail.

Wondering why nerds can't speak English.