Tec(h)tonic

Insights into building a solid I.T. foundation in the mid-size business world.

Author: Christopher Scott

  • Tips for speeding up your internet experience

    Even though Internet speeds are getting better and better, any nerd knows that we’re always looking for things to make our online experience faster. First, a quick primer about how your computer communicates with any other computer (local or on the Internet)… Whenever you do anything involving communicating with another system, your computer has to…

  • Skype: checking logged in devices

    I recently learned that there’s a whole collection of chat commands you can enter from any Skype chat window that enable you to perform a range of administrative tasks. Some simple examples include: /showplaces will list all of the devices you’re currently logged on from /remotelogout will remotely log you out of other devices The…

  • Making your project rollout a success

    I’ve spearheaded a number of tech projects in my day, from software roll-outs to custom systems to one-off projects, and I’ve learned a few things (mostly through trial-and-error) about what makes an effort a success or a failure. Don’t Show It Until It’s Ready I tend to let my enthusiasm get the better of me…