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Original post on March 4th 2009:

The Frequently Asked Questions Blog

Due to the daily stuggle with both personal and professional issues, I've decided to create this blog so I can post my Q&As (which previously were being written in a word document will multiple spread versions of it). Old issues, recent issues, and future issues will all be posted here any time I find it hard to get something working, or simply place it here as a way of not forgeting it in the future. It is a great way to have a one-version allways-available post list.

This blog is based on my personal life as theme. So, among other things, I'll be talking about Windows and other Operating Systems, Network throubleshooting and Cisco-related applications, Server management, user experience (office apps, desktop apps, daily troubles) and most of all, Windows SharePoint Services and MOSS 2007.

I hope to find here a way to place crucial day-to-day life as well as some nice application perks to make our life easier and help us work faster.

If you would like to contribute, you can do so through the contact area in my site, describing the issue and the source of the material, if any.

2023 update:

Hello random online friend.
My name is Tiago Duarte and I wear many hats: developer, designer, troubleshooter, googler.
It has been nearly 15 years since I wrote the message above, but things - at their core - remain the same.
I'm still curious about everything.
I still love solving problems.
And of course, I love sharing my findinds with the world.
My main goal with this blog is the same: to help others.
I hope I manage to do that, even if on a small level.
Cheers!

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