Join me and my colleagues as we explore real-world insights from Microsoft Partners on how organizations are reimagining the future of work during our live session at Microsoft Ignite Fall 2021. We cut through corporate buzzwords to discuss practical strategies for returning to the office, and if you missed the live event, you can now watch the full recording.

Seeking relief from wrist discomfort after years of using standard mice, I decided to test the Logitech MX Ergo trackball mouse. In this review, I share my hands-on experience with its unique design features, including the adjustable steel plate and connectivity options, to determine if it truly offers a more ergonomic solution for daily work.

If you are interested in the practical realities of sitting for the SC-200 certification, read my candid experience taking the Security Operations Analyst exam. I share how I balanced preparation with my training schedule, dealt with the logistical challenges of remote proctoring, and navigated the specific question formats and difficulty levels on exam day.

With the shift to remote work, I explore why a Point-to-Site VPN remains relevant for accessing Azure-based resources like file shares and virtual machines from home. I detail how leveraging Azure AD authentication simplifies the traditional setup, avoiding the cumbersome management of certificates or RADIUS servers while providing secure access to the cloud.

If you are curious about the reality of self-managing a home construction project, I share our progress update and the unexpected hurdles we’ve faced nine months into the build. While we are slightly ahead of schedule for our March 2022 move-in, navigating surprise costs and bureaucratic red tape has required significant resilience and constant decision-making.

Readers interested in optimizing their Azure management workflows will find value in my recent series on capturing small but impactful best practices beyond Microsoft’s major frameworks. In this post, I explain how to configure Azure Advisor alerts and subscribe to weekly recommendation digests to ensure you stay proactive about security, cost, and performance improvements.