In preparation for a recent flight, I downloaded all four episodes of Netflix’s Working: What We Do All Day, figuring I’d maybe watch part of one – in addition to listening to a few podcasts, answering some emails, and hopefully taking a short nap. Instead, I tore through the whole series, fascinated by the detailed […]
AI is a bit of a mess right now: “The race to lead AI has become a desperate hunt for the digital data needed to advance the technology. To obtain that data, tech companies including OpenAI, Google, and Meta have cut corners, ignored corporate policies and debated bending the law, according to an examination by […]
Customer satisfaction ratings serve as a vital tool for us at Ideba to gauge the success of not just our client’s products and services, but our own work as well. The quintessential 10/10 rating is often the coveted benchmark. However, beneath this seemingly straightforward evaluation lies layers of subjectivity shaped by individual expectations, cultural influences, […]
Prospective first-time home buyer here. As anyone who has bought a house knows, this process can be stressful. For me, the saving grace has been having a knowledgeable and transparent realtor. On the internet, there are conflicting answers to questions, and you don’t know what you don’t know, right? As someone who likes to have […]
If you live in the Pacific Northwest, moss is a part of life. The moist temperate climate is the perfect breeding ground for spores to spread easily and quickly. If you leave something outside all winter, I guarantee that by the spring solstice, moss will be growing on it. Some people like the look of […]
My curiosity was captured by a question posed last week on LinkedIn… “Is the customer always right?” I thought about it from a couple of other angles: “Do vendors always have to act in a subservient manner, and do good and bad clients deserve the same level of respect and service?” _________________________________________________________________ My day started […]
Here’s the thing: I’m a Gen X guy, smack dab in the digital evolution crossroads, with a suitcase full of gadgets that have turned into nothing more than high-tech doorstops. My journey began with the unforgettable screech of dial-up internet, and now, here I am, decades later, navigating through an Apple Store with eyes wide […]
I. The Desk Dilemma Maintaining a healthy work-life balance with a desk job can be a real challenge. With most of our time spent hovering over our desks and staring at our devices, our bodies feel the strain. Although desks serve as the basis for productivity, they also cause pain, stiffness, […]
It’s the end of February – arguably the most difficult time of year (in Western Pennsylvania, at least) to stay motivated. We’ve crawled out of the thick of post-holiday blues, kicked off New Year’s resolutions, and tried to celebrate an early spring prediction by Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day. I’m certainly guilty of keeping weather […]
