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Microsoft Access Database Optimization
There is a common "patchwork" philosophy in IT departments throughout the world that gives the idea that altering, changing, and fixing poorly designed databases is how you correct the problems - as opposed to starting from the ground-up and re-working a system.While Relational Database Design gets thrown out the window, a terrible side effect of this patchwork idea takes hold inside of most of these organizations. Databases - whether Microsoft Access, SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL - have a tendency to be amazing thieves when poorly designed to begin with.Read more…Converting Microsoft Access Databases to MySQL
For small and large database projects, Microsoft Access works wonderfully. If you have a database with hundreds of thousands of records, maybe even connecting to other databases remotely, Access will work just fine. Security isn't too much of a problem (no Access database is truly secure), and with a wide range of options for publishing and reporting on your data, in many cases Access is as good as it gets.Read more…The New Generation Of Apple Computers
Despite losing ground to Microsoft and clone PCs, Macs still have a strong following, especially since an Apple Computer rarely becomes affected by viruses. Also, Mac enthusiasts, especially those in the design and journalism fields will attest to the power of the Macintosh in these environments.Apple Computer is still adding new lines to the brand.Read more…I've Turned Into A...
I’ve turned into a computer geek! Lord knows, I don’t know how it happened because it wasn’t that long ago that I didn’t even want to turn the thing on. I only bought one because I figured my teenage daughter would have to use it for research, essay papers or Whatever!Read more…Life to Computers
Disclaimer/Forward/WhateverThis writing is simply my observations of analogies in computers and life. My observations can possibly be un-intelligent or incorrect. If you seriously want to learn about computers or life, seek the appropriate manual.Read more…Tips On Removing Spyware From Your Computer
In this tutorial we will take a look at how to remove spyware from your computer. Chances are if you already have spyware then you were not properly protected in the first place. On this page you will see links to a few of the top rated spyware programs on the internet.Read more…IT Consultation and Essential Skills: Do You Have the Right Tools?
In order to be involved in IT consultation, you need to have essential process skills. These tools of the trade are far more important to IT consultation than simply having technical abilities. A consultant needs to have interviewing skills, group skills and negotiation skills.Read more…Do You Have the Personality for IT Consultation?
The industry of IT consultation is very competitive and requires very specific personality traits of its professionals. Before you begin a new IT consultation career, you need to make sure your personality fits the trade. A good consultant is a risk-taker with strong people skills.Read more…Apple, Intel Push for New PC and HD-Display Interface
Apple and Intel have spearheaded work to develop a new standard for the interface that links PCs and high definition digital displays. The two companies are part of an industry consortium that is pushing for the new standard to be adopted. The UDI SIG (Unified Display Interface Special Interest Group) hopes to replace the old VGA (video graphics array) interface with a new connection that can accommodate high-end video content.Read more…How To Find The Best Desktop Computer Deal
If you are unable to find desktop computer deals that truly strikes your fancy, the best advice is to simply to wait for five minutes. After all, computers are consistently getting more and more powerful, not to mention cheaper, and nowadays it is no longer that hard to find a decent enough, mid-range box for less than 400 dollars, which is a pretty good deal if you ask me. There are two important aspects of sourcing for good desktop computer deals.Read more…Computer Service Repair and Expenses
In the computer service repair business, there are many expenses. If you can control the expenses of your computer service repair business, your profits will be increased. Increasing prices or decreasing expenses can show instant results for your clients and for your entire business.Read more…IT Consulting: Implications of Choosing Government Contracts
Many IT consulting firms go after government contracts because they are attached to misperceptions about this type of work being easy money. Most IT consulting terms will end up being frustrated by the amount of work associated with government contracts, and therefore have to consider the various pros and cons before getting involved.Pros of Government Contracts for It Consulting FirmsThe biggest advantage to working with a government agency for IT consulting firms is the potential money that can be made.Read more…How to Get Videos on Your iPod
Your collection of DVDs, home movies, and Mac-recorded TV shows is also perfect fodder. With the right software, you can quickly convert these movies into iPod-compatible files and take them with you on your morning commute or your next holiday.Read more…Second Beta for MS Virtual Server upgrade released
AMD support gets built in and more support for virtualisationMicrosoft has announced general availability of a second beta version of the SP1 update to its Virtual Server 2005 R2 product.Available for download from the 31st August, this beta adds support for the AMD-V hardware virtualisation recently introduced by AMD on its Revision F Opteron processors, further adding to the Intel VT support provided in beta 1.According to Jim Ni, Group Product Manager for Windows Server Marketing, support for both AMD and Intel virtualization technologies, will provide customers with better interoperability, improved performance for non-Windows guest operating systems and strengthened isolation, preventing corruption in one virtual machine from affecting others on the same system.The beta 2 release also features enhancements to Active Directory integration and support for the Windows Volume Shadow Service, to give improved support for backup and disaster recovery of virtual machines.Read more…A Brief History of Computer Based Training
Computer Based Training or CBT is now widely adopted in education, corporate training for learning any subject from math, history to sales skill, customer support and project management. The driving force behind the maturity of CBT industry, however, has been aviation industry.In the 1980’s, Computer based training and simulation were introduced to pilot training programs to reduce the training cost and avoid the safety issue in on-site training.Read more…Mouse Clicking and Hand Pain
Do you have hand or elbow pain when you click a mouse? Does you hand become weak from mouse clicking? Do you think you are alone in your pain?Read more…The Dirty Little Secret behind Incident Management
For many companies incident management is a natural first step toward adopting ITIL. Unfortunately the dirty little secret behind incident management is that while companies are beginning to adopt new best practices like ITIL and proactive processes, many are neglecting to make the most of the monitoring infrastructures they already have in place. A recent survey of IT professionals about their performance management solutions, confirms that underutilization of monitoring tools is common – but often necessary to avoid information overload.Read more…The Evolution of Business Service Management (BSM)
Looking back, the emergence of business service management (BSM) seems inevitable. This new generation of tools helps IT organizations manage technology infrastructures within the context of the key services they provide for their customers. BSM tools are critical enablers for the increasingly popular process-focused IT Service Management (ITSM) approach.Read more…Defining Terms of IT Service Agreements
In order to gain the trust of your customers, you need to plan in advance for IT service agreements. Important items such as clear benefits and prices will help you sell IT service agreements to future clients.Rate CardsA rate card is simply a short, one-page sheet that displays your typical prices in contrast to prices you offer under IT service agreements.Read more…IT Service and Prepaid Time Block Management
A prepaid time block is not the same thing as an IT service agreement. The agreement will give specific details about things you will accomplish for a client such as maintenance, upgrades and others, whereas the prepaid time block is nothing more than time. One example of this is a customer that knows your normal hourly rate is $100 per hour, and that in return for prepaying for 20 hours, they will get a $10 per hour discount.Read more…
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