Computers Articles

Computers | By Christine Harrell @ Saturday, 15th March 2008 @ 8:20 AM

Judging by most office PowerPoint presentations, most employees don't realize that there is much more to PowerPoint than just graphs and text bullets. How many important points have your co-workers failed to get across in meetings because of dreadful presentations made with PowerPoint? Advanced techniques make your presentations more powerful and effective. Here are just some of the ways advanced PowerPoint users implement these techniques in their presentations. Animated Charts B... more...

Computers | By Christine Harrell @ Saturday, 15th March 2008 @ 8:14 AM

At first most people see PowerPoint as a simple slide show program. Most user make common mistakes such as putting too much information on a slide, using a font that is too small, and so on. With experience and training they start to create better presentations and feel that they have reached the limits of PowerPoint. Advanced users take the experience one step further. They understand that there is more to design than sticking words on a screen. There is a creative element that is the di... more...

Computers | By Christine Harrell @ Saturday, 15th March 2008 @ 8:10 AM

Some businesses have trouble keeping employees for a long period of time. It might reflect the management style, the current economy, or simply be a reality common to organizations in that industry. Managers in these companies question the value of training courses. After all, they reason, why pay for PowerPoint training if the employee is going to pack up and leave? To appreciate the problem, flip the question around. Can you afford not to train employees who don't leave? Tra... more...

Computers | By Christine Harrell @ Saturday, 15th March 2008 @ 8:01 AM

Whether you are just learning to use spreadsheets for the first time or you are an old hand at Excel, everyone eventually runs into a problem. It might be an error on the sheet or you might be trying to find a way to accomplish a task, but eventually you will need help. The online help feature in Excel is a comprehensive resource for new and experienced users alike but it has its limits. When using Excel, Microsoft training with certified instructors gives you access to support that isn&#... more...

Computers | By Christine Harrell @ Saturday, 15th March 2008 @ 7:54 AM

A relational database such as Microsoft Access is a powerful way of organizing and querying a large amount of information. Users new to Access often have trouble grasping the basic concepts. Even experienced Office users, website designers and computer programmers find the information hard to process and need extra help. What Is A Relational Database? Computer databases used to be flat databases. Data was separated in lines called records and the record contained data in fields. A simp... more...

Computers | By Christine Harrell @ Saturday, 15th March 2008 @ 7:52 AM

Training is an important step in learning to use Microsoft Project. It is a complicated piece of software which is very powerful but can be frustrating to the new user. Instructor-led courses let users get proficient with the software much more quickly than self-study will. However MS Project training courses teaches students how the use the software and not how to plan projects. Slapping in arbitrary and unrealistic schedules simple makes Project an effective way to track the company... more...

Computers | By Christine Harrell @ Saturday, 15th March 2008 @ 7:49 AM

What is the best way to have your employees learn Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) for Excel? Training courses are generally the best choice. Focused sessions with experienced instructors allow the best chance for students to learn what they need. Some companies resist outsourced training because of past failures. If past programs didn't work, the problem may not have been the course but the organization's training culture. A successful training program involves more t... more...

Computers | By Christine Harrell @ Saturday, 15th March 2008 @ 7:38 AM

The benefit of an Excel training course is not just learning new things but also learning new ways to do old things. An experienced instructor provides hints and shortcuts that have you designing spreadsheets in new ways. For example, let's look at tips from Excel training courses that can help in maintaining a database. Excel is an easy way to keep a simple database and a few design steps can save you huge headaches later. Hide Blank Formulas The simplest databases are a c... more...

Computers | By Christine Harrell @ Saturday, 15th March 2008 @ 7:36 AM

UK companies often depend on informal training programs. New employees are taught by the manager or another employee. This takes the trainer away from the normal duties so the company effectively loses two employees during this period. It leads to situations of A training B who trains C who then trains D and so on. It's a bit like making a photocopy of a photocopy - things get muddled. When it comes to more advanced concepts like Dream Weaver training, UK organizations still depend o... more...

Computers | By Christine Harrell @ Saturday, 15th March 2008 @ 7:20 AM

Microsoft Project is a powerful application but many people find it confusing. It is difficult to learn on one's own and to get the most from MS Project, training courses taught by experienced and certified instructors are the best choice. As a student, you need to do more than just show up on the day of the course. In order to realize the most benefit, there are many things you can do to make the course enjoyable and effective. Before the course If you are involved in cour... more...

Computers | By Christine Harrell @ Saturday, 15th March 2008 @ 7:16 AM

If you are looking for MS Project training, London is teeming with companies who offer the classes you want. Many of these companies provide solid, comprehensive training for a reasonable price. Sadly many of them provide poor training, either because they overestimate their ability to provide classes or because they are just trying to turn a quick profit. There are a few key features to look for when shopping for MS Project training in London. Certified Instructors Microsoft ha... more...

Computers | By Christine Harrell @ Thursday, 13th March 2008 @ 8:52 PM

Project management software gives a business a competitive edge. With a clear plan, an organization can allocate resources efficiently and prevent process bottlenecks. However, with a steep initial learning curve when learning the Microsoft Project software, how do you approach an application like Microsoft Project if there is no staff expert? Training and consultancy are two common methods that organizations used with project management applications. Microsoft Project Training and... more...

Computers | By Christine Harrell @ Thursday, 13th March 2008 @ 8:45 PM

When you are looking for work, you need a hook that will make your resume stand out from the competition. Certification as a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) not only provides proof of proficiency with Microsoft Office products, it shows a potential employer your commitment to professionalism and continuous self improvement. Many people choose self-study to prepare for the MOS certification, but that can leave important holes in their knowledge when it comes time for the exam. As an exam... more...

Computers | By Daniel Millions @ Thursday, 13th March 2008 @ 8:01 PM

Seiko Epson Corporation is a global superpower that delivers printing solutions to customers all around the world. But how did this mega corporation get started, and what did it take for one man, Seiko Epson, to start on of the most successful companies of all time? A Background Of Seiko Epson Before we can accurately describe how Seiko Epson was able to direct a company to major success in the printing industry, we should cover what initially made Seiko Epson such a success. more...

Computers | By Christine Harrell @ Thursday, 13th March 2008 @ 4:25 PM

Are you looking for a way to give your company that extra business edge? Do you wish you could get more from your employees and yet also make them feel like an important part of your company's vision? Studies have shown that companies that implement a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification program see wide ranging benefits. Employees have the training to improve their productivity and are made to feel valuable with a company-financed professional certification. It sends a me... more...

Computers | By Christine Harrell @ Thursday, 13th March 2008 @ 4:21 PM

Remember VisiCalc? For those who don't, VisiCalc was the first spreadsheet program for home computers. Released in 1979, it was based on the paper spreadsheets used by bookkeepers. For many years spreadsheet programs emphasized financial functions and lacked the more general functions available today. Microsoft Excel has evolved into the single most generally useful application available, serving in a range of roles outside the financial. An Excel course in London will usually teach ... more...

Computers | By Christine Harrell @ Thursday, 13th March 2008 @ 3:59 PM

Microsoft Access has been a leading relational database product for many years. Each new version refines the concept and adds powerful new features, some of which can be overwhelming to the new or even the experienced user. Because this piece of software is so complex, instructor-led training is one of the fastest and most effective ways to get you up to speed on using these new tools effectively. Let's look at an example of a technique learned in the advanced Microsoft Access traini... more...

Computers | By Christine Harrell @ Thursday, 13th March 2008 @ 3:53 PM

Studies have shown that a clearly defined business plan can be the difference between success and failure for all businesses, regardless of size or history. Creating and managing a plan can be a difficult endeavour even for experienced managers. Software such as Microsoft Project can be a big help, but the application with all of its complex features can be daunting. Because this MS project is so complex and so versatile, you may need more than just classroom training to fully grasp how t... more...

Computers | By Ed Lathrop @ Wednesday, 12th March 2008 @ 11:52 AM

It seems like your computer has been losing speed lately. In fact, it's almost as if it keeps slowing down all the time! Though you hate waiting around for long periods of time for your computer to catch up to you, it just doesn't seem like you should have to shell out money for a new one just to get your old speed merchant back in gear. Well, here are five tips designed to help you get the spring back in your computer's step and get your computer life back operating at fu... more...

Computers | By Neil Ebsworth @ Wednesday, 12th March 2008 @ 3:44 AM

It is probably the oldest story, well maybe the second oldest, but in the age of computers it is probably the oldest. For as long as there have been computers there have been computers that have failed or have broken. The story multiplied of course when we all got one and whilst the majority of the planet is happy clicking away on their mouse, the intricacies of hardware and software are still left to the elite, and those born after 1980! Being one of the latter, I come from an age before... more...