Month: December 2021

PowerPoint Installation Guide

PowerPoint is a very powerful software included in Microsoft Office Suite that gives you power to create dynamic and professional presentations. You can create quick and customized presentations in no time. Understanding PowerPoint is very easy and a person with very little technical knowledge can even master and create presentations by using Microsoft PowerPoint in a very little time.

Let us learn the step-by-step procedure to install PowerPoint:

Step 1: Make sure that you have legitimate CD of Microsoft Office software or you have to download it from the official site of Microsoft. To download continue with the next steps.

Step 2: Logon to Microsoft office website. Go to the products page by clicking on “Products” on the top menu bar of the page.

Step 3: Select the PowerPoint icon link, which will take you to a page with two menu bars at the top. Click on “Try PowerPoint 2007”.

Step 4: You will be taken to the next page where you have to click on “Download Now” located on the right side of the page.

Step 5: It will take you to another page which will prompt you to fill out the data form in order to get your activation key.

Step 6: Fill up the data form and click “Continue” followed by “Yes” to proceed with the installation.

Step 7: Once you receive the product activation key store it because that code cannot be retrieved again. Start the installation by clicking on “Download Now”.

Step 8: When the dialog box appears click on “Save” to store the application. Enter your user information in the InstallShield Wizard.

Step 9: Click “Continue” and then click on “I Agree” icon to agree with the “End User Agreement License”. The download process may take few minutes depending upon your Internet connection speed.

Step 10: Once the download is complete, an indication screen will open the PowerPoint program. Enter the correct product activation key carefully. Click “OK” to activate the software. Click OK again to start using the PowerPoint and making presentations.…

Reporting And Business Intelligence Solution For Microsoft Dynamics AX Without A Data Warehouse?

Business Intelligence and Reporting Solutions for ERP systems like Dynamics AX or any other ERP system in the market should be powered by a true data warehouse and ETL tool which enables you to build OLAP cubes without technical expertise.

I know, ERP vendors and also BI (Business Intelligence) vendors tell you otherwise and proclaim they would give you self-service Business Intelligence without a data warehouse.

This could end in a costly and time-consuming exercise for you, as you need highly experienced technical consultants as soon you want to apply any changes or additions to these so-called “out of the box” solutions, which are directly linked to the ERP application. In many cases, it will cost you more to integrate an additional data source into your BI solution than the initial cost of the set-up of the out of box solution. It will end in a lot of frustration of your business end-users, because what they get “out of the box” is not what they really need.

There is a new trend in the Business Intelligence market, particularly for Microsoft based ERP and CRM applications: start with a front-end agnostic data warehouse and cube building tool and use Microsoft tools like Excel, Reporting Services and SharePoint to begin with your Business Intelligence Solution.

I hear you saying now, but it does cost a lot of money and takes a lot of time to build a data warehouse and OLAP cubes. That’s not true anymore. Data Warehouse solution providers, particularly some who work with Microsoft SQL-Server, are beginning to offer drag and drop user interfaces to build a data warehouse without writing any SQL code. Just make sure, that the product you choose also offers the option to programmatically build the OLAP cubes as well with no technical expertise necessary.

There is little question that a functional business intelligence system can help your organization understand performance, identify trends and make strategic decisions to drive the organization forward. However, critical information is often isolated in a variety data sources, e.g. disparate spreadsheets, ERP system(s), POS, Planning and Forecast systems, HR systems and many more. The larger and more dispersed an organization and its information, the more analytics support it generally needs. But also smaller and mid size companies are facing similar challenges. Therefore, a data warehouse which combines data from various sources is the vital element for a successful business intelligence and reporting solution.…

The Vulnerability of Windows 7 to Viruses

PC security is a very touchy issue for all Windows users if not computer users in general. With a lot of users upgrading to Windows 7, I certainly hope that no one has forgotten to upgrade their security. As advanced as it is, 7 is still almost as vulnerable as Microsoft’s older line of operating systems when it comes to dealing with malware. I’m saying that it’s almost as vulnerable because there are changes in Windows 7 that doesn’t allow some of the viruses to work. In one 7 experiment where a computer was clean installed and uploaded with 10 different kinds of viruses, only 8 were able to function correctly.

The research itself is trustworthy but it doesn’t account for the number of changes that can happen. As we speak new kinds of online threats are being developed to try and infiltrate your computer. That’s why users need to update their system and their security.

You really need to do those updates if you want to keep your computer safe. As I’ve stressed in, My PC Tweaks, the threats to your computer change with alarming frequency. People who develop malware for their own personal gain get craftier every day. You don’t want to find that your newly installed Windows 7 has now become a virus ridden operating system.

So if you want to keep yourself safe, you can opt to install antivirus software, keep your system updated or just keep out of really questionable sites. There are some changes to the way that 7’s firewall system works but then that might not be enough to keep your computer secured. There’s a lot of free antivirus download links out on the web and it would be okay to try one, just remember to download it from a reputable site. Check on the comments or reviews for a certain piece of software before you download it. If you can do this then you’ll be all right.

Windows 7 is still pretty vulnerable, but you can keep your PC safe nonetheless.…

XBox 360 Vs PlayStation 3 Vs Wii – Who’s the Best?

The gaming industry is booming bigger than ever before. Gamers have more choices than ever when it comes to consoles. The days of Nintendo vs. Sega are over, new players have joined in the fray to do battle with the old guard. With three major choices in consoles, how do you know which one is for you? I’ll highlight some of the major advantages of each to help you in making the right decision.

#1 – Microsoft XBox 360

The XBox 360 has the most robust game library of all the systems, mostly because it has been out the longest. While some could argue the PlayStation 3 gets this honor because of its ability to play PlayStation 1 and 2 games, we are only taking into account games made specifically for the current system. At the time of this writing, the 360 has 1751 titles available compared to 607 for the PlayStation 3. The XBox 360 also boasts a much larger on-line community with tons of social media features built into the XBox Live Dasboard.

#2 – Sony PlayStation 3

The PlayStation 3 was designed to be more than a console, it was envisioned to be a home multimedia component. The biggest advantage that the PlayStation has over its competitors is a built in Blu-Ray player. This opens up another realm of home entertainment past just playing games. Why pay $300+ for a Blu-Ray player alone when you could buy a PlayStation 3 for less that $100 more and having the gaming capabilities as well. The games also benefit from being on Blu-Ray discs because the capacity is much higher than DVD discs used in the XBox 360. Larger games may only take one disc on a PlayStation, where as they may take two or three on an XBox 360.

#3 – Nintendo Wii

The Wii has revolutionized gaming to say the least. It was the first main stream console to successfully incorporate motion control into gaming. Gamers now have the option to control the characters onscreen by body movement, not just controller input. While Microsoft and Sony are now trying to catch up and introduce motion controllers on their current platforms, the Wii beat them to the punch big time. The Wii has a much smaller library of games and a smaller on-line community, but it is growing rapidly as developers learn new ways to harness the technology behind the Wii. The Wii is the top-selling system world-wide because it can be played by hard-core gamers and casual gamers as well.…

Microsoft Announces Surface Tablet PC

On June 18, 2012, Microsoft announced its one of the most awaited products, Surface, a tablet PC. Microsoft Surface was earlier deemed to be a multi-touch based NUI device but Microsoft renamed the technology to PixelSense and named its tablet PC to Surface. Microsoft has not yet announced the exact availability date of the product.

The tablet will be launched in two variants namely Surface and Surface Pro. Surface is the basic version which runs on Windows RT and uses Nvidia Tegra ARM CPU while Surface Pro is advanced version running on Windows 8 Pro using Intel “Ivy Bridge” Core i5 quad core chip, quiet similar to the processors of everyday laptops. Surface is available in 32GB and 64 GB capacities while Pro is available in 64GB and 128GB capacities. Both the devices support Micro SD for expanded memory and USB for universal connectivity.

Surface is going to be the next level of tablet computing as it adds a very light and thin keyboard which also acts as a protective cover for the device. The keyboard can be attached to the tablet via a magnetic strip and removed easily when not required. The keyboard provides and enhanced user experience while working on the device. The attached kickstand makes the device stand erect and be used as a laptop screen.

The device comes studded with a front and a rear-facing camera. The rear facing camera is angled at 22 degrees to ensure that the camera takes right image when the kickstand is in use.

Both the variants of the tablet have a screen size of 10.6 inches. The screen provides an efficient HD display with 16:9 aspect ratio. The pro version will have a Full HD resolution of 1920×1080 while the RT version will have a HD resolution of 1366×768. The display is capable of adjusting screen intensity automatically while maintaining ultra-wide viewing angle for better adaptability.

Microsoft claims the Surface tablets to be highly strong as they are encased in a durable molded magnesium casing, better known as VaporMg. VaporMg not only provides strength to the device but also helps reducing the overall weight of the device, making it light and easy to carry.

Microsoft Surface Development

Microsoft Surface is ready to revolutionize the tablet PC market and so the app market. Developers are coming up searching possibilities in developing Surface apps and how it can benefit people. You can find more information on Microsoft Surface development at – …