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How to Shop for the Best Technology at the Right Price

September 10, 2022 Comments Off

Buying the right technology at the right price can be challenging. We are surrounded by new shiny technologies that make big promises but don’t always deliver. Today’s rapidly changing technology landscape means careful consideration must be taken to ensure the right purchasing decision has been made.
Keep the following in mind and you will be on your way to making the right choice and getting the best price.
Is it the right tool?
Technology is just that, a tool. It may be a tool that provides only entertainment, but still it is still just a tool. The best technology provides a seamless experience with no barriers to use while being enjoyable and durable. Buying a technophobe a fancy thing that does far more than required may be a huge mistake. A good example can be found in the computer industry. If a user is simply going to browse the internet, jot some notes down and enjoy music and photos on their computer, they will be best served by a simple device that doesn’t muddle up the experience and doesn’t ask more of them than can be provided.
Today’s surge in HDTV, Gaming Consoles Tablet Computers and Netbooks is a result of people simplifying the tools they use for the majority of their computing experience. You don’t need the latest greatest processing machines to look at the latest photos from the Boy Scout Jamboree. Buying a powerhouse computer for Grandma could be a great waste of money. Better to get her an Xbox 360, a copy of God of War and show her how to view photos on her television.
Are there ongoing fees?
Some technologies are subsidized with ongoing subscription fees and long-term contracts. If you were to look at the costs between an iPhone and an iPod Touch, very similar devices if compared without the phone features, the price difference is immense. As of 11/01/2010, an 8GB iPhone 3Gs will cost you at least $1,058.76 after your two year contract is up, while an 8GB iPod Touch costs $229.00. If you used only the gaming and Home networking features of the iPhone, you would be wasting over $800. GPS devices with subscription based traffic are another good example of a system with ongoing costs. Find out if the technology is useless without subscription services, or if they still retain usefulness in case you feel you want to cancel the service. Figure subscription services and contract length into the cost of the technology.
Are there consumables?
Batteries and printer toner/ink are the most common consumable in today’s technologies. Find out what type of batteries your technology takes, whether it is user-serviceable, and how long it will take normal use to need battery replacement. Figure the cost of battery replacement into the cost of the device. If you are buying a printer, look into cost per page. A low price printer may cost hundreds of dollars more when ink prices are taken into consideration.
What do other people think about it?
Once you’ve found the technology you like, plug the model number into your favorite search engine and read up on customer reviews. If it is a new piece of tech, you may not see a good number of customer reviews, but if it has been around for a while, chances are there are many opinions out there. You may see a mix of great and horrible reviews for any given product. Look for patterns in quality, support/service and overall satisfaction and always read with a grain of salt.
What is the best price?
Finally, start digging for a deal. I myself love to use Google shopping. They go out and find the best prices for millions of products and list them in that familiar googley way. I get the best results by typing the model number into Google, hitting search, and switching to the ‘shopping’ link at the top. Then I sort by price and click around. Often you will find the lowest prices on refurbished items or items on eBay. This is sometimes OK, but if it means I get a shorter warranty, or no warranty at all, or if it is something that has batteries or consumables or can be damaged by water, I skip the refurbish and auction sites.
Avoiding Buyer’s Remorse
As an avid consumer of technology, I have learned over time that I should be very careful before buying something that doesn’t meet my expectations. I bought a Kaossilator with dreams of integrating it into one of my guitars. I had fantasies of laying down some sick beats, deep bass lines and ripping leads with the touch pad from the Kaossilator to the wild applause and adoration of the audience. For those of you that don’t perform live rock music, this is the impetus for …

Microsoft Dynamic Nav

September 10, 2022 Comments Off

Microsoft Dynamic Nav

What is Microsoft Dynamic Nav?

The Microsoft Dynamic Nav is the part of the Microsoft Dynamic family a middle market accounting software is also known as Navision, Microsoft Business Solution: Navision, or Navision Attain. Nav is an accounting software package or ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software package

Features

Previous NAV’s licensing model, “Module Based License” (MBL), is lack of functionality but in 2006 NAV is licensed to use BRL (Business Ready License) model. Microsoft offers an option to his customer to transition from MBL to BRL.

In BRL license the customer purchases user session have access to certain parts of the system. Normally users are two types (1) Business Essentials (BE) and (2) Advanced Management (AM). Advanced Management is more functional then Business Essential.

NAV has an option that offers the administers to use a native database or then Microsoft SQL Server for Data Base Management. SQL can mange large database sizes but need more maintenance then the native database.

NAV has a strong feature set. But more important point is that it can be thought of as an “ERP System construction set”. Developers can easily access to the development language like Pascal is designed for rapidly customizing the software. Customers don’t need to use complex server side Transact SQL stored procedures to manage the application and database. This is a new development or modifications in NAV.

Approximately 65,000 companies are running the solution with over 1.3 million end user licenses. Approximately 13,000 of those companies are in the US. It was the first and only mid-market ERP application to break one-million end user licenses.

Utilities

NAV utilities are small software modules which purpose is to improve programmers and database administrators work convenience and effectiveness. It makes program development and implementation processes faster and their cost lower. First the NAV developers/implementers (or just enthusiast programmers) developing utilities for their own needs and then distribute as a software product.

Why You Will Chose Microsoft Dynamic NAV

You have a limited budget that’s why you are unable to find a financial and supply chain management system. You are willing to expand your business into new countries with different currencies. You are looking for easier access to your all business data.

You are looking for MICROSOFT DYNAMIC NAV.

NAV is a business management solution that is designed for small and medium sized business. Microsoft Dynamics is also easy to use and maintain. Many countries and jurisdictions already has been localized it. Microsoft Dynamics NAV will meet your business needs and can help you with:

• Financial Management – NAV helps you instant access to real-time financial, sales, and marketing information. This will allow you to make informed operational and strategic decisions win in these new markets and identify new opportunities for your business.

• Manufacturing – Microsoft Dynamics NAV will help you with an integrated suite of manufacturing applications to manage and execute manufacturing process. It will manage yours production orders, bills, supply and capacity requirements planning.

• Distribution – Microsoft Dynamics NAV helps you to increase your ability to handle order processing and demand planning. Its will help you to manage single or multi-site warehouses more efficiently. NAV will Improve your inventory management and reduce distribution costs more effectively

• Customer Relationship Management – You can improve you customer relationship management with Microsoft Dynamics NAV by managing customer records and sales histories, create and launch marketing campaigns and tracking customer activity.

With the NAV customization you can easily add functions, custom applications, and online business capabilities. Microsoft Dynamics NAV enables you to achieve your business needs with incredible value.…

The World in the Church and the Church in the World!

September 9, 2022 Comments Off

Standing in the seventh floor of a massive building which houses the controls and operations of a large telephone company, I could not help looking around and snooping into the staggering amount of electronic equipment and looking at the millions of meters of cables running all over the place.
And as I looked a this mammoth operation which is just a portion of the controls required to operate all of the telephones this company handles, I could but reflect on what it involves to live in our society today.
Just over a hundred years ago if we needed to talk to someone we would just go visit him, or in the cases of people separated by great distances, they would write a letter, which would take from days to months to reach the person in the other end depending on his or her location.
Today if I want to see my family I turn on my computer and call them, and in an instant I can speak with any of them and see them. In fact video conversation has become the thing of the day, and many communication companies are already offering the services which allow you to talk to anyone in the other side of the globe through your television set as if you both were sitting in the same room.
I just got me a new cell phone a few days ago, and I got the same unit for my wife, and as we played with them yesterday we realize we can make video calls, so we spent some time calling each other for not particular reason, so we could play with our new toys and see each other while we talked on the phone.
And this is all wonderful, for technology has brought us closer, closer to our families and friends and closer to the world, I have been recently talking to families and friends whom I had not seen for decades, and I manage to minister to several people all over the world on a daily basis thanks to the power of technology. The distance barrier is broken, communication has reached gigantic milestones, and, if the Lord tarries, I still believe it will continue to grow to the point of anyone being able to literally be in the same room on a moment’s notice with someone else sitting across the planet through virtual holographic imagery.
These great advances in technology have affected our thought patterns, our attitudes and our behavior, although we may not realize it in the onset. But how have they affected our identity? And most importantly, how have they affected the kingdom of God? And what price, if any are we paying for all of these advances, what are the consequences?
I remember as a child I used to play telephone with my friends by attaching two cans to a string, at that time it never occurred to me that it would be necessary to equip several large buildings with a gigantic infrastructure and thousands of electronic gadgets, and to spend many billions of dollars in operations, just to talk through a string.
On a large scale, we have built our society around it, and we have become enslaved by the usefulness and convenience of technology, especially communication technology. We have become dependent on technology to such an extent, that we are no longer able to perform if we do not have it around us. Even as we go on vacation, or to a place of relaxation, we carry with us the computer and the cell phone and many other gadgets which hold an invisible string to which we are attached.
These advances have certainly allowed us to accomplish many positive things for the spread of the gospel; we can do today, in one day, what took months and even years to do just a few decades ago.
And many regions which were unreachable just a few years ago are today connected and hearing the word of God through radio or television or many other means which were not available then.
Yet this trend has caused a loss of innocence around the Kingdom of God. The availability of so many resources so quickly, has overwhelmed the world and it has brought the moral standards of man to dangerous levels of decay. This deterioration has slowly and unavoidably affected the brethren. Like a virus the negative influences of this realm of illusion has penetrated the church, and through a constant attack on the will of the individual, especially the young, which is being continuously bombarded by sexual and covetous innuendos it has brought less than desirable changes in the way many Christian gatherings and organizations go about doing what God has called them to do.
We hear it on the radios we see it …

Fix Windows Dill

September 6, 2022 Comments Off

Fix Windows Dill

Your PC would not be able to run without its dill, or dynamic link library, files. These files help you whether you are cloud computing or working away in your basement. They are what allow your OS, or operating system, to access the information and codes it needs to keep various programs running. When you get a fix Windows dill error message is when they stop running.

Your Computer Cannot Run Without dill Files

Dill files are the ones that are used per diem, or as necessary. Almost every single program on every single computer needs to access them at different times. From doing editing in Excel to posting to your blog, you need your Windows dill files to run correctly. You cannot afford to have them damaged.

It does not matter how fast your processor is. You can have all the RAM in the world, too. None of that matters if your dill files get damaged and corrupted. You will just keep getting errors until your computer finally freezes and crashes for good. And then you might need to spend hundreds to get it fixed and running again. You can prevent all that from happening by using a quality software program that will fix Windows dill errors beforehand.

Get The Right Tool To Keep Your Windows Dill Files In Tip Top Shape

The right Windows dill file fix will clean up your system as it fixes it. It will also come with a backup and restore prompt, just in case you make an error on your own and need to restore your system. A good fixer program is simple to understand and easy to use, too.

Do Not Try To Fix These Problems Yourself

You might be experienced working with computers, and think you can find and fix all your dill files that are damaged. Some people try to do this, fix one or two, and then return to do more only to find their computer might not even be able to start, and imagine the sinking feeling when that happens. You want to go with a quality program that will fix your Windows dill errors the right way. One that was created by computer experts and recommended by the computer review sites. Your computer, and what is on it, is too important to leave this all to chance. Do not risk making it worse by trying to save a little money and doing it yourself.

How Valuable Is Your Computer?

Ask yourself how much worth you place on all the information you store on your computer. What if you couldn’t access any of it? What if the computer was so damaged, even sending it back to the factory wouldn’t fix it? Do not risk it. Your work documents as well as your personal family information is far too important to lose. Get the right program to fix all your Windows dill problems today. That’s right, fix Windows dill errors the first time, and you won’t have to worry anymore. Registry Cleaner-Fix Windows dll…

Three Reasons Why You Should Have an Office 365 Partner of Record

September 6, 2022 Comments Off

Three Reasons Why You Should Have an Office 365 Partner of Record

If you have a Microsoft Office 365 subscription and you do not have a trusted advisor of a Microsoft Partner, you are not getting the full support that you could. Microsoft will pay a portion of your subscription to a Microsoft Partner to help you support your Office 365 Subscription. IMPORTANT: If you already have a partner of record, then work with them to receive the support you need, if you are not getting the support, then CHANGE your Partner of Record.

Associating your tenant (account) with a Partner is completely optional, but it is recommended so that you can get personalized help when you have a problem or need an issue solved. Assigning a Partner of Record has NO impact on your costs and does not change the services you receive from Microsoft.

With the Professional Plans (P1, P2) there is no phone or ticketed support using the administration portal. The only place to get help is the Office 365 community forums. There are Microsoft paid support personnel that help answer questions, but make sure that your request is specific so that you will get a good answer.

Reason 1 – Do you want a live person to help you with any Office 365 problem? Your Partner that you associate to your account should be your first email or phone call if you want a problem. They will be able to answer your questions or help you get the answer from Microsoft.

Reason 2 – Do you need a person to help you create and set up the tools of Office 365? Your Partner has the skills to get through a deployment quickly. There are many gottchas and planning tips that a partner knows that can save you time in getting your account set up. Things like setting up your Domain, Setting up ADFS to work with you on premise environment or, setting up a SharePoint online environment to enable you to collaborate with internal and external users.

Reason 3 – Do you have a specific person that can administer your account on your behalf? A Partner once associated, can administer your account on your behalf. That means your partner can build out SharePoint Online site collection, manage your Lync Online, can manage your Exchange Online and set up users.

Do you want all this? Then associate your account with a Partner. If you do not have a Partner, Adaptive Cloud Technology is ready to help. We are a owned subsidiary of BCH IT Consulting and we have tools, techniques and processes to help any Office 365 account be fully utilized to benefit the client.

Here is how to do it.

Click Manage in the Subscriptions Section

Click your subscription plan in the list of subscriptions

Click “Add” in under Partner information on the Subscription details screen.

Enter “3413096” as the Microsoft partner ID and click “Check ID”. Microsoft should display “BCH IT Consulting” Click OK.

Congratulations, you now have one of the premier Office 365 Partners that is ready to help you or your organization succeed.…

Some Advantages of Microsoft SharePoint 2010

September 4, 2022 Comments Off

Some Advantages of Microsoft SharePoint 2010

Is your company considering paying the extra this year to install or upgrade to Microsoft SharePoint 2010? If so, you may be in for a bit of a learning curve. SharePoint is not a particularly new technology, but some new features have been introduced to combat Google’s efforts into the world of collaborative documents stored on the internet. SharePoint was introduced in 2007 but the 2010 version offers a number of improvements and promises to be even more competitive than before.

SharePoint 2010 has a number of remarkable capabilities. First, SharePoint makes it easier to create sites for all of your business needs. You can not only create a site for internet customers, but intranet sites for your own employees, partners, or clients. This service is best for people who are uncomfortable with web development and would like a consistent backend throughout all sites. This makes it easier for an IT team to train regular employees and maintain the sites overall.

Since SharePoint is a Microsoft product, it ties in instantly with all Microsoft services. It’s easy to save and display Microsoft files on websites, a traditionally difficult process. SharePoint removes the need for all the normal editing required for putting a Microsoft Word document onto the web, for example.

With SharePoint composites, you can escape the need for tedious programming because the technology enables you to create applications and develop business solutions without the need for code. Save your IT team’s expertise for more important projects as you seamlessly share Access databases and Excel spreadsheets with the necessary recipients. Even if you lose your connection to the internet, you’ll still be able to work; synchronising is instantaneous once your connection is regained.

SharePoint also lives up to its name by allowing all employees access to the important data they need to make sales proposals, development choices, and important decisions. SharePoint Insights allows employees to share important files with one another so entire teams have access to results. The system is flexible, so it’s easy to create users and groups to modify permissions and access to certain documents. It also uses familiar interfaces so there will never be any difficulties involved in uploading, modifying, and understanding important data.

An important question to ask is how does Microsoft SharePoint compare with Google’s suite of applications for businesses, Google Apps? In Microsoft Office and SharePoint 2010, many of Google’s features are in effect mimicked while maintaining consistency enough for continued business use. For example, conversations can now take place directly in Microsoft Outlook, and real-time collaboration is possible on documents edited through SharePoint. These features have both been available through Google’s suite for a long time, and now it seems as though Microsoft is finally catching up.

In truth, SharePoint looks much more professional. It comes at a cost, but offers a number of services designed for larger companies. Unfortunately its installation is quite complicated as well as expensive. You will probably require training in addition to advice regarding set-up and configuration. In other words, you’ll probably need to bring in outside IT experts, but once the system is running and your employees have been trained properly, they should no longer be necessary.

For small businesses, however, Google Apps are probably more instantaneously useable and cost-effective. Many people are familiar with the way Google works and since all of your information is stored in the cloud, it is completely painless to install. The flat fee per employee also makes it perfect for small businesses. Schools enjoy even cheaper access, making Google Apps the perfect choice for educational services.…

Types of Care With Liposuction Surgery Post OP

September 3, 2022 Comments Off

Liposuction is more popular than ever and many inquiring minds want to know what can be expected once they get home from the surgery. While there used to be horror stories of people being in agonizing pain after the surgery, now surgeons show patients that are talking on their cell phones during the surgery. While techniques have improved, care of body with liposuction surgery afterwards has remained relatively similar.
Once the procedure has been completed, the patient will meet with the doctor to get a list of care instructions that will outline everything that can be expected over the next two months or so. Be sure to ask questions in regards to anything that is not clear. It is imperative that the patient understand every bit of what they must do in order to heal properly.
When the surgery is completed, the patient will have to wear a compression garment and must stay in that garment for the following two days. Be prepared to do little but lie around and rest as the garment must stay on at all times and cannot get wet for any reason. After the first two days, the patient can shower, but must then keep the garment on at all other times. When that period has passed, they can then take the garment off when they go to bed, but it must be worn during the day.
This garment is one of the major keys to the recovery process. Because the normal bond of the skin is separated (because of the fat removal) during the surgery, it needs time to create another bond. The compression garment enables this to happen without the appearance of sagging.
There will also be bruising in and around the area where the fat is taken from. It may look pretty bad at times, but this is normal and will eventually heal. Because of this, the area will also be extremely sore and rest is the best medicine. This procedure is very invasive and when the surgery is over, it shows.
Once the patient is home and resting, they may experience some leaking from the wounds of the surgery. Do not panic and think that something is wrong as it is nothing more than the fluids that were not sucked out during the liposuction. It should not be a heavy flow, but more like a seeping. Just keep the areas as dry as possible so that the garment is not damaged.
For the first few days after the surgery, the only thing that should be done is rest. While it is unlikely the patient will feel like doing anything else anyway, it is just better to be safe and heed the warning. Once the initial 48 hours passes, they can then get a shower, but the garment must be worn at all other times and they must take it easy. Light activity can be resumed after that period, but because the garment is still being worn, it is better to keep the heavy exercise back for just a bit longer. About two months after the surgery the patient can resume their normal routine.
When people first get home from the surgery and are able to take off the garment, they are usually shocked by the amount of bruising. The body hurts and it may seem like it will never get better, but recovery is far quicker than it would appear at that moment. The important thing after the surgery is to take it easy and allow the body to once again create the bond that it had. In just a short while, the bruises will be gone and slimmer body will be staring back in the mirror.…

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How to Shop for the Best Technology at the Right Price

Microsoft Dynamic Nav

The World in the Church and the Church in the World!

Fix Windows Dill

Three Reasons Why You Should Have an Office 365 Partner of Record

Some Advantages of Microsoft SharePoint 2010

Types of Care With Liposuction Surgery Post OP

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