Without business analysis, there would be no software or computer solutions. That’s because the most important aspect of developing information technology is understanding what the problem is before you start to solve it. To effectively do this, the business analyst needs to accurately determine exactly what the customer wants. Then they need to employ structured […]
Computer programming, also known as coding, has been a highly sought after profession since the inception of the computer itself. I don’t know how many times I’ve heard the phrase, “Computers don’t do anything that you don’t tell them to,” and even in today’s technical day and age, many still don’t understand how true this […]
Learning how to use the VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) programming language in Excel will give you the ability to create actual data applications in Microsoft Excel. By combining the two, you wield the power of Excel and you can use VBA to automate its functionality. Let’s take a look at some of the things […]
The statement that “knowledge is power” is not new, but it still holds true today. What’s the best way to gain knowledge? The answer is to collect information which is gained by putting together small pieces of data. Data is the rudimentary source for information, and with information, you can build knowledge. And as we […]
There are many advantages to be gained from obtaining one or many globally recognized IT certifications. Usually, they come with increased compensation and a potential promotion, but they also command respect from peers and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment. New possibilities and opportunities that were previously out of reach may also emerge due […]
Microsoft Azure is a full-service cloud network management solution. You can create and manage an entire computer network in the cloud or employ it on premises and manage your virtual network in-house. You can even create a hybrid network that is partly in the cloud and partly hosted in-house. For example, your web servers might […]
Windows 10 has been out for over a year and most users have settled comfortably into using the new OS. However, a computer operating system has a lot of moving parts which can lead to problems from time to time. Let’s talk about some of the most common issues people have when upgrading and how […]
Hiring an IT professional can be a daunting task. If you’re not an IT specialist, it may hard to gauge the level of experience of an individual based on their résumé alone. Let’s discuss some strategies for hiring an IT person or a technical resource and some red flags to look for that will help […]
ASP.NET has been Microsoft’s web application development solution for the better part of the last 20 years. It’s a powerful open-source server-based web application development framework that provides developers with the tools to create robust web sites, services and applications. Let’s take a closer look at ASP.NET and its different technologies which can be used […]
Excel is arguably the best and most used spreadsheet program in history. It also provides tons of other smart tools that make it the “Swiss Army Knife” of the software world. Let’s go over some hidden Excel tips and tricks that you never knew existed. Flash Fill If you have columns that are repeating patterns, […]
