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Monday, March 7, 2011

A student of the game to the management and computer science

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A friend of mine said, "I've visited your web sites, viewed your articles, and took a look at your background." It's apparent to me, you do not have a background in Information Technology (Computer Science) or Business Intelligence as a field of study acknowledging Computer Science.'

I wondered, does one have to have a background in IT or BI to qualify as a professional in the industry; or does it take a simple interest?

AutoCad, C Language, Visual Basic, Power Point, Java Script, Excel, Access, Cobol, Word (Microsoft Suite), Data Entry/Processing, DOS, Fortran, Lotus Notes, Management Information Systems, HTML, and Management cover a broad spectrum within the beginning or preparation in the world of IT / BI. The eclectic value of the specialization in one or more of this study group is the mastery and/or understanding of all.

About a week ago, I was contacted, recruited, and enrolled in a four-year college program. The recruiter was adept at what she was doing and I went along with the schedule as presented. I continually asked, "How am I going to pay for these college courses?" When the prepared documentation was submitted for the finalization process, it all came down to dollars and cents. The financial aid person finally made contact with me assuming that I was a prime candidate for the 'Stafford Loan!' This is a general education loan designed for students to enroll in a given college. I explained to the administrator that I am without money, have no wish to establish a loan (for anything), unemployed, and not to mention...my age is also a factor. With the ability to complete the required studies, I would be done in less than a year. I have three years of accredited college courses with an Associate Degree. I estimated that I would be paying off on a student loan for more than a few years, if I landed a job. I will soon be sixty years of age. Burdened with an educational loan that would probably be on my plate well after I'm sixty-five, I asked the recruiter and financial aid worker, "Do you really believe that I would take out a loan for an extravagant amount of money in the hopes that I would get hired...at my age?" Even if I were to start up a new business, a loan would be a bit risky...improbable. It would have been a good thing if I were able to get back into the classroom.

Whatever happened to the H1-B Program, The NAFTA Treaty, or the "Financial Hardship" Claus with the "Obama Letter" and/or ex-workers that are forced into the utilization/awarding of UC Benefits?

I was promptly dropped from the student roles by the four-year college.

Meanwhile, I am offering data that may help anyone who is interested in the pursuit of computer science knowledge. Should you be attempting to enroll in computer science and management courses, this information will give you a leg up on what is entailed in this multi-faceted field of study. Many schools will teach these courses as pre-requisite(s) to advanced courses in a four-year college. Even if you are not enrolled or intending to enroll in school but only interested in how it all works, the limited amount of information that is detailed in this message will probably aid you in your preparation and/or research.

The outlined courses are:

COBOL (Common Business Oriented Language):

COBOL was first released in the 1960s as a joint venture of industry, universities, and the United States Government. COBOL's purpose was to provide a high-level computer programming language for the business world. COBOL directly addresses the basic needs of information processing while being easy to use as well. (Take a look at SQL).

COBOL, BASIC, C, JAVA, and PASCAL are examples of high-end level computer language(s). A low-level language is a programming language requiring knowledge of a computers' internal components...that are non-transferable.

Auto Cad (Computer Assisted Design):

2D (Dimensional) drafting tasks, allow you to get acquainted with computer assisted designing. Auto Cad is designed to assist you in the creation of landscape plans, including setting up layers, adding text and dimensions while making modifications. You can create electrical diagrams using symbols and attributes.

You are taught how to extract the attributes into an Excel Spreadsheet Program. Boolean operations and modeling construct and analyze complex 2D shapes and images for isometric drafting, a method for simulating 3D drawings and Lt drawings. Explaining the use of Auto Cad, one can learn to embed DWF (Drawing Web format) files in web pages. An overview of Auto Cad and progressive projects teaches you how to create drawing projects, landscape plans, and/or electrical schematics. The Internet related topics include direct access to particular web sites, opening and saving, drawings on the web, and embedding DWF files in a web page,

C Language:

The available text on C Language enables the student to be taught both a rational approach to program development and an introduction to ANSI C. Because the first goal is primary, a disciplined approach to solving problems and applying widely accepted software engineering methods to design program solutions as cohesive, readable, and reusable modules. ANSI C (American National Standards Institute), is a standardized, industrial-strength programming language known for its power and portability. C Language helps the student consolidate their understanding of pointers as arrays, output parameters, and file accesses. Just prior to their exploration of the role of the pointer in dynamic memory allocation.

C Language is widely perceived as a language to be tackled only after one has learned the fundamental of programming in some other friendlier language. Designers as a vehicle for programming the UNIX operating system, C Language found its original clientele among programmers who understood the complexities of the operating system and the underlying machine concepts that are not in the syllabus of a standard introductory programming course. C Language is for computer science majors and/or students of a wide range of other IT/BI disciplines.

Visual Basic:

The easiest and fastest way to write 32-Bit Windows-Based programs is the Microsoft Visual Basic Programming System. One can learn to work with ActiveX controls, compiler options, and new development tools. You can master programming fundamentals, including variables, decision structures, loops, and functions. Creating custom dialog boxes, clocks, menus, animation effects, managing text files, encryption, and sorting algorithms are learned through the utilization of Visual Basic Programming. VB also adds dimension and automation to integrate Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and other features into an application. Other examples of the integrational power of Visual Basic include the ability to explore ActiveX controls that process RTF (Rich Text Format), run videos, display progress information, and play audio compact discs (CDs). You can also call the memory management function in the Windows API (Application Program Interface), download FTP (File Transfer Protocol), and HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) files from the Internet and design DHTML (Dynamic Hyper Text Markup Language) pages, exploit ActiveX data objects (ADO) with learned skills from Visual Basic.

Power Point:

Power Point is a computer presentation graphics package. It gives you everything you need to produce a professional-looking presentation, i.e., word processing, outlining, drawing, graphing, and presentation management tools. A formal presentation to a large audience using 35mm slides of a more intimate presentation in a small conference room using overhead monitors, and/or an email presentation - Power Point has it all! The user is empowered with an outline to help organize his/her thoughts, an on-screen slide show with special effects such as animated bullet points, speakers notes, and audience hand-outs. Users of Power Point create color schemes, masters, and templates...there are ways to create the look you want for your presentation.

Java Script:

It is supposedly easy according to some Java Script authors. To start a simple script that makes cool things happen on your web page...in addition to more complicated stuff, as you need it.

Because the web is a dynamic medium, page designers want their pages to interact with the user. It soon became obvious that HTML was insufficient to handle the demand. Java Script was invented by Netscape to control the web browser, and add pizzazz and interactivity to your web pages.

Excel:

Objectives - to reach the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel, to expose students to examples of the computer as a useful tool, to develop an exercise - oriented approach that will allow students to learn by example and to encourage independent study. Students are introduced to Excel terminology, the excel window, and basic characteristics of a worksheet and workbook. The applications include entering text, numbers, selecting a range using the auto sum button, copying using the fill handle, changing font size, bolding, centering across columns and rows (columns and fields), the auto format command, charting using the chart wizard, and the auto calculate area through-out the grid of columns and rows of the Excel spreadsheet. Any form of accounting, be it business, personal, or otherwise, Excel is a must study program for recording, charting, and analytics.

Access:

Microsoft Access includes two tools that provide assistance in helping to refine the design on an Access database. The GUI (Graphic User Interface) Development Environment of Microsoft Access, with menu commands, tool bars, buttons, tool tips, examples and help screens make development easier. Sound, quality relational database design and development requires considerable knowledge and expertise, no matter what the platform. Access, a Relational Data Base Management System, has the ability to manage data files from a single database. A must study course for any and all Data Base Administration, Business Administration, Secretarial Administration, and Computer Science students.

Word (CMOU - Certified Microsoft Office User):

Creating and Editing word documents; Wizards and Templates to create a Cover letter and Resume; creating a Research Paper with a Table; creating Web Pages; creating a document with a Title Page and Tables; generating Form Letters, Mailing Labels, and Envelopes; creating a Professional Newsletter, and using Word Art to add Special Text Effects to a Word document.

DOS (Direct Operating System):

Before Windows, there was DOS. With just a few mouse clicks, any Windows PC can revert to the original "Disk Operating System." Under DOS, all program files are named with either a COM, and EXE, or a BAT ending (called a filename extension). The DIR (Directory) Command is used to find files by name as well as to locate files in other Sub Directories on a disk. The output of the DIR command shows a list of files on a disk. The list has five columns: the file's name, the file's extension (part of the name), the file's size (in bytes or characters), the date the file was created or last modified, and the time of the last modification (changes).

Lotus Notes:

Lotus Notes is a Document-Centric Database Management System. Lotus Notes is a Cross-Platform, Secure, Distributed Document-Oriented Database, Messaging Framework and Rapid Application Development Environment that includes Per-Built Applications. Lotus Notes is an Integrated Desktop Client Option for accessing business email, and Groupware System. Lotus Notes operates as the Client Side of a Client - Server Application.

Fortran (A Scientific Language):

Formula Translation - was designed to allow easy translation of math formulas into code of High-End Language. Fortran was designed n the 1950s. It used the first compiler (A program that translates source code into object code) ever developed. Fortran was designed to be a programming language that would be suitable for a wide variety of applications while being easy to learn

Fortran expresses mathematical functions as it permits severely complex mathematical functions to be expressed similarly to regular algebraic notations.

RDBMS (Relational Database Management Systems):

RDBMS was designed for the business organization. It requires extremely careful planning, setting up and maintenance. A database is a collection of information that's related to a particular subject or purpose, such as tracking customer orders or maintaining a music collection. If your database isn't stored on a computer, or only parts of it are, you may be tracking information from a variety of sources that you have to coordinate or organize yourself. Access can manage all or your information from a single database file, within the file, divide your data into separate storage containers called tables; view, add, and update by using forms; find and retrieve just the data you want by using queries; and analyze or print data in specific layout by using reports. RDBMS Systems allow users to view, update, or analyze the database's data from multiple locations. When the data is updated, it is automatically updated everywhere it appears.

Information Management Systems (M.I.S.):

MIS combines tech with business to get users the information they need to do their jobs Better Smarter and Faster. MIS Systems are planned systems of the collecting, processing, storing, and disseminating data in the form of information that is needed to carry out the functions of management. The system(s) consist of people, equipment, and procedures to gather, sort, analyze, evaluate, and distribute needed, timely, and accurate information to decision makers - "The Right Information to the Right People At The Right Time!"

MIS is actually Information Technology Management and arguably not considered to be computer science. Armed with this information, the contingent, aspiring, Computer Science, Business Administration, Secretarial Sciences, Computer Hardware (A plus), and Accounting Student(s) will be prepared to face the challenges the IT/BI industry and the respective colleges have to dish out.

My friend and other cynics have caused me to wonder after comments were made. I wondered, what does it take...what form of study qualifies as a computer science student with a major in IT/BI? Well, I've studied all of the aforementioned programs and/or courses with an acceptable level of understanding, study, utilization, and practice...not to mention all of the other technological software/programs, articles, periodical reports, and white-papers involved in the learning process? Is it due to my background and experience in the Transportation / Hospitality / Customer Service Industry for a good many years? Or was it in fact... IT/BI Study/Research was secondary? "One Never Knows...Do One?"

What would it take to qualify as having a background in the field of "IT/BI - Computer Science" after studying all of those courses?

The point is...GAINED KNOWLEDGE!

Til next time...

Gregory V. Boulware

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Basic Guide for the selection of hardware

Even if software is the most talked about topic in the IT world, computer hardware, certainly equally important if not more, as the daily problems with software installed on your computer, computer hardware, also faces similar questions about hardware chosen are not appropriate. On top of hardware problems is more troublesome than software therefore they really require excellent research and good buying decisions. In addition, the computer hardware which consists of the quality provide excellent performance without any hardware problems for a long time.

A good amount of knowledge required in addition to a little bit of research to be able to purchase quality computer hardware. If you purchase individual components separately, you need to know their importance and features to choose a good component. With all kinds of information available on the Web, it's easy to search, compare and choose the onlinecomponents.

You need to know about the different components before you make your choice. knowledge about the importance and function of the motherboard will make your choice better perspective by helping you determine all components are compatible with the motherboard as it comes to the House.

CPU is the most important component in any computer system, and therefore deserve due consideration. This will be the host for the motherboard and other components and thus compatibility features and performance, major criteria of your choice. compatibility between the components is the most important aspect of choice, as your computer is not able to perform up to the mark, even if you've bought the best components for it. The reason for this can be inconsistent across the various components.

Although we recommend that you buy branded computer hardware to avoid problems with your network hardware, it is seen many times that the labelled composition of hardware does not function as expected. Why do some research with sufficient knowledge of the components before making your selection.

Benefits of computer courses for children

More and more products and appliances that technological progress is becoming computerized or at least have some kind of computer chip or circuit boardart as p of the building.

All we need to do is to see if our homes to experience this such as CD players, stereos. TV even kitchen appliances Etc all have digital displays and some kind of programmable functions.

So for us to keep up with this technology we need to have some basic knowledge about computers and their operating systems.

For those who are in their way, it's far too easy to say "I'm just not that computer literate" if we make up that opinion or are afraid to embrace the technology what effects it will have on our children?

In today's modern world computer training is considered to be of crucial importance for almost all. Regardless of your age or education back ground is basic computer skills a must.

If we look at our children as they are exposed to computers in different fashion from an early age is from electronic toys for game consoles, one of the most popular xbox produced by one of the largest computer companies of the holding that is Microsoft.

Computer courses for children provides a learning very good platform to nurture the young brain, when a child grows the need and desire of knowledge, and as parents, we have a responsibility to provide learning an appropriate environment.

It is for us to design and deliver this knowledge and to learning and encourage education. in computer courses for children, they form only if allart of p under our current educational curriculum, from basic spelling and grammar in another language, its common in most schools at both junior and senior to some sort of course in computingart p form, in classes required.

It is very common that our children will address many aspects of computing without any major problems because they have no fear of learning new skills adults placed in their way will often take the easy way and it is too difficult, or again the old phrase "I just do not digitally literate" is used.

Many games console offers educational games that are perfect for family entertainment but stylish behind this learning we promote in a fun environment but, above all, we have found an activity that promotes interaction with the children at all different levels.

All are developing data processing skills base will eliminate the fear of technology and have fun at the same time.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Choosing a computer repair company

Chicago is the third most populated city in the United States, located in the u.s. State of Illinois. This city is known as the greatest center of industry and infrastructure, that provides strong system of transport and telecommunications. It is literally a central hub for business and economics. It has been ranked among the world's top ten "global" economic resources ". It has been Rated as "alpha world city" for its important role in the global economy system. With such a strong infrastructure, the large number of people and business opportunities, there is not much to say about your daily use in every aspect of life.

If you are a resident of Chicago, or plan to move it, well, you'll need a computer repair company Chicago sooner or later. Today you can find lots ofart sm people with computer skills, offering to repair your computers at very low prices, and in a city like Chicago you will find much. The question now is how to determine from so many computer repair business? The simplest tip is to always look for reliableart , sm and certified companies. You can check the reliability and efficiency by looking at previous work carried out by the company. Requires certification is necessary to ensure that the company has applied himself and spent some qualityart p of their lives to the acquisition of a big deal of knowledge and understanding when it comes to computer repair.

Let us suppose that you know nothing or very little knowledge of computers, so you have to take your computer to some tech. Before computer to entrust certain techniques, always talk with him in person or over the phone. If the technician really confuses you or if you feel he is trying to confuse you with the help of unusual computer classroom and technical name, you'll need to pay attention. It is a warning that the tech can be very knowledgeable in the field computer repairs but he will try to charge you more money and too many things that you do not require. Remember, always a true professional will speak to you in a language you understand. He always try to explain things and making it clear cut for you. You may be confusing, but you will never disappear throughout the course of your communication with tech.

Always be open while you're talking with your technicians. It is best not to disclose anything. Tell us your engineers precisely, clearly and exactly what happened, how the problem occurred or what you were doing when the problemartSt. ed. does not tell us what you think is the problem. The purpose is not to make them think you are a beginner, but it is for your own sake. It's time to save both of you. The technician will have a lot of information about the problem at hand and can easily determine what to do about it. It can also save a lot of troubleshooting cost. The issue will be directly addressed, rather than looking at various possibilities.

From the above information, you will easily be able to find other computer repair professionals in your area. Computer repair directories are the best place to look for all major Chicago computer repair company and decide on the most appropriate according to your needs.

Computer use in the third world Nation

9 years ago I worked on many computers and worked with many programming languages. When I left a prestigious company to go into the wilds of Africa, I wanted to help people who knew nothing about computers will teach them. When I opened a computer training center in my garage. I used the old 8086 stationary machinery which has donated for the event.

Start, I had only four people interested in learn about computers. They were so afraid of the computers that they did not want to move them. These "students" knew what about computers. But they were afraid to break them, and they knew that a computer costs more money than they ever would see in years. To overcome this fear that I quickly opened up a PC today andart, see st ed to pull out the cards and devices in your computer. I then handed each paragraph that I took out to the closest person to me and told him to pass it on.

Each part was I should explain whatart p was and what it was used. The students did not know exactly what to display them. Nor do they understand how it worked. They were just amazed that they could keep on it and watch it in all its parts.

Over the coming months, each studentarted st to understand and learn about a computer. After about 3 months were each able to take a computerart AP, and put it together so that it could properly. Then peopleartSt. ed to come and see what we did. More and more people wanted to learn.

From this experience inarted st to see certain things about basic computer usage in this third world nation.

1) many people were influenced by the West. Either it's good or bad they wanted everything Western. Computers was no exception.

2) in the country as a whole has not many educational programmes to teach computers. There was a great need for training center.

3) Was such a desire to learn about computers, because of the need for the people. They needed a way to survive.

4) were so many job postings by people who understood the Microsoft products and how to repair a computer that's what I focused on. The people who have undergone the courses have been able to find the job almost immediately.

5) people in the country had been told by officials that the future of the country was using computers. So everyone was looking for a quick and inexpensive way to learn computers. Within one year after my arrival in the country, there was a computer training center in every street corner. Not many teaching the skills needed as most of the centres whereartst by people with little or no knowledge. But people in the area were not aware of this. They had nothing to measure it.

Some of the challenges we face when we develop training in third-world nation are:

No consistent stream

Many times, it was not any power. It is difficult to teach computers without power. But we did so many chalk board discussion. We were the students visualize and practice when they were near a computer.

Too many people and not enough computers

My largest class was approximately 30 persons for 10 computers in a small room. We did a lot of friend type work. A person would use the computer while their friend would stand behind them and look at. As we move type training, we want to give everyone a keyboard without the computer (we had donated about 100 keyboards). A friend writes while the second would look if it did it properly to teach spoken letter or number type.

There is no such thing as broadband

Wearted st to offer internet training at one time. As the world advanced to broadband andarted st to develop sites with media content and large graphics, the third world was left in the dust. Most sites have difficult to open for a number of reasons. Sites like Facebook and YouTube is a joke for internet users in a third world nation. Best internet connection for those who can afford it is approximately 64 Kbps or less. Even Xp or Vista operating systems became more internet-centric. Your OS became very quickly out of date. Many countries are trying to get caught but it takes time and money, lots of money.

After several years, I ended up with 2 computer training centers. They were eventually all ran by local people who had passed all my courses. I needed longer to teach the lessons. The teachers teaching in their local languages along with English. It was fun to watch as they described a CPU to the students. It worked fine. But many things in a computer or its use will not translate well into the local languages.

Today, they are not running. My job duties have called me elsewhere.

We have had over 300 people undertake courses.

Has been successful? Absolute. I still run into former students say thank you for teaching computers because they have a good paying job. Some have even said that they knew the topic so well they had also taught people in their workplaces.

Dependable computing technologies

In today's world have computers become a staple in the home. When this crucialart of p to your daily life is down, that close? How to find a reliable technologies-one that can diagnose and fix the problem for a fair and reasonable fee? What is a fair and reasonable fee?

Best Buy Geek Squad, which advertises heavily in terms of technical support, charges $ 199.99 for virus removal, optimization. They will back up the data for an additional $ 99.99. For this price, you can get a new computer in your home. Is this a fair and reasonable repair charge? I beg to differ.

Customers pay often a computer repair bill with little or no understanding of the problem, only to regain normal conditions at home or at work. We would rather have our computers up and running at all costs, rather than to be without permanent contact with our friends through e-mail, needed online 's help, news and shopping or Power Point presentation for work the next day. We've all been there.

Because technology is changing at lightning speed, there is a general lack of knowledge in this particular area and many computer owners fall prey to dishonest techniques. It is important to hire a computer technologies you can trust, not only for the best job for the money, but also for identity protection. If a fraudulent overcharging technicians are working on your computer, that is to say that he would not compromise the personal information stored on your computer. You will now be able to lose more than $ 300. As a paying customer you have the opportunity to meet with your technician, one on one, to ensure that the computer is in good hands. This personal approach promotes trust and a good solution to the problem with your computer. And don't forget to ask questions! More savvy are you about the computer, the less likely you will be taken advantage of. you have the right to reply.

Saturday, March 5, 2011

General computer skills certification-it will help your job search?

Computers are a larger part -in today's world, and they play a major role in the economy. Computers have replaced rolodexes, paper appointment schedulers and archiving. Large, small and medium-sized enterprises have started to use computers for faster, easier and more organized data tracking and their use undoubtedly makes the working day run more smoothly. With so many companies that make use of computers and their many applications, it is essential for all computers in search of employment.

The importance of general computer knowledge:
Most places of employment fast paced and they want employees that do not fall behind. However, it is easy to fall behind when you aren't at least somewhat familiar with computers and least frequently used programs (such as Microsoft Word). When an employee does not know where to start when it comes to computing, and other fall because they must take the time to teach him the basics of computers. Most companies are not prepared to provide training for employees who lack general computer knowledge. Therefore, they will not hire job seeker whose resume fails to show such knowledge.

Businesses expect employees and candidates will be able to connect a computer on and off, log in and out of the program, enter the data in a database, create documents and presentations, network receive on and navigate on the Internet for the use of e-mail and research at least. Manyarticular p positions and companies are also invited to employees and potential employees be familiar with the more advanced computer programs and resources for use (for example, the latest operating system computer, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

Why not a general computer skills certificate guaranteeing a job?
Knowledge of computers is of course good and even necessary to succeed in the search for employment, and yet getting a general computer skills certificate does not guarantee you a job. This is because employers expect candidates to possess a general computer knowledge, and many that general knowledge of computers not to acquire these skills through an education if they were veteran employees received training through the company new employees would be given. Chances are if you use a computer at home, you have the General knowledge. You can view a list of applications and features you know if your resume and it would have such great importance as a certificate. But if you do not use computers in your daily life, as many experienced employees and job seekers, a general computer certificates skills help you in your job searchand show employers that you are so skilled as your competitors.

Move forward in your job search and place of employment with General computer knowledge:
Whether you come to a field that is directly related to computers, it is likely that you use them regularly. There are many courses that teach general computer knowledge, as well as advanced knowledge and software special courses and they are worth. They help get and keep a job. Knowing computers come with frequent use of them, but a general knowledge is all you need to get ahead in your job search and get your foot in a place of employment door.