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Tech and Training Related Tutorials and ArticlesSequel Pro – An Essential Tool for WordPress Site Owners
An average website or blog owner will probably never need to fiddle with the WordPress database. However, when it comes to troubleshooting, having a basic understanding of it and being able to access it quickly and easily can save you time (and money)
Running Windows on a Mac
I recently received an email: Hi Mike, I have an iMac but my invoice and stock database is in Access so I continue to use my Windows laptop to access this. I also have Excel spreadsheets and I use Numbers so I end up having two documents to update. Can you recommend an app I can buy for me to be able to use the Access database on my iMac and also the Excel spreadsheets.
VMWare Fusion Running Slow Under Yosemite
This post explains how fix a known problem that affects the performance of VMWare Fusion and Parallels running on Yosemite.
Mac User? Need a Database? Check out Tap Forms
When it comes to database applications for Mac, there’s not much choice. If you’re looking for a cost-effective database solution for personal or small business use, I recommend that you try Tap Forms.
Tech Setup for Delivering iPad Training Virtually
I’ve recently been delivering training via Webex on how to use the OneDrive and Office apps on the iPad. A few people have asked me about my setup for delivering the training.
Using PowerPoint Photo Album to Create Training Material
I finally found a use for the PowerPoint’s Photo Album feature when I recently created a short eLearning project. Find out more…
Measuring Screen Distance with PixelStick and Meazure
Have you ever needed to measure the distance between 2 points on your computer Have you ever needed to set a window to a specific size for taking a screenshot or creating a video? PixelStick (Mac) and Meazure (Windows) can be used for these tasks
iPad Mirroring – Locked Down Ports and Disabled Firewalls
As I’ve mentioned before, I was recently delivering some iPad training to some Australian colleagues. However I could not get the iPad and the laptop to “see” each other. In this post I explain how the problem was solved
IT Training Services
Although there's plenty of free stuff in the Productivity Tips section of this site, if you need more help with using your computer, please get in touch and I'll provide you with a quote..
My areas of specialisation include Microsoft applications (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Lync, VBA) and Apple Mac.
Business Solutions
Sometimes you don't want (or need) to be trained how to use an application. What you want is an "out-of-the-box solution.
In addition to delivering training, I design and develop solutions which will automate your key business tasks and processes and save you time and money.