Learn the Lost Art of Touch Typing by Dick James
Computers have replaced typewriters, but two-finger, hunt-and-peck typing can never replace the touch typing of a trained professional. A recent report by Robert Johnson in the Boston Globe highlights the decline of typing skills. Human resource managers are finding it surprisingly difficult to... Examples are “GO Training” in Glasgow and “Training Circle” in Northampton, where you will find instructor-led courses for around £200. ... Several training companies offer short classroom based typing training in the UK.

Microsoft Word Templates Will Save You Time In Your Small Business! by Chris Le Roy
One of the issues that most small business owners overlook when starting out in business is the use of technology. Whilst computer technology may require a significant investment when starting out; Overtime, if your systems are built correctly they will in fact save you very large sums of money,... By building a series of Templates such as: - A Company Letter Head - A Company Fax Sheet - A Company Leave Application - A Company Thank You Letter - A Company Weekly Timesheet - A Company Sales Letter - A Company Visitor Sign-in Sheet - A Company Purchase Order Form - A Company Order...

Is There Any Future For The Open Document Format? by Gavin Peters
For those people out there who have not heard of the Open Document format (ODF), please allow me to try and explain it in layman's terms. The ODF is an attempt to produce an Open format that all office documents could save to, a universal standard that all office packages can use. ... However, what happens if you have not got access to a computer running Microsoft Word, you have a problem. ... If you then start using different office software, you have then got a problem and the huge costs of re-training to contend with.

Who are You Gonna Call? Hard Drive Data Recovery Experts by Tony Roberts
When you experience the loss of invaluable and irreplaceable data on your computer systems, the first order of business for you is to either mitigate the loss or recover as much of the lost data as possible. While there are hundreds – and dare we say thousands – of data recovery companies all... It may seem awkward, but it would be best if one were to ask about the qualifications of the engineers in a data recovery company. ... If they do not have these facilities, you may want to move on to another data recovery company.

Microsoft Great Plains Remote Support - Overview by Andrew Karasev
Microsoft Great Plains is now standard mid-market ERP application, serving the whole spectrum of businesses. In the case of mid-size business we usually see strong IT team with SQL querying skills plus accounting department is already trained to use Great Plains and needs minimal help in... Also, please take into consideration the fact that consulting companies have to train new hires to do the job, and formal training should be supplemented with serving to real customer. ... This is the goal of Microsoft Business Solutions and the philosophy of future computer systems.

All Refurbished Laptops Are Not Created Equal - Buyer Beware! by M Johnson
If it does not say Factory Refurbished do not even consider it! Laptops can be bought cheap, but if it is used make sure you only get "Factory Reconditioned!" When a company chooses to recondition a laptop computer themselves the result can be terrible. ... A company you found online, of which you do not even know, or a trusted company like IBM, Dell, Compaq or Hewlett Packard? ... They are known throughout the world as being leaders in the computer industry. ... They repair, or replace any parts necessary to return the notebook computer to the original working condition.

Industrial Automation - Help your Robotic Project Succeed by Christi Hart
Investing in robotic equipment can be a big leap for a small business. Industrial robots have been automating tasks since 1961. The first industrial robot, the Unimate, worked with the die casting machines at a General Motors plant. In the last decade there has been a surge of robots being... Make Training a Priority It is important when purchasing a robot integrator to choose one that provides training on the robotic system. ... An individual that is computer-literate will have less trouble learning how to instruct the robot and moving it to accomplish the desired tasks such as welding...

The Value of Microsoft MCSE Certification and Career Path by Natalie Aranda
Developing a professional career in the IT industry requires knowledge, computer training and dedication. Earning a MCSE Certification (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) is a valuable reference proving your expertise in designing and implementing the infrastructure for business solutions... This site is also the turnkey to free access to Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online, the acclaimed career and professional development magazine, as well as invitations to Microsoft conferences, technical training sessions, general computer training and most special events.

How Does a MCSE Boot Camp Work? by Natalie Aranda
One of the best methods of securing IT training, and preparing for your MCSE Certification examination is the boot camp. MCSE stands for Microsoft Certified System Engineer. The MSCE boot camp gives you the intensive training that you need to not only pass the examination, but also to handle the... There is a great deal of written material and computer training videos involved with the courses designed to prepare for the various Certification examinations. ... The boot camp concept takes its name from military basic training and although it does not resemble that in the discipline area, it...

World of Warcraft - Power Leveling Accounts by Matt Garrett
Okay, by now you’ve been playing World of Warcraft to know only one thing about the game for sure. You aren’t playing it enough. There are too many things to do and not enough time to do them. For instance, power leveling. Who wants to spend all that time making their way through the lower... Believe it or don’t, there are companies out there that will get you up through those lower levels without your ever turning on your computer. ... In this manner, you bypass a lot of the waiting period for power leveling and your character may already come to you loaded with some cool items, but you...