The IF function in Microsoft Excel seems to really cause many people a lot of heartache and grief, but all in all it is actually really not that difficult of a tool to use. The essential role of the IF function is to test whether a condition is either True or False and if the condition is True it will return one value and if it is False it will return an alternate value.

Let us look at an example -

Let us say you have two values. In one cell you have a value of 65 and in the other cell you have a value of 23. What the IF function allows us to do is to do a test and lets say we want to see if the value of 65 is greater than 23. When the numbers are plugged into the If statement, the result will be that 65 is greater than 23 and it will return something from the True return area.

So how do we create an if statement…

The secret to the IF function is really in its syntax. The syntax for the IF function is as follows -

IF(Logical Test, True Result, False Result)

What we can do is to now create the example we did earlier so begin by simply opening a Microsoft Excel Work sheet. In cell address A1 enter the text IF Test Condition. In cell A2 enter the text - Numeric Value 1, in A3 enter the text - Numeric Value 2, and in cell A5 enter the text Which Value is Larger?

Now we need to put a few numbers to test into our Excel Spreadsheet, so in cell address B2 enter the value of 65 and in cell address B3 enter the value of 23. In cell B5 we need to create our formula. If we use the example above we want to find out if the value in B2 is greater than the value in B3. If the condition is true we want to return the text - Numeric Value 1 and if the condition is false we want to return the text - Numeric Value 2.

The structure of the IF Function to do the test will look like this -

= IF(B2>B3, “Numeric Value 1″,”Numeric Value 2″)

What you will notice in the function above is that the text values are encapsulated in double quotes. Whenever working with text in Formulas the text must always have double quotes around it. If you type in the formula above into cell address B5 you should see the resulting text - Numeric Value 1. If you change the value in B2 now to 12, the automatic result in B5 should be - Numeric Value 2.

The IF function is a really diverse tool and it allows you to test an unlimited number of conditions to get the required outcome, you can even nest IF functions within IF functions but the bottom line is this, for every IF function the syntax should always look the same as above.

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Have All Programs In Your Start Menu Become Enormously Numerous?

You bought a computer and started turning it into a habitable thing by installing various useful programs for work and entertainment. But then you opened the Start menu one day and all of a sudden became confused: ‘Where’s the program I need in this huge list?’

Catalog - True Solution For Arranging Information
The first librarians have encountered the same problem: ‘How to put great amounts of all this information into order?’ Catalogs solved this problem. A catalog allows you to focus on a certain category instead of paying attention to all items. It is possible due to the catalog structure based on the fact that all items have been already sorted by categories. This method turned out to be so good that catalogs continue to serve as a source of trustworthy information even centuries later, in the age of search engines, both for people and for search engines.

The More, The Worse
One huge list makes you look through a lot of unneeded items when you are looking for something. The longer the list is, the more attention and time your search requires. You can observe this oppressive situation on most users’ computers, it is enough just to open the ‘All Programs’ item in the ‘Start’ menu. If it is not the case with you, it is just a matter of time.

What To Do?
So how can you solve the problem of your menu being overfilled with various programs? Restrict your needs? No need to do that! The program Start Menu Tuner will easily solve your problem. Use it to create program categories you need and sort your programs by them. You will do it easily and visually. You will spend minimum effort even if you are new to computers.

Result - Quick Access To Any Program
What will you get as a result? Now you will not fall into a stupor at a mere sight of a large choice when you open the menu. Your choice is easy and visual: you see a category, open it and look at a brief list of programs that does not require a bloodhound’s skills. You have made your everyday life yet more simple and comfortable. It means that the quality of your life has increased and I congratulate you on that!

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You might think you don’t need a firewall because windows XP has one
built in,
but read on for a plain-english explanation why this isn’t enough.

Before broadband and cable connections were common most people didn’t need a
personal firewall because they weren’t connected to the Internet for extended
periods of time.

Every computer that connects to the internet has an IP address. This is like
a sort of phone number, and is issued either to an individual computer or to
a “gateway” that connects a private network to the ‘net.

Domestic dial-up internet connections normally use a system called Dynamic
IP Addressing where people are issued with a sort of “new identity” every
time they connect, so it’s difficult to find and attack an individual computer
- Dynamic IP addressing is a bit like having your phone number change every
time you use the phone, which makes it difficult for the bad guys to find you.

But the longer you keep a particular “phone number” the more chance
there is of someone finding you and that is why high-speed always-on connections
need handling with care.

In particular, with “always on” DSL and cable connections you are
connected for extended periods of time which give the attackers more chance
of finding you if you’ve got an unprotected connection.

In these days of identity theft and with more and more security holes being
uncovered in commercial software it is vital that you have a good firewall
if you use a high-speed connection.

You may already have a firewall, either in a device called a “Broadband
Router” which goes between your computer and the Internet or the very
basic firewall built in to Windows XP Service Pack 2 and you might think that’s
all you need.

But there’s another reason that you won’t have thought of.

Basic firewalls will tell you, and hopefully protect you if someone is trying
to get in…. but they won’t tell you if something is trying to get out!

That’s right! Certain spyware and viruses can gather your personal information
and send it out of your machine without you knowing.

A good firewall will spot these attempts to send stuff out and will warn you,
quite possibly before your Antivirus or Spyware application notices the problem.
Which gives you time to get the problem fixed.

Steve Blampied lives in Jersey in the Channel Islands and has been an
independent IT consultant for around 10 years.

He is currently putting together a web site solely about free software.

http://www.freesoftwareadvice.com

He also has a small IT company in Jersey.

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Business intelligence is the process of gathering information from the business. The gathered business information is transformed into knowledge using business intelligence. Business intelligence will ease the decision making process, helps in understanding the customer taste and market trends. To run the business successfully one should have the comprehensive business knowledge and understanding of our business strengths and weakness. Business intelligence will take into account the internal and external factors of a business.

Business Intelligence Definition

The basic definition of business intelligence “the process of gathering information about a business or industry matter; a broad range of applications and technologies for gathering, storing, analyzing, and providing access to data that helps to make business decisions.”

Business Intelligence Includes

Business intelligence (BI) includes software applications, technologies and analytical methodologies that perform data analysis. Business intelligence covers data mining, Web mining, text mining, reporting and querying, OLAP, and data visualization.

Knowledge management is part of Business Intelligence

Knowledge management is one of the methods in business intelligence. Knowledge management has been defined as “the technique and tools for capturing, storing, organizing, and making knowledge” Business intelligence is driven by an objective laid by the company. The duration of the objective may be short period or long period.

Business Intelligence Software

Business Intelligence software enables users to integrate and analyze data. Business intelligence software enables us to explore all the business information instantly and effectively. Business intelligence helps the business management to access up-to-date and accurate information about the business performance. Identifying and understanding business opportunities in this vast business environment requires far more than an understanding of technology trends.

OLAP powerful BI Software

The most popular business intelligence tool is OLAP (Online Analytical Processing).
OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) is a powerful, Business Intelligence & enterprise reporting application for small and medium organizations with the capacity to fully Integrate Enterprise Information.

OLAPBrowser delivers incredible reporting power. Create global and enterprise information delivery systems, executive information Systems and personal analytical application.

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Three highly respected names in Human Resources have joined forces to provide companies with a revolutionary blend of services that make the hiring process more efficient and effective. The partnership joins three companies: NAS Recruitment Communications, a recognized leader in the specialized field of human resource communications, Hannibal, Inc., a software development firm specializing in recruiting automation solutions, and InfoLink Screening Services, Inc., a nationwide leader in employment background screening, drug testing and physical exam services.

The three companies’ services, each of which may be utilized separately, are now available through NAS’s new web-based recruiting tool called “Max.” Max makes it easier for HR departments to source, match, screen and hire quality employees. One of the primary benefits of Max is the ease with which recruitment ads can be placed and tracked.

“Companies of every size can count on Max for the simplest and most efficient recruiting assistance in the industry,” stated Don Sabatino, Vice President of NAS Recruitment Communications. “Max is not a typical applicant tracking system (ATS). Unlike the traditional ATS approach, which can take months to fully set-up and integrate, Max will be up and running in a matter of days.”

Max installs easily, is updated automatically and provides a full range of sourcing, screening, and organizational functions that are ideally suited to the needs of today’s modern Human Resources executives. Max is also available in a tiered format to fit the exact requirements and budgetary commitments of every HR department. Key components include the following:

• An innovative interface for selecting and posting recruitment ads to print publications, job boards, career sites and internal referral sites

• A customized library of job descriptions

• Powerful filtering and ranking technology

• Resume pool management, candidate tracking and reporting

• Seamless Integration with InfoLink Screening Services for background checks

A strategic partner in the release of Max is InfoLink Screening Services, a leading provider of background screening, drug testing and physical exams of job applicants and employees. InfoLink has a strong reputation for providing exceptional service and fast turnaround of information, as well as ensuring its clients screening practices are legally compliant.

“InfoLink’s Integrated Background Screening (TM) and easy-to-use web-based solution enable Max users to eliminate duplicate data entry and data entry errors, increase efficiency, and reduce cost and time-to-hire,” stated Barry Nadell, President and Co-Founder of InfoLink Screening Services. “Our combined strengths give HR departments total control in recruiting and background screening their job applicants.”

NAS Recruitment Communications

NAS Recruitment Communications is recognized as a leader in the specialized field of human resource solutions. As part of the McCann Worldgroup, we offer a network with global, national and local-market expertise. HR departments are able to benefit from our proprietary Demand Chain, a process map that creates the foundation and traction to lead superbly talented people to our Employer of Choice clients. For more information, please call NAS Los Angeles at (818 906-3313 or visit www.nasrecruitment.com.

Hannibal, Inc.

Pioneering numerous advancements in electronic recruiting, Hannibal, Inc. emerged as an industry leader by developing HR technology that provides valuable, cost effective and efficient services at the touch of a button. Hannibal’s continued goal is the development of products that anyone can use, regardless of computer literacy level, Internet skills or knowledge of recruiting laws and practices. For more information, please email info@hannibalinc.com or visit www.hannibalinc.com.

InfoLink Screening Services, Inc.

InfoLink Screening Services is a leading provider of employment background checks, drug testing and physical exams. Thousands of companies nationwide, from small businesses to Fortune 500’s, rely on InfoLink’s exceptional service, fast turnaround, legal compliance and accurate reports.

InfoLink’s easy-to-use web-based solution enables easy order entry, status tracking, hit notification and secure archiving. Its drug screening and physical exam programs include a nationwide network of thousands of collection sites and clinics, secure online reporting and consolidated billing. InfoLink’s comprehensive employee screening services and seamless integration with Human Resource software increase efficiency and enable businesses to Hire with Confidence™. For more information, please call (800) 990-HIRE (4473) or visit http://www.infolinkscreening.com.

For a product demo of “Max,” or more information, please contact Greg Rousseau, NAS, 818-906-3313; grousseau@nasrecruitment.com.

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Spyware is a danger on any computer with access to the Internet. Software to detect and remove spyware is readily available and should always be installed, along with anti-virus software, to protect the computer and the user.

Spyware, as it’s name suggests, spies on PC user habits. The mildest types are really little more than a nuisance, popping up advertising according to the type of websites visited. At its worst, spyware can damage system files and steal passwords or other personal information.

Tenebril SpyCatcher is a well recommended anti-spyware program. It’s attractive and easy to use interface disguises powerful and effective spyware elimination techniques, with features including:

• database regularly updated from research and user input

• blocking re-installation of spyware

• “Deep Defense” protection, embeds into the operating system

• advanced algorithms to prevent false positive identifications

• behavioral detection to catch mutating or new spyware

• compatibility with Windows 2000 or newer, Pentium 350MHz or faster, 64MB RAM and 16MB hard disk space

• download and CD options

SpyCatcher Express is the free version of the software, available to download from Tenebril’s website. The paid version, currently called SpyCatcher 2006 includes several additional features:

• automatic updates

• background scans

• submit reports for analysis

• anti-phishing protection

• Hosts File Analyzer

• AD (Active Directory) and workgroup compatibility

• option to buy multiple licenses

• one or two year subscription package

SpyCatcher’s methods may confuse some – it allows spyware to install but then quarantines it when it attempts to do anything, before removing it on the next removal scan. This is how the behavioral learning of the program works – reading spyware programs installed and analyzing them in order to detect any new installations that display characteristics of spyware.

Upon detecting a new item of spyware, licensed users may submit a report to Tenebril. This is then used alongside in-house research to ensure the database is always kept right up to date.

SpyCatcher has a suspicious file wizard, to help in the identification of spyware and to check against the Tenebril database. It also protects against phishing, or fake, websites by checking page definitions and URLs and warning if the page does not appear legitimate.

A great feature of SpyCatcher is the Deep Defense protection. Sometimes, spyware fixes itself into the operating system even though it has been detected by a removal program, ready to to jump back into action after a reboot. The Parachute feature protects the PC on startup. SpyCatcher loads ahead of the computers boot sequence, checking for spyware as it goes. If it detects anything, it will boot the PC in Safe Mode, delete the offending program, then reboot normally.

It’s likely that on revisiting a site, which gave away, its spyware on the last visit, the same infection will be picked up again. Not with SpyCatcher. It works to make sure that no spyware is allowed to come back into a system once it’s already been on that hard disk.

The National Cyber Security Alliance’s research suggests that 90 percent of PCs become prey to spyware. This is all the more a good reason to install a program like SpyCatcher.

Ben Sikes recommends reading the full product review of Tenebril SpyCatcher at Identity Theft Spy.

As a business owner we know you have asked yourself is there a better way to do this. The answer is yes. There is a better more efficient way to get things done. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a technical guru to enjoy the cost cutting time saving benefits of Information Technology. IT consultants can show you how to speed up your business to compete in modern business world. Don’t let your business be left behind because you don’t have technical skills. What can an Information Technology Consultant do for your business?

First off let’s explain what Information Technology Consulting is. IT consulting encompasses not only technology services but business services as well. It is a field that focuses on counseling businesses on how best to use information technology to accomplish business objectives. Everyone is well aware of the power of technology. Those use technology effectively succeed and those who ignore it will soon be out of business. Information Technology Consultancies focus on cutting costs and improving efficiency. IT consultants can be thought of as a technology coach. They will show you what is available and help you begin to run your business the best it can.

The IT consulting industry can be grouped into three main categories. First there are Professional service firms. A professional service firm maintains a large workforce of professionals and typically charges a premium for its services. The second group is staffing firms. A staffing firm will place an IT consultant on site in a business on a temporary basis. The third type is an independent consultant. Independent consultant functions as a contractor or a subcontractor. The all the different types of Information Technology companies you should be able to find one that fits the needs of your company.

Information Technology Consultants assess an organization’s current technology, make recommendations to optimize performance, and strategize future technological needs based on each individual business’s goals and objectives. An IT consultant gives independent and objective advice to organizations on how best to use information technology to approach business challenges. You must know where you are to be able to know how to reach your destination. This assessment will be a powerful tool in helping you better understand your business and its current status. By streamlining processes, improving communication and developing new software IT consultant companies will empower your company to thrive and adapt in an ever changing market place. We have seen business of varying sizes perform at much higher levels by implementing the advice given by IT consultant companies.

IT consultants not only provide advice but, often implement, install, and administer IT systems for your business. After an assessment your IT consultant will share his findings and make recommendations to change or replace current systems and present a plan about possible future directions. Many also perform other tasks like developing new programs, editing existing programs, installing and configuring network components and applications, and upgrading hardware. Instead of wasting countless hours trying to learn how to be the IT specialist and manage your business at the same time let a professional IT consultant do it for you. Remember a consultant’s only goal is to improve efficiency and the way companies function.

Mark Keller is a Client Account Specialist for www.10xmarketing.com, an internet marketing company. If you would like to learn more about Information Techonology Consultants visit http://www.Aculis.com

In working with providing computer programs that leverage the use of natural language as a means for program command control, one of the first responses some people have is, “You mean I have to type?” The aversion to typing out thoughts to accomplish tasks seems unreasonably daunting for some at first, but when the advantages of using simple concepts are made clear, the method presents many strengths not available in other forms of control.

Using natural language is first and foremost the simplest form of communication used by people to communicate with each other. We do it every day in composing emails, letters, memos, and notes to one another. Unlike the methods we most prevalently use to interact with software programs, using natural thought processes allows us to eliminate much of the symbolic recognition, translation, searching, memorization, and implementation steps needed to convert the human thought processes into mechanical functions. Here is a simple example to illustrate the point. Using current computing methods, suppose you have it in mind to write a letter. The thought impulse to create a letter is simple enough, so now you need to figure out how to get that done. Here are the steps:

1. You decide you want to write a letter.

2. You need to remember what the name of the program is on your computer that you use for writing letters.

3. In the easiest invocation, you search your computer desktop visually to locate the icon symbol that is associated with the software you use to write a letter.

4. When you locate the correct symbol, you double click on the icon to start the word processor program.

5. If you are using a template for your letter, you search for the proper template and click on the document you want to use as the starting point for your composition.

6. With the template now visible, you can begin typing the information you want.

Most people feel these six easy steps are efficient enough to be comfortable with using the computer. However, if you use natural language control concepts to perform the same function, it is possible to accomplish the same task by creating a simple command like “letter” or any variation on this concept command you wish. Once this natural control word is established, typing the word “letter” performs the first five steps in the above process automatically, leaving you with the remaining task of typing your desired text. Simply by thinking, “I want to write a letter,” then typing the word “letter” into an interface, the machine performs all the search, recognition, translation, and implementation steps that would otherwise be left up to you. When this convenience is magnified to work with other things you use your computer to perform, the result is significant improvement in efficiency and simplification of the interactive process.

Some software manufacturers have tried to provide the benefits of this type computer interaction using Voice Recognition (VR) technology. Unfortunately, the limitations associated with implementing, incrementing, and manipulating voice commands have proven to be widely unpopular for the most part. Using VR technology, the computer has problems recognizing user voice commands if the person has a cold or does not speak clearly. This results in the need to repeat some commands multiple times to get the desired results, or recalibrating the software. There are also extra vocal control actions needed when moving through text that make the system more difficult to use. A third difficulty with VR technology is the amount of storage space needed to maintain the vocabulary and information database that makes it work.

I have found that using a simple text entry system for natural language control is the best option presently available. To supplement the text entry function, I have also used an augmentation that allows me to point and click on my desired operation as an additional option for invoking the more sensible commands I create for myself. The degree of organization and more efficient operations achieved by using natural language commands have been measurably more productive than traditional means of computer interaction.

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OEComplete is a utility for managing the personal information of the user. It is designed to be flexible and affordable even for the home user. OEComplete allows setting up appointments and tasks, and creates notes for easy reference. Recurrence, reminders and attachment enhance the competence in addition to import and export facility.

For example, a weekly status meeting can be set to recur every Friday evening and remind you of the same any time before it, just by a single setting.

Users of Outlook Express particularly benefit from it, having an appointment scheduler and task manager along with their emails. OEComplete starts automatically when you start Outlook Express while Outlook Express can be opened from OEComplete also.

The Calendar option in OEComplete helps you set appointments for any day, and plan your task ahead of time. OEComplete allows scheduling of recurring appointments, such as a weekly status meeting that occurs on a regular basis

Experience the features:

· Task Recurrence

· Set up Appointments, Tasks

· Create Notes

· Set Alerts/ Reminders

· Set up recurrence of appointments

· Import and Export of Data

What’s the best route for your practice to take to meet and fulfill all the needs of your clients? How can you make sure that your practice stays up-to-date and on top of all the medical record procedures? Electronic medical record software can and will help your practice with the medical records your staff has to process. The best option is to determine which emr system suits your practice so that everything is able to run effectively and efficiently for your staff and clients.

EMR Software
EMR software provides a number of solutions to better patient care. As we all know, money is a huge concern for practices that are big and small. This software will help save time for your patients and staff and, most importantly, save money for your practice. With time saved on paper work, your staff will be able to pay more attention to your clients and their needs. It will simplify the lives of your staff as they learn to schedule, bill and do reports with this software. Not all emr systems are right for your practice. The type of software that you need depends on the size of your practice. Large clinics have different needs than those of smaller practices. For this reason, choosing the right emr functions is vital to the stability of your practice.

ASP Electronic Medical Record
For your office you need to find the emr solution that best fits your practice environment. Once selected, you can customize the software so you and your staff are on the same page. Customization will make it easier for you stuff to look up, locate, and retrieve client data. With broadband Internet connection, your practice will not have to worry about taking care and backing up the information. Servers, back-up, and IT problems are all taken care of by the IT professionals of the company’s software from who you purchase it. Your practice’s files are always secure and available to your staff for quick and easy processing. Switching computers is not a problem in case of a virus or crash. All information is securely stored and backed-up by the vendor. The best part about ASP electronic medical record is that it allows flexibility. It’s a monthly cost and not a huge startup fee for your practice. This gives you the time necessary to use it and see how much it can help your practice reach new levels of service and efficiency.

EMR Systems
Setting up the system and having it customized to your practice is the way it should be. Have you ever had someone teach you a certain way to do something and that turned out to be harder than if you were able to do it yourself? I have and that’s why customizing all the different functions to your office will make it an easier process for your staff, and they will be able to handle their duties to guarantee a smoother running practice. The less you have to worry about the duties of your staff will bring greater ease to your mind and you’ll know that the job is being done right and your patient needs are being fulfilled.

Jordan Bartlett is a client account specialist with 10x Marketing– More Visitors. More Buyers. More Revenue. For more information about EMR solutions please visit AdvancedMD.