There is an ancient saying that “the only thing that does not change is change itself”. This is true! So, the real question, in software development, is how do we deal, effectively, with change? This is a tough question and over the past three decades of Rapid Application Development, there have been different approaches to [...]

For several months now, there has been strong speculation that Google is, once again, plotting to take over the universe. Actually, the sector of the universe they are pursuing right now is the most popular social networking platform of all: Facebook. Yes, that is right – Facebook. Different sources from diverse sectors of the web [...]

Dear Readers and Visitors: This morning, I finally finished composing a free e-book that describes the basics of a fine utility program that is available as a free download from CNET’s website download dot com, called Advanced System Care v3.6.1. This remarkable program inspects and repairs your computer (desktop, laptop, netbook, etc.) system and works [...]

This post is dedicated to Chapter 4 of Joan Lambert’s book Windows 7 Step by Step, published by Microsoft Press. What I would like to discuss in this post is Chapter 4 which tells you about (1) working with Windows, (2) understanding files, folders, and libraries, (3) finding your way around the computer, (4) connecting [...]

This post is a special “thank you” to Ms. Emma Alvarez, a great social media entrepreneur who took time amidst her very busy schedule to read and review my book “The Power of OM”. Emma is a most talented graphic artist from Spain and her professional work is often displayed at art shows around the [...]

On page 24 of W7 Step by Step, in Chapter 1: Explore Windows 7, the authors give the reader a most valuable table that they can print out and keep with them as they use Windows 7. Essentially this table summarizes the most vital keyboard shortcuts which allow for diverse operations to take place within [...]

As I mentioned in a previous post, I will be covering, this summer, a great book released by Microsoft Press. It is entitled “Windows 7: Step by Step”. For those of you who have decided to go with Microsoft Windows 7 for your computer’s operating system (OS), this is a book that will help you [...]

Documentation is always considered important by organizations. At the same time, few people enjoy spending time to actually create meaningful and helpful documentation. Our world today is on the move. However, like the age-old expression goes “haste makes waste”, the very same holds true for documentation. There are many people creating, developing, testing, and implementing [...]

Dear Readers: Positive thinking is the source of success. This is the conclusion of not only great philosophers and motivational speakers, but also by great spiritual leaders and even doctors. Recently, I wrote a book called The Power of OM, which is an ancient Sanskrit-language word affirming health, love, compassion, wisdom, success, and all that [...]

As a Technical Writer, there are several books I use as references. The first is the Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications. The second resource I use as a reference is called the Handbook of Technical Writing. Finally, the third resource I like to use as a reference is The Elements of Technical Writing [...]