30Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

How the 9-to-5 workday has disappeared

Software development Concepts, Software Events
How the 9-to-5 workday has disappeared   Work has changed dramatically over the last few decades, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal recently release it has become more time-consuming, less stable, and more flexible. In 1973, 6% of Americans said they worked excessive hours while in 2016, 26% said they worked more than 48 hours a week. Insurance coverage by employers has also dropped since 1973, although companies now provide more benefits to aid work-life balance, such as paid parental leave and remote work options. Businesses are spending less on employees, both in terms of compensation and capital investment, while investors get triple the payout from 30 years ago. This has all contributed to workers increasingly acting like free agents in the job market.  While they have…
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30Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

10 Most Important Feature Improvements to Apple’s iOS 11

Software Events, Software Releases
10 Most Important Feature Improvements to Apple’s iOS 11 Apple iOS 11 is now available to download and install from the Apple store.  There is a new update released 11.0.1 so most likely there were some software glitch that needed immediate repair. List of 10 improvements Apple’s iOS 11 includes a new Files app that brings together all of the files and folders stored across a user’s Apple devices, Dropbox accounts and more. The app provides access to iCloud Drive, the company’s cloud data storage service, and can help users find files on other devices. Apple’s iPad support gains several improvements in iOS 11, including a better Dock app. The Dock now can stretch across the screen to include more apps that can be swapped out when users swipe across…
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20Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

PaintShop Pro an Intro to working with scripts

Software Events
PaintShop Pro an Intro to working with scripts   Scripts are a series of commands that can be recorded and played back at any time, to automate changes to an image or design, or to perform other multi-step actions. Scripts can save you significant time, especially if you repeat the same steps over and over again. PaintShop Professional, Carole Asselin, has a wealth of knowledge in building and using scripts to speed up her PaintShop Pro workflow. In this webinar, Carol will teach you the basics of scripting, including: A walk-through of PaintShop Pro’s Script toolbar How to install scripts How to run scripts How to record scripts for basic tasks. Scheduled webinar is Monday, October 2nd 2017 from 12 PM to 1 PM eastern time. Click on the Corel…
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20Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Apple’s iOS 11 kills old 32-bit iPhone and iPad apps

Software Events, Software Releases
Apple's iOS 11 kills old 32-bit iPhone and iPad apps Well the time has come to begin the end of the 32 bit application.  What this means to the general public is that certain older applications may no longer work if you install the latest iOS on your iPhone.  Owners of iPhones and iPads who install the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system will find that some older apps will stop working. Android still allows for 32 and 64 bit applications to co-exist as well as Windows/Linux but Apple will start to force developers to upgrade their application. What does this mean to the general public ? Dropping support for 32-bit software lets Apple streamline its operating system and helps it run more quickly since it no longer needs…
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19Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Embarcadero Academy Debuts with Online Courses

Rad Studio Delphi Development, Software Events, Software Releases
Embarcadero Academy Debuts with Online Courses  A provider of cross-platform application developer productivity tools, today announced the launch of Embarcadero Academy, an online school for developers of all levels. The Academy, operated in partnership with Embarcadero by CodePower, offers a wide variety of expert-led courses in Delphi and C++Builder skills and technologies. Finally Embarcardo / Idera have decided to get into the possible educational on line webinars to improve the software developers of Delphi or C++ Builder. Embarcadero Academy is launching with approximately 15 courses, and has an additional 15 in development. The curriculum, which spans beginner to advanced courses, will initially focus on Delphi and C++Builder capabilities such as language and framework skills, and will continue to grow in range and scope of languages. Full courses run from several days…
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