23Jan 2021 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Steps for a successful code review

Computer PC Tips - bits and bytes, Rad Studio Delphi Development, Software development, Software development Concepts
Successful programming teams always have followed department or company guidelines on how code reviews should be done. Technical specifications provide the programmer the initial steps for application development. Excellent specifications provide insight on libraries and APIs. The coding standards should be part of this document. Preparing for a code review Self checking items: What are the company policies ?Did you follow company coding standards ?Have you read the company guidelines ?Did the code successfully compile ?Was testing successful ?Check for duplicate code or very large functions and procedures. These steps should be adhere to by any programmer. Code should be formatted and indented. Comments listed at the top of the module providing a brief description along with update history. You must be able to accept any type of criticism. This…
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07Jan 2021 by richard@baronsoftware.com
What to do if you get Acecore couldn’t start last time.

What to do if you get Acecore couldn’t start last time.

Microsoft Development, Rad Studio Delphi Development, Software development
Sometimes you wonder about Microsoft and their wisdom on older applications that still work. Due to a recent Office Update, applications that use Microsoft Access as a backend database received the message "Acecore couldn't start last time". This file is part of the Microsoft Office system. ACECORE.DLL is developed by Microsoft Corporation. It’s a system and hidden file. ACECORE.DLL is usually located in the %PROGRAM_FILES% sub-folder and its usual size is 1,751,904 bytes. Somehow there was an update to the office application that damaged it. The following are steps you can take to repair it so the message cannot be displayed any longer. Go to any Office Application.Click AccountClick Update Allow office to perform the latest updates to repair any broken feature. Wait for the successful completion and then attempt to start…
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31Jul 2020 by richard@baronsoftware.com
Purchase a Western Digitial My Cloud NAS Server

Purchase a Western Digitial My Cloud NAS Server

Computer PC Tips - bits and bytes, Hardware Reviews
The WD 8 TB My Cloud EX2 Ultra NAS Server is a fantastic device to place in your work or home environment. Once connected a user can access the device from all of the internal machines within the office. They can also access the NAS server from the outside world using a dedicated IP address. WD EX2 Ultra options Centralized network storage and access from Anywhere with computers or Mobile devicesHigh Performance 1.3 GHz dual core processor and 1GB memory for seamless media streaming and Ultra fast file transfersMilestone Arcus Surveillance Software with unLimited Camera licensesMultiple RAID configurations and automatic backup Options to help guard important dataAutomatic file synching across all Your computers for up to date access from AnywhereVolume encryption and password Protection for Enhanced data securitySupported Browsers:Internet Explorer…
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04Jul 2020 by richard@baronsoftware.com

H-1B Visas help or hurt

Rad Studio Delphi Development
American Worker or Outsource Worker What is the H-1B Visa progam The H-1B visa program allows companies in the United States to temporarily employ foreign workers. This could be in occupations that require the knowledge. A Bachelor's degree or higher in the specific specialty, or its equivalent. A foreign worker with an H-1B visa can stay in the U.S. for a maximum of six years. The H-1B visa and status is initially valid for three years and can then be extended for another three years. Obtaining an H-1B visa, which is allocated through a lottery system, has become increasingly hard in the past few years. The Department of Homeland Security currently caps the amount of H-1B visas. 65,000 per fiscal year, with an additional 20,000 reserved for applicants with advanced degrees. The benefits of the H-1B visa are supposed to assist companies…
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04May 2020 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Using SATA Wire 3.0 to clone drives

Hardware Reviews
Recently Baron Software was using Apricorn SATA Wire 3.0 to clone drives in multiple machines. SATA Wire is an amazing piece of software. It comes with a cable which connects the SSD to the USB port 3.0. It is also compatible with a USB 2.0 port. An average person who has a little computer knowledge can clone any computer drive to the SSD drive with ease. Apricorn sells the SATA Wire kit for about $30. The cable and software is reusable. Simple steps to clone. Step 1: Install the software. There is an option to get the latest software from Apricorn web site. Step 2: Insert the one end of the cable into the SSD and insert other end into the USB port. Step 3: Start the software and select…
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