PyCharm is our favorite IDE for developing applications with Python. With the release of PyCharm 2020.1, PyCharm can now install the Python interpreter automatically if it does not detect an existing installation. I wasn’t able to try this feature out as I already have several versions of Python installed on my primary computer. I recently…
Microsoft Teams is part of the Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) suite of solutions. This one-stop shop for businesses enables people to collaborate and communicate from one central space. Microsoft Teams replaces Skype for Business, and augments other features built into Microsoft 365, like SharePoint, OneNote and Planner. You can also incorporate other popular desktop apps…
Updated for 2021. How to use Django with SQL Server LocalDB LocalDB is a version of Microsoft SQL Server Express Edition designed for developers. LocalDB is easy to install, requires no management, and is compatible with other editions of SQL Server. LocalDB is lightweight – the setup routine is just 53MB. LocalDB instances will start…
The good news is that there are plenty of tools out there to help encourage employees, keep coworkers connected, and help increase the work at home productivity. In our last post, we shared how to setup remote access to enable employees to work from home . This time, we’d like to focus on how to…
Today, many people regularly work from home offices, coffee shops, and hotel rooms. The constant availability of the internet combined with the speed and performance of today’s laptops has made remote work easier than ever. Remote work vs. in-office work For various reasons, some employers discourage or don’t allow remote work. Manufacturers may feel it’s…
How many software programs do you use to run your business? Do you even know? With the rise of online hosted software applications, you might have quite a few. You login and logout of different applications all day long without even considering there may be an easier way to work. Clients often tell us “everything…