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Mouse vs. Keyboard: Which Boosts Your Productivity, and Why Developers Need Both

When working on a computer, choosing between a mouse and keyboard can shape both productivity and user experience. Each has distinct strengths, particularly relevant when developing software or designing user interfaces. The mouse provides intuitive, point-and-click navigation, making it ideal for tasks involving graphics, layout adjustments, or web browsing. It’s especially useful in fields like design and video editing, where precise selection and visual control are key. The keyboard, on the other hand, excels in speed. Keyboard shortcuts enable quick execution of common actions—like copying, saving, or switching windows—saving time on repetitive tasks. This efficiency is essential for programmers, writers, and data analysts who often rely on fast text input and commands. For software developers, both input methods are essential to consider when designing applications. User-friendly software often provides both mouse-driven menus and keyboard shortcuts, allowing users to choose what’
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Pegasus Opera 3 SQL SE - Data Connector

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The Opera 3 SE Data Connector enables fast, secure and direct access to your data from Opera 3 SE and integrate it with business tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Excel and SharePoint enabling you to get even more insight into your business. More information can be found on the Pegasus website, or get in touch for more information. https://www.pegasus.co.uk/data-connector
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Beware Before You Click: The Dangers of '@' in URLs

In the digital age, where a click can lead you anywhere on the web, caution is paramount. Among the myriad of links that populate our screens, there's one particular symbol that should raise a red flag: the '@' sign in a URL. While the internet offers boundless opportunities for information and connection, it also harbours risks, and these seemingly innocuous characters can be a gateway to trouble. I came across this article the other day and it detailed something I wasn't aware of. https://chriscoyier.net/2023/05/22/if-youre-trying-to-trick-people-into-thinking-a-domain-name-is-legit-and-definitely-not-harmful-just-put-google-com-in-front-of-it/ So where does this link go :- https://www.bbc.co.uk.news.england.south.yorkshire@quad.co.uk/links/not-the-page-you-wanted.htm At first glance (and certainly if you only saw the first 50 characters) you'd be forgiven for thinking that you would end up on the BBC's website.  Hover over it first, then give it a click to se
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March/April Payroll Year End Guide 2024

  We have now released our End of Year Guide for this year.  We would advise you refer to it and use it when processing your payroll year end in Opera. Note that there are two guides: one for simple payrolls and one for multiple/consolidated payrolls. The guide can be found on our Payroll Year End page on our website. https://www.quad.co.uk/accounting/payroll-year-end.html If you have any questions please get in touch
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Implementing Process Control Tooling from Gesipa

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Challenge Quad was approached by an automotive company aiming to integrate GESIPA rivet nut guns into their build process. Due to being an automotive company, safeguarding their application against reject parts was crucial. They enquired about the feasibility of developing PC software to communicate with and retrieve data from the devices, enabling identification of failures and providing instructions for technicians. Despite uncertainty, GESIPA deemed the request feasible, albeit without existing examples due to the nature of this bespoke application. Requirements From GESIPA To be able to set the rivet nuts and capture the data sent from the FireFox 2 C-WT tooling to be able to identify good/bad fastener sets.  From Quad To design a visual display (on a large mounted TV screen) of the product with crosshair highlighting the holes that the operator must set the rivet nuts in, and which tool should be used. All the data must then be automatically saved and be able to be recalled from
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Maximizing Outlook Efficiency: The Power of Custom Add-Ins

Traditionally, locating folders within Outlook can be time-consuming, especially in accounts with extensive folder structures. To combat this, I wrote an add-in for Outlook which appears in the toolbar.  The add-in provides a seamless solution by incorporating simple search capabilities, enabling me to quickly pinpoint desired folders through searches. It simplifies the navigation process, reducing the hassle of scrolling through a multitude of folders. By enhancing folder accessibility, this add-in empowers me to organize emails more effectively. With quicker access to relevant folders, I can prioritize tasks, retrieve information promptly, and maintain a structured email system. This efficiency boost translates into saved time and increased productivity throughout the workday. Bespoke Outlook add-ins tailored to specific user needs can unlock a plethora of benefits beyond a simple folder search. Customized add-ins might introduce functionalities such as real-time collaboration tools,
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Some Useful Videos About Cyber Security

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 As we come to the end of cyber awareness month, we thought we'd share a couple of useful resources that you might find useful.  If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch. Multi-Factor Authentication Sometimes called MFA or 2FA (two-factor authentication) Protection From Malware and Ransomware Tech Support Scams Phishing Working Remotely - Securely We hope you found those useful.
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