String functions and how to use them
With string functions, you can create expressions in Access that manipulate text in a variety of ways. For example, you might want to display only part of a serial number on a form. Or, you might need to join (concatenate) several strings together, such as a last name and a first name. If you’re not savvy with expressions yet, see Build an expression.

If you have been using an old database for quite sometime the new update broke the reference to the MSCAL.OCX.  So if you have been using an old database you probably already have the MSCAL.OCX file already installed on your PC and you can skip the installation of the OCX step below.

If not you need to download the MSCAL.OCX

On 64bit you need to add the file to C:\Windows\SysWoW64\

On 32bit you need to add the file to C:\Windows\System32\

Next In Office 365 you need to access the Visual Basic Editor you can do this by :

1. Open the database.
2. Press ALT+F11 to start Visual Basic Editor.
3. On the Tools menu, click References

Once you have the References opened click on Browse and locate your MSCAL.OCX.

Restart the Access 365 and your errors should be resolved.

One of the things I was looking for was being able to add torrents remotely from the Chromebook over to my PC/qBittorrent.

At first I tried using a program called Remote Torrent Adder via the Chrome web store however I could never get it to work with qBittorrent and the Chromebook.  I went a different route since the Chromebook is mostly app driven.  I figured if I added Torrent manager on the Chromebook it should communicate with the server.

I installed the app from the Google Playstore “Transdrone“.  This works every time and flawlessly.

Once you have the Transdrone program installed on your Chromebook.  You need to open it up to configure it to your qBittorrent server on your remote PC/Server.  If you aren’t using qBittorrent I’m sure it will work the same way.

Head over to your favorite torrent sites and once you click on the “Magnet”.  It will ask you which program you would like to use choose “Transdrone”.  You can also make it remember your selection so every time you click on the magnet it will automatically be added to transdrone.

Changing out the RAM was such a breeze.

First step would be unscrewing the single screw from the bottom of the G7 laptop.

Next get something flat where you could pop up the clips from around the laptop.

Once you have the bottom enclosure of the laptop removed you will see the RAM like shown in the image below.  You need to push on the side of the clip holding the ram into place and the RAM will pop out.  Take note on how it’s inserted because you need to insert the new RAM the way.

Once the RAM has been installed, place the bottom casing back on the laptop be sure to snap in all the clips and tighten the center screw.

Next power on the laptop, you will see a message telling you the amount of system ram has been installed.

You can download the latest updates for your Dell G7 by clicking here.

Next begin to take the bottom casing off of your Dell G7, start with the single screw (remember the screw doesn’t come all the way out).

Whenever I’m upgrading my laptops or dresktops I’m always making sure I’m putting in the latest tech.  So for this build I put a Crucial MX500 2TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD – CT2000MX500SSD1(Z)

Next get something flat that you can pop up the clips around the housing of the laptop.

Now that the case is open, you want to take out the actual HDD enclosure.

Next insert your hard drive into the enclosure.

Now place the back cover back on be sure to snap all the clips into place and tighten up the screw.  Once that’s done boot up your computer.  What’s weird for me is that I needed to go into the BIOs Settings and change the boot sequence.

I had to switch the boot sequence from Windows Boot Manager to UEFI:  SK hynix SC311 SATA 256GB Partition 1 to the top and Boot Manager to the bottom.

That’s it you should have successfully installed a new hard drive into your Dell G7 Laptop.

Purchase: Dell 2019 Premium Flagship G7 15 7588 15.6 Inch FHD IPS Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i7-8750H, 6GB Nvidia GTX 1060 Max-Q, 8GB/16GB/32GB RAM, 128GB to 1TB SSD, 1TB/2TB HHD, Thunderbolt, Windows 10

Purchase:  Crucial MX500 2TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD – CT2000MX500SSD1(Z)

After some research and a few days of testing I started going through what app’s are installed by default on the Dell G7.  Turns out I had two applications called “SmartByte” installed.  Once I uninstalled these two programs and rebooted my computer viola!  I noticed my speeds were back to normal.  

Honestly I’m not even sure why these are installed on the device at all.   

What a complete pile of trash that caused a 2 day head-ache and almost returning this laptop back to BestBuy.

Hopefully this post will help others before they return the device.

The first thing I did when I started my build was purchase my desk.  I purchased it from Ikea and wanted something to hide the cables behind it.  I needed something long because my desk consists of (2) desk’s added together.  Anyways here is everything I used for my cable management and hopefully it will help others with their computer builds.

As I come across future products and other tips for my BattleStation cable management I will be sure to update the post.  (Last updated 11/1/2017)

J Channel Cable Raceway – Black – 48″

This was a 2 pack it worked perfect because I have 2 of the same desks put together.  This came with 3M tape that was very strong it was a little longer then I needed so i took out my dremel cutter and easily cut the excess away.  If you had to or wanted to you could easily drill in the bottom of this to make sections for shorter runs.

Price:  $28.00  Order on [Amazon]

Mount-It! Dual LCD Monitor Desk Mount

When I was using dual monitors this was a must.  Recently I updated to a 34 ultra wide screen because I really didn’t need a dual monitor setup anymore.  I constantly see people running dual monitors on the stand if you want to maximize desk space and have a clean sleek build.  This will support (2) monitors up to 27″ each.

Price:  $36.99 Order on [Amazon]

Kootek 118 Inch Cable Management

Another must have product for managing your cables.

Price:  $10.99 Order on [Amazon]

Cable Clips,YOCOU 12 pcs 3-Channel

These guys saved my life a number of times.

Price:  $8.79 Order on [Amazon]

Reusable Cable Ties, Trilancer

I use these all the times rather than zip ties.

Price:  $8.99 Order on [Amazon]

Cable Management Sleeve

Another great product instead of always using zipties to minimize my exposed cables.  I came across this cable management sleeve.  It’s still sometimes  a pain because I’m always adding and removing new gadgets so I have to keep unzipping to remove/add something.  Still beats cutting zip-ties and the look is excellent!

Price:  $14.99 Order on [Amazon]

IKEA – SIGNUM Cable management

This product also helped me out, it hung down a little more then i liked it to but overall it did the trick.  I was able to mount (2) power strips on the inside then wrap all the excess cables under my desk that I did not want to be seen.  I even mounted an external hard drive, and USB 3.0 hub all inside this.

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