Hot off my presentation at Access DevCon this spring, I received a flood of feedback from attendees — raw, honest, and in many cases genuinely thought-provoking. Rather than let it sit in a survey report, I want to share it with you and respond to it directly. One thing is clear: the topic hit [...]
Hot off my presentation at Access DevCon, I’m starting a three month cycle at AccessUserGroups.org on how to use AI to analyze, make changes to and code new features. Can AI make a difference with Access? Yes! In particular when taking over someone else’s work, which is the most difficult thing to d [...]
The business community in Akron, Ohio, recently gathered for a transformative experience at the AI Hands-On Workshop hosted by IT Impact. Led by Juan Soto and Renier Soto, the event focused on shifting the narrative from AI theory to practical implementation. For those who couldn't attend, here is a [...]
Hot on the heels of my recording at Microsoft Headquarters, where I discussed using AI with Access, I’m doing a deep dive into the topic at AccessUserGroups.org, you can learn more here: https://accessusergroups.org/calendar/sql-server-with-access-2-2-2-2026-04-21/ First Meeting: Getting your AI set [...]
I’ll be speaking at Access DevCon this year, Register here, about using AI with Access, leveraging AI to understand, analyze and modify your Access database. Screenshot [...]
A whole week on the Microsoft Campus Once a year I trav el to the mothership, (Microsoft Headquarters), where I get to mingle with other MVPs across the world and learn the latest and greatest on AI and of course, Access. On Monday I booked time at their great studios to record my session on AI with [...]
Join Us for a Hands-On AI Workshop in Akron, Ohio AI is everywhere—but for many professionals, it still feels confusing, overwhelming, or out of reach. You’ve probably heard about tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. You might even be experimenting a little. But the real question is: How do you [...]
This month we will be discussing how to leverage SQL Server stored procedures in Access: - Reports - Code - Passthrough Queries For more information on how to connect to the meeting please visit Access with SQL Server Meeting Info https://youtube.com/shorts/QPtoW050B9I?feature=share [...]
A lot of material has been created in support of using functions in Access queries. They are a key feature in making Access queries the powerhouse of data processing that Access is famous for. Just making an AI inquiry about “Using Functions in Access Queries” brings up a wealth of blog artic [...]
In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft has announced that Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) will now be known as Visual Basic for Applications with AI (VBAAI). This revolutionary change is set to take effect immediately, bringing a wave of excitement and confusion to developers worldwide. John [...]
As a computer consulting firm specializing in Microsoft Access, we understand the critical role that performance plays in your daily operations. Recently, we've encountered a significant issue affecting clients using Microsoft Access on Windows 11 version 24H. This bug has led to noticeable slowdown [...]
