Microsoft Access is a database program that's widely used throughout the business world. Access can be effective as an inventory control system; companies can use the features and benefits of the ...

If you own a version of Microsoft Office that includes Access (Office Professional 2010 is the most current version), but you’ve never used it, you’re overlooking a powerful tool for organizing and ...

Even your least technical Access users can improve the performance of their databases. Susan Harkins shares some basic tips those users can put to work right away. Performance matters, even in a ...

Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access both store data used to write a financial report. However, Excel has more built-in options for quickly generating a report from a small amount of financial data.

A few best practices can go a long way toward protecting your Access data from careless or overly curious users. Here are some simple ways to add a few layers of security to a database. A few best ...