Much has been said about how Microsoft Access can be used to benefit your business. However, this database software can also be used to process personal data. Let us consider some of the applications of Microsoft Access to your life outside of work.
Personal Address Book
Using Microsoft Access, it is possible to create a database containing useful information relating to your family, friends and acquaintances. Each contact is assigned an individual record listing their personal details: name, address, telephone number and email. Other details, including birthdays, anniversaries and upcoming social events, can be recorded. You could also take advantage of the ability of Access to generate reports by producing a list of all birthdays in a particular month. Alternatively, a report could be produced to show the addresses for each person in your database. This is useful, if for example, you are moving house and want to send everyone your new address.
Inventory of Personal Possessions
Many people need to make an inventory of their home contents for insurance purposes. One option is to use Microsoft Access to create a database. Each item in your home can...