I Need Coffee - Episode 168 - BC Weekly Update!

I Need Coffee: Episode 168 - May 30 2025 

1. Home Repairs and Tech Issues
   • Fixed kitchen sink and dishwasher issues, with the plumber resolving the sink and self-repairing the dishwasher by addressing back pressure in the drain line.
   • Car stereo (Apple CarPlay with Alpine head unit) experienced intermittent issues, likely due to non-Apple cables; considering switching to an Apple USB cable.
2. Gaming and Weekend Activities
   • Played Warzone with a friend, achieving a victory in the beginner-level Boot Camp mode, marking a personal milestone despite limited gaming skills.
3. Business Central (BC) Updates
   • New BC Admin Center features allow creating sandboxes with prior versions (25.0 to 26.1), aiding partner support for customers on older versions.
   • Investigating a purchase invoice API issue after a customer’s upgrade to BC 26.0; unable to reproduce the error in testing.
   • Exploring automation to defer BC environment upgrades via Power Automate and BC Admin API.
4. Expensive Cell Phone Bill
   • Received an $817 cell phone bill due to a $275 insurance deductible for a lost iPhone and international roaming charges for family in El Salvador.
5. Cybersecurity and Technology
   • Discussed Sonic Wall Cloud Secure Edge, a VPN replacement service using SAML and Microsoft Entra ID for secure cloud-based connectivity.
   • Warned about AI package hallucination risks, where LLMs suggest non-existent packages, potentially leading to malicious code inclusion (21% hallucination rate in open-source models).
   • Recommended eliminating traditional VPNs due to constant attacks and zero-day vulnerabilities; suggested Tailscale or Sonic Wall’s Cloud Secure Edge as alternatives.
6. Team and Office Updates
   • Congratulated Ronald for completing Continia Expense Management certification, preparing for upcoming projects.
   • Berlin, El Salvador office preparations for June visit include three air conditioners, new office chairs, and furnishings to enhance comfort and protect equipment.
   • Sponsoring FC El Coyolar soccer team with custom jerseys and planning a Christmas festival for kids in the area.
7. Upcoming Events and Training
   • Dynamics Mind Conference in Slovenia, BC Tech Days in Antwerp (June 12-13), and Summit NA in Orlando (October, though session submissions were rejected).
   • Anti-Syphon Summer Camp (July 21-23, Laurel, Maryland) for cybersecurity training, with in-person attendance planned with daughter.
   • Highlighted BC Performance Profiler for troubleshooting performance issues and scheduling automated profiling.
8. Coffee and Cultural Notes
   • Discussed "Coffee Land" audiobook about El Salvador’s coffee industry history and its economic impact.
   • Announced Fina La Cruz, a new coffee brand in Berlin, El Salvador, with plans to purchase some during the next visit.
9. Berlin English Academy
   • Daughter will volunteer to help build the academy, focusing on advanced English and call center training for scholarship graduates.