Overnight Genius — just the name attracts me right off the bat. Makes me think though, Rome wasn’t built in a day, so how could someone become a genius in as fast as one day? When I read the whole article, that’s when I found out that it’s actually a product intended for people who want to master common computer programs. Since my little sister and brother are all in their schooling stages, I decided to purchase the product out of curiosity. Upon its arrival, I hurriedly turned on my computer, popped in the Overnight Genius program, and started browsing all the features that it offers. I must say that it’s really intended for beginners - however there are a lot of tips and techniques which even a computer pro like me was able to use.

The Overnight Genius Program Details

Let me not get too deep into all the extraneous and boring details of Overnight Genius – instead let’s hit and emphasize the key points of this learning software. Among common computer programs, the one that is most likely to complicate the casual user is Microsoft Excel, which is an effective tool that you use in order to evaluate, compare, and summarize key information and data that will help the user to manage office, school, and even personal files correctly. Most professional users of Microsoft Excel are those that are in in a career field that utilizes mathematics as a basis of their job, such as those that work as auditors or accountants. This is a given since the program is essential in the analysis of professional-looking reports and charts. Simply put in a nut, Microsoft Excel will allow the user to make spreadsheets, develop spreadsheet analysis, control information much more efficiently, and make graphs and charts without any hassle.

Now, just like anyone who finds Microsoft Excel a bit rough to understand, I found the Overnight Genius to be a big help. I used their product learn more about Excel and the title really speaks for itself, I became a genius overnight. The lesson plan in the program was very clearly laid out and followed in a fun and easy way that helped me to never find it hard to grasp the idea they were trying to say. In the Overnight Genius package, you’ll find Multimedia Training CD-ROMs that are programmed with live instructor-led classroom sessions – this really helps you to get into the learning atmosphere and gives you the opportunity to do hands-on lab simulations. Lessons are available for Microsoft Office products including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Frontpage, eBay selling and antivirus protection.

How Computer Based Training Can Help You Learn Microsoft Office

Certainly, I gained a lot of insights from this product without spending a lot of my time. Computer-Based Training is a cost-efficient and time-efficient way to help teach you fast while still remaining in a price range which is a whole lot less compared to what a usual class in your local university or city college would cost you. What’s even more amazing and helpful is the fact that you can always go back to the lesson by simply playing the CD again in order for you to fully master the methods, something that is not possible in classroom classes.

Although you can only play the CD at your computer and not in an audio cd player, this won’t rob you of the easy learning potential - the full motion video, serious assessment and challenging labs will make each session fun and memorable! The price of the Overnight Genius product is surely worth the money so in that regard there is nothing to complain about. This is indeed a good product for those who want to understand how to get to the functional of these commonly-used programs fast. My little sister just asked me if we can get all the sets of Overnight Genius for her birthday, I said yes right ahead because after all, kids should not be deprived of learning. But she has to clean the dishes first.

Ever wondered when Master Chief will finish that seemingly eternal fight against the Covenant? Well, the time has come with the launch of Halo 3 for the Microsoft Xbox 360. Will the fight that the evil aliens started end with this finale of the popular first-person shooting (FPS) game? This will be revealed once you get to play the last sequel of the game. Of course, you’ll have to beat the game first!

The Progression of Halo 3

Halo 3 is definitely better than the first two installments of the game. However, if you haven’t had the chance to play the first two games (Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2), then you might be confused with the storyline presented in Halo 3, as there are no recaps whatsoever to give a new player the rundown of what’s going on and who the key players in the game are. As with the other two installments of the game, humans lead by Master Chief are out to save the world from destructive aliens which are named the Covenant. Indeed, this is achieved not with a feel-good ending that is common and usually expected in most game endings. Instead, Halo 3 sets itself apart by giving an ending that is based on sophistication, and if you don’t understand what the ending is all about then you haven’t played the other two Halo video games long enough. Here’s a hint: watch what happens after the Halo 3 credits are done rolling.

The quality of action that happens in Halo 3 is far better than its two previous predecessors. Gameplay is improved with superb graphics, excellent ambient and action sounds, newer weapons, enemies and better artificial intelligence. Yet even with the seemingly better environment that Halo 3 is offering its avid gamers; the third and final installment just does not give the overall awesomeness that the first installment gave, which is very understandable as Halo 1 was a landmark videogame.

What is for sure though, is that Halo 3 is going to hold onto its place in the video game market because of the online gaming it offers its players. Although it can use some improvements for a better game play, it is undeniably much better than Halo 1 and Halo 2 in this regard. There are so many features that Halo 3 has that the other two do not have. It’s really up to you to figure it out for yourself - this way when you play the game you’ll get that incredible, “Oh wow, I didn’t think that could be done in video games” moment.

How Halo 3 Compares to Halo 1 and Halo 2

Halo 3 will mark its place in the Halo trilogy history and deservedly so. However, it would not be here today if the other two Halo installments did not pave the way for it. Props have to be given to the Halo predecessors but Halo 3 is a superior product that will definitely keep all gamers in their seats obsessing until the end. What’s even better is that even after finishing the game, you know that the legacy of Halo as a game will continue to live on and continue to amaze future generations of video game players. Players are even going crazy about the Halo books (The Flood, First Strike, & The Fall of Reach), Halo 3 soundtrack, Halo 3 Official Strategy Guide, and the Halo 3 Xbox 360 special edition system!

We can all assume that another version of the Halo trilogy will come out in the near future - with the Master Chief having better weapons and the Alien enemies becoming even more sophisticated. Of course, only the people at Bungie Studios (the masterminds behind Halo) will know for sure about any future development. Halo fans will definitely be looking forward to it, no matter how long the development of the new Halo version takes.