I Need Coffee - Episode 168 - BC Weekly Update!

I Need Coffee: Episode 168 - May 30 2025 Home Repairs and Tech IssuesFixed 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.Gaming and Weekend ActivitiesPlayed Warzone with a friend, achieving a victory in the beginner-level Boot Camp mode, marking a personal milestone despite limited gaming skills.Business Central (BC) UpdatesNew 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.Expensive Cell Phone BillReceived an $817 cell phone bill due to a $275 insurance deductible for a lost iPhone and international roaming charges for family in El Salvador.Cybersecurity and TechnologyDiscussed 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.Team and Office UpdatesCongratulated 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.Upcoming Events and TrainingDynamics 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.Coffee and Cultural NotesDiscussed "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.Berlin English AcademyDaughter will volunteer to help build the academy, focusing on advanced English and call center training for scholarship graduates.