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.