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2016 Job Market for Computer Science Students

Do you remember that happy go lucky time at the end of high school when you would casually stroll to the career counselor’s office and ask about college majors to apply for? If you do, you’ll know that for every student fresh out of high school, picking a college major is without a doubt, one of the most challenging and important decisions they will ever make.

How Apple’s Product Strategy Has Shifted Since Steve Jobs

Nothing stays the same. It doesn’t matter if you’re talking about a business that has had no discernible change over years, or if you’re talking about a business that has seen a lot of transition. Nothing stays the same. Markets change, people mature, new technologies allow for improvements and innovations. That is true of every

The True Impact of Ransomware

Business and personal computers are always at risk for a number of viruses, worms and general malware infections. But ransomware can be a large problem. Ransomware’s name is true to its purpose. It is a specific type of malware that essentially kidnaps a computer’s browser, locking it until a “ransom” is paid to the data thieves. Files

Going Green with Your Gadgets

People have become more health conscious over the last few decades. Many of them have expanded that concern to the environment. It’s easy to find friends, neighbors and businesses taking advantage of opportunities to go green. This includes replacing their everyday gadgets with ones that are more eco- and environmentally-friendly. Despite popular opinion, it’s easy to have

Top All-in-One Alternatives to iMac

Lots of people looking for all-in-one desktops computers, look at the iMac. However, many people consider the iMac the opposite of what they want. They feel that there is too much proprietary control with Apple, or they have philosophical concerns about the company. Some people, of course, just prefer Windows based systems. In search for

Today’s Top 10 Business Apps for iPad

The iPad has had some great apps come through in 2016 alone, ranging from free games to work applications. Businesses, employees and freelance workers can benefit from these programs (which vary in price), but it is hard to choose just one, says TechRadar.com. Here are a few of the top business apps available for the iPad

Top Desktops for Small Businesses

No matter the size of the company, computers are a staple for all business operations. While the computer industry has seen a surge in laptop sales over recent years, desktop models continue to be quite popular, especially for home use, small and medium sized businesses. Before the Purchase Before searching for the right products for

Planning for a Trade Show? Don’t Make These Mistakes.

Trade shows can be great opportunities to increase contacts and sales. The goal of these events is to create leads and customers, and people who view these trips as chores would be better served staying home. Let those with enthusiasm really represent your company in a positive light! When going to work at trade shows,

Millennials and the Demand for a Smart Office

By 2020, Millennials will comprise 40% of the workforce in the United States, and 50% of the workforce worldwide. Besides making other workers feel old, what do these statistics mean for working in the United States? Offices will be changing in location, in amenities, and in ways that often only the Millennials themselves can envision.

How Will AI Create Greater Computational Sustainability?

Artificial Intelligence (or AI, another term for computer technology) is only as good as the people who create it. But Artificial Intelligence and long term computational sustainability can and do bring positive changes to everyday life, and, perhaps just as importantly, the physical environments we live in. Definition: Computational Sustainability Artificial Intelligence begins with humans