Author: slkw
Quick and Easy Computer Tricks
Most of us are on our computers for extended periods of the day. Make using the system just a bit easier with a few of these tricks. Keyboard shortcuts save so much time! Learn them, take advantage of them. Note, that Mac users use command instead of ctrl. I’ve broken them up into categories where […]
The Gender Gap in Computer Science
Males have dominated computer science for a long time now, and even with the great career opportunities, women still haven’t broken into the industry. Why? There’s nothing truly preventing women from succeeding in the industry. Yet, there still is a great disparity between the two genders. Media The portrayal of computer science in the media […]
I Got a Computer Science Degree, Now What?
Before you get to the dream job, you must find entry-level jobs to help build your repertoire of skills and experience. Here is a list of entry-level jobs in the computer science field for you to check out to help out a beginner’s job search! Front-End Engineer This job focuses on making GUIs, interfaces for […]
Cyber Security vs Software Engineering
Choosing software engineering or cyber security is a decision most computer science students run into. Both degrees will get you a good job in the industry, but each career follows its own path. So, which one is right for you? Cyber Security This degree will prepare a student to dive in to the ever-changing world […]
Technology, for the Minor Inconveniences
Technology does a lot of great things, connecting people, allowing for 24/7 access to information, sending people to the moon etc. While that’s all well and good, sometimes you need some tech to address those minor annoyances in life. Not Enough Outlets Apartment dwellers run into this problem more than others but having to run […]
Be Your Own IT Support
One of the biggest inconveniences in life is when technology doesn’t work the way it’s supposed to. So, here’s some troubleshooting advice to help you fix your computer issues yourself before going to war with customer service. (Disclaimer: I don’t mess with Macs, so these are tips for Windows systems) First thing’s first, restart your […]
Connecting the World, One Balloon at a Time
It may be hard to wrap your head around, but there are still billions of people without Internet access. When natural disasters hit, countries can lose Internet access for extended periods of time, months or even years. Google wanted to try its hand at solving this problem and expand the availability of the Internet. Their […]
Hybrid Cloud Computing
In business today, companies are expected to properly store and utilize the consumer’s information. All this information is typically stored onto servers, either private or public. A private server is one only the company uses. On the other hand, public servers are used through a third party, and the company could be sharing servers with […]
The Equifax Breach: A Case Study
The Breach The Equifax breach occurred May 2017. Throughout a 76-day period throughout May into July, many unnoticed queries were made collecting information from the Equifax database. In September, Equifax notified customers of the breach, a total of 6 weeks after the breach was originally discovered. By March 2018, 148 million were confirmed affected by […]