It’s no secret that the field of IT field is booming. Whether it’s for business or pleasure, more and more of our daily activities are moving online, increasing the need for skilled IT professionals to help build, improve and protect the systems and networks we all use. However, IT professionals aren’t the only group who […]
Microsoft Excel has been the go-to spreadsheet program for decades. Almost every business professional has used Excel at some point to organize data, compute totals, and create graphs. Excel Analytics provides capabilities that allow users to go way beyond typical Excel functionality. A great way to learn how to leverage the extensive power of Excel […]
Getting a job in the IT field, whether that means leveling-up on your current career or shifting directions entirely, is a worthwhile goal for a variety of reasons. The work is rewarding, the opportunities are great, and the challenge is enough to keep the brightest minds engaged. There’s one more well-known benefit to a career […]
If you’re here at the beginning of your IT career odds are you’re already asking yourself, “What certification should I get?” With so many vendors and certifying bodies all vying for your time and money, it is important to understand what you should, and should not prioritize. A word on who this article is NOT […]
If you enjoy your current career in IT, congratulations! But if you’re one of the millions that find their job unsatisfying, you may need to look into new industries. Luckily, this market is ever changing and expanding, and there are countless opportunities if you know where to look. Here are five careers in IT you […]
Studies estimate that women hold nearly 60 percent of the world’s occupations. But when it comes to the field of computing and information technology, women are woefully underrepresented, constituting just a quarter of all employees. Women in leadership positions in such disciplines are even less common. So, to inspire young women considering a career in […]
Cyber security professionals help prevent losses from cybercrime by preventing, detecting and responding to attacks. The Department of Homeland Security estimates that cybercrime has a cost of nearly $400 billion annually worldwide based on time spent and money lost. As more of our daily activities come to depend on data stored on internet-connected systems, the […]
The term “hacker” isn’t exactly a positive one. For most, it probably conjures up images of shrouded silhouettes working furiously at a keyboard for some nefarious purpose. While that stereotype may hold some truth, the reality is, being a hacker doesn’t necessarily mean you are a “bad guy.” In fact, there’s something called “ethical hacking,” […]
Word processors have been around as long as computers had keyboards, but there’s still something new anyone can learn about Microsoft Word. The latest version has a slew of new features, but at least one of these five Microsoft Word tricks will be new to anyone you talk to – even that young intern who […]
Windows 10 Enterprise includes a number of features, including application vetting and biometric authentication that have the potential to make Windows 10 the most secure desktop OS for enterprise users. IT professionals should be aware of these important Windows 10 security features. 1. Device Guard Device Guard is Microsoft’s latest evolution of application vetting to […]