Software Applications

Why APIs Have Become a Big Deal

Why APIs Have Become a Big Deal

In a world that runs increasingly on digital information, APIs have become a big deal - and not just for posting to Farmville from your iPhone. Learn more about why they're becoming increasingly valuable in the tech world.

Sociology 101 For Techies

Sociology 101 For Techies

Technologists can benefit from the study of sociology. This article explains some of sociology's most basic concepts, and how they apply.
An Introduction to Application Software

An Introduction to Application Software

Application software has become a buzzword. Find out what it really is, what it does and why it's often referred to as an "app."
Voice Recognition Technology: Helpful or Painful?

Voice Recognition Technology: Helpful or Painful?

Interacting with conversational electronics is becoming increasingly common - and necessary. But so far, the results are decidedly mixed.
INFOGRAPHIC: How to Become a Mobile App Developer

INFOGRAPHIC: How to Become a Mobile App Developer

Although there's no industry-standard certification for mobile app developers, if you think building killer apps is your career calling, there are a few things you can do to optimize your education, skills and certifications.
Company Apps: The Next Frontier of Office Software?

Company Apps: The Next Frontier of Office Software?

Custom apps for email, social media, admin and asset management are all available to the biggest of companies, meaning that the days of using clunky interfaces for email and client communication are numbered.
Augmented Reality 101

Augmented Reality 101

With the increasing use of smartphones and availability of mobile apps, it's difficult not to take notice of the increasing possibility for this cool technology.
An Introduction to QR Codes

An Introduction to QR Codes

Likely you've seen QR codes everywhere. Let's take a look at what these codes are, how they work and how they are used.
INFOGRAPHIC: Sneaky Apps That Are Stealing Your Personal Information

INFOGRAPHIC: Sneaky Apps That Are Stealing Your Personal Information

Check out these sobering statistics on the privacy problem, and some best practices on how users can protect themselves.
INFOGRAPHIC: How Mobile Apps are Invading Your Privacy

INFOGRAPHIC: How Mobile Apps are Invading Your Privacy

Mobile applications are increasingly coming under fire for putting users' privacy at risk. This infographic provides real-world examples of the problem.

Cloud Computing: What it Means to You

If cloud computing continues to improve – as it should – more people will begin to see the virtue of having their heads in "the cloud."

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