Computer Science
The Analytical Engine: A Look Back at Babbage's Timeless Designs
We look back at the analytical engine for a better view of how humanity created our ever-evolving machines.
Why Quantum Computing May Be the Next Turn on the Big Data Highway
If we are going to be able to make sense out of all the data that we are accumulating, we'll need a faster way to process it. Quantum...
The Debate Between R and Python
R and Python are both commonly used in data science, but is one superior to the other? Here we examine the two and their traits.
Simply Secure: Changing Password Requirements Easier on Users
The latest changes in NIST password requirements are welcome changes for both users and administrators: no more special characters, and no...
The Control Panel: Why the Best Vendor Cybersecurity Dashboards Are Complex
Cybersecurity consists on an intricate web of technologies, all working side by side to protect your digital assets. Here we take a look at...
Why Not Ternary Computers?
Computers all use binary, right? Well, not quite. Ternary (or 'trinary') computers use three bits instead of two, increasing computing...
10 Essential Computer Science Courses You Can Take Online
Computer science is a broad and fundamental part of the technology industry. Online programs offer students the ability to learn from...
Open Source and the Spirit of Unrestrained Participation
Open source strives to contribute to the development community with its history of cooperation, participation, sharing and free...
What is the difference between computer science and information and communications technology (ICT)?
Whether it's a business looking to hire someone or a student trying to decide what to major in, there is a lot of confusion about the...
The Challenge of Quantum Computing
Quantum computing has the potential to be many times more powerful than the computers we use today, so what's behind this technology and...
A Tour of Deep Learning Models
Artificial neural networks are allowing computers to process graphics and text like never before. These deep learning models can create...
A Brief History of Web Development
The web has become a tool that nearly everyone uses on a daily basis. But this hasn't always been the case - the World Wide Web has gone...
Naming Conventions: What's the Big Deal?
Conventions are guidelines that are meant to be followed, but what happens when they're not? In programming, Yoda conditions alter the...
The Antikythera Mechanism: The World's Oldest Analog Computer
Most people think of computing as a relatively modern innovation, but the Antikythera Mechanism proves that assumption wrong. Created over...
Ada Lovelace, Enchantress of Numbers
Ada Lovelace was ahead of her time, with programming ideas that wouldn't come into practice until a century later. Learn more about this...
Another Look at Man-Computer Symbiosis
Computer pioneer J.C.R. Licklider envisioned a future where humans and computers would work together in harmony and have a symbiotic...
Interesting Facts About Computer Timekeeping
You probably don’t think about the clock in your computer too much, but there are a lot of interesting things that keep everything running...
Border Gateway Protocol and Routing Scalability
When routing large numbers of data packets, scalability is essential. There are many ways to achieve this, but the Border Gateway Protocol...
Technology and Our Children: Too Much and Too Little
Schools are more high tech and advanced than ever. Technology can be a great way to engage students, but the schools and students without...
