Computer Science
6 Software Development Concepts You Can Learn Through Online Courses
When it comes to understanding the process of software development, there’s a lot to learn. These Coursera offerings can help you up your...
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...
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...
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...
6 Big Advances You Can Attribute to Artificial Neural Networks
Artificial neural networks are paving the way for scientific, social and economic breakthroughs. Here's a closer look at some of the...
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...
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...
Why Not Ternary Computers?
Computers all use binary, right? Well, not quite. Ternary (or 'trinary') computers use three bits instead of two, increasing computing...
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.
Professional Organizations for IT Engineers
Joining professional organizations can help broaden your horizons, as well as your technical knowledge and social circle. Here we examine...
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...
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...
7 Computing Manifestos That Changed the World
The technology we take for granted today was once considered revolutionary. Here we examine some of the documents that helped shape the...
