Author: Michael Jennings

“You need a degree in a computer-related field to get a job in IT these days. We don’t care about certifications.” “I won’t even look at a candidate who isn’t certified. Even if they have an IT degree.” If you’ve considered a career in IT, you’ve probably read articles that contain some variation of these statements – or even both of them. And if you are on the fence about whether to earn a degree in computer science or an IT related field or pursue your certifications first, you’re probably confused at the very least, and at the worst frustrated.…

Your business needs a website as much as it needs an office space ― and perhaps even more than that. Your website is quite possibly everything to your target audience: It is the primary brand asset, it is the marketing material, it is the information center, and it is the place to make purchases. Your website is the digital home of your business, so you should devote ample time and resources to getting it right. Unfortunately, there are thousands of ways you can get your website incorrect. Even as resources for building websites explode exponentially, site development and design services…

Shopping cart abandonment can be a frustrating issue for online retailers. And, it’s a big problem. According to statistics, trillions of pounds are left on websites all around the world. Clearly, if your business can manage to tackle these abandonment issues head on, it should lead to a healthier amount of sales. The big question is, what can you do about it? We’re going to take a look at a few simple ideas that might just help. Read on to find out more and start getting more from your online checkout process. Via: Flickr Get to know conversion rate optimisation…

In this day and age, anyone can tell you anything and provide almost any necessary documentation to back it up. Sometimes it’s difficult to know what’s real and what is not. With reports of identity theft and misrepresentation so widespread, it makes it hard to know just who you are hiring to be your trusted employee. Because of this and in addition to professional and character references, most companies are now doing background checks on all potential employees. Background checks are a thorough way to verify information and weed out potential misrepresentation. Since your employees come in contact with protected…

Summer is fast approaching, and that means having to deal with that summer heat! With that in mind, households find ways on how to beat the heat. Trips to the beach and cold malls would do, but sometimes staying at home for vacation is something everyone loves to do. But how can you stand the unbearable heat at home? You can do so with the right air conditioning unit! Having a good air conditioning unit will help prevent those days of dying from the intense heat or from staying irritable and sweaty while you try to relax in the comforts…

Business pitches can be scary as you need them to go well. Failure can lead to your dreams being crushed and a lot of money going down the drain. But, with technology, you can improve your next business pitch. Here are some ideas to help you do just that: (Image via Google: https://goo.gl/ooLIJu) Tablets Tablets are a great way to make your business pitch stand out. These days, you can buy a handful of cheap tablets that will service your needs. The aim is to hand out tablets at your pitch. On these tablets, you can have information about your…

Putting someone on Cloud Nine is a phrase that means a situation in which someone is in a state of extreme happiness and that is what Cloud servers will do for business people. They will thrill one with their benefits and also give the users value for the money they have invested in them. Here is a rundown of the benefits that these special servers can provide you. Collaborating real-time You can easily collaborate with another server or workstation through a Cloud server. What more could you ask for than being able to work with someone else from another department…

So, you have grown tired of solitaire, and want to move onto a more challenging game like spider solitaire or maybe you want to play Klondike Solitaire? Well, the first thing that you need to know is that not every game of spider solitaire is winnable. Nevertheless, if you stick to a few simple rules, tips, and suggestions, you can greatly improve your chances. While the game is more difficult and requires more planning, it can bring more challenges and test certain parts of the brain that would not be tested in a regular game of solitaire. For instance, some…

You rely as much on your cell phone as your computer. It’s no longer just a device you use to place a call. Now you can use them to access e-mail, take and store photos, play games, music, get directions, surf the web and load documents. At the end of the day, you can download the information to your computer for safekeeping. Since you have all your work and play on the same devices, regular maintenance as well as a weekly backup is important. While computers have come a long way since their introduction in the early 1980’s, they are…

With the rise of cloud computing and the internet of things, cyber security should become all the more important, especially for organizations that handle sensitive corporate data and those that need to protect their customers’ financial and personal information from internal and external threats. However, it is no secret that cyber criminals are only becoming more dangerous by the day because of their increasing technical sophistication. Gone are the days of the lonely, home bound hacker trying to cause trouble for trouble’s sake. These days, many of them are members of organized crime syndicates and rogue nation states, waiting only…