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Well, another very insidious phishing scam is making the rounds again.
This one won’t show up in your Facebook Newsfeed or in an email.
Instead, you’ll receive it in an SMS text message, and if you fall for the bait it could end up costing you dearly.
The scam works like this…
Stepping into a management role in the tech industry is a big milestone. Whether you’re a software developer, data analyst, or systems engineer, moving from a technical position to a leadership role requires more than just knowing your craft. It involves learning how to manage people, projects, and business goals all at once.
Tech companies are growing rapidly, and with that growth comes a greater demand for skilled managers who understand both technology and team leadership. But here’s the thing: great individual contributors don’t automatically make great managers. It’s a different skill set, and the transition can be challenging if you’re not prepared.
The good news is that management is a skill you can learn. If you’re thinking about moving into a leadership role, there are clear steps you can take to get ready. From building the right mindset to developing core leadership skills, this article walks through what you need to know before taking that next step in your tech career. [Read more…]
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Question from Andie: I have a gorgeous photo of a sunrise over Lake Michigan as my desktop background.
The problem I’m having is all the icons scattered around the screen make it hard to enjoy the photo.
Is there an easy way to hide those icons when I don’t need them and then make them reappear when I do? [Read more…]
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It’s no secret that Amazon has changed the world of commerce with their unbeatable combination of competitive prices, amazing customer service and absolutely massive selection of products.
But did you know they also have some awesome perks for business customers?
Once you’ve signed up for your free Amazon Business account you’ll receive all the great benefits available to every other Amazon customer, plus all of the following: [Read more…]
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I have always recommended downloading browser extensions and mobile apps only from the official web and app stores provided by Google, Apple and Mozilla.
While some nasties do occasionally slip through, they all do their best to ensure that the extensions and apps they allow into their repositories are safe and malware-free.
I still recommend that you limit your downloads to those official repositories, but I need to tell you about a disturbing trend that’s taking place right now. [Read more…]