IT Career

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    The Most Controversial iPhone Apps

    Steve Jobs’s micromanagement has been something of a mixed blessing for Apple. It’s assured a high standard across Apple’s family of products, but it has also given the majority of the company’s devices a walled garden approach to content, helping to assure that you only see what Apple wants you […]

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    Wireless Networks Coming to U.S. Subway Systems Slowly

    Years after Wi-Fi connections have become ubiquitous on university campuses, in coffee shops, and in public buildings, the ability to connect to the Internet during a morning commute is still an exercise in frustration for many Americans. Yesterday the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York City said it was […]

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    Nintendo’s DS Line: A Look Back

    Before Nintendo slaps a ‘3’ onto its DS brand, and steps into the third-dimension of mobile gaming, we take a look back. The Nintendo 3DS is just the latest in a long history of portable game consoles, the DS has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1980. […]

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    10 reasons for quitting IT

    There are a lot of upsides to working in IT — but depending on your situation, you might find yourself considering other career options. Jack Wallen describes a few factors that could be the last straw for some IT pros. Raise your hand if you’ve nearly quit your job on […]

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    10 alternative careers for burned-out IT workers

    I recently wrote an article that caused a bit of a stir. That article, 10 reasons for quitting IT, brought to my inbox an onslaught of email agreeing with my reasons and/or asking for advice on where to turn. After giving it some thought, I decided I would take a […]