Articles by Nate Swanner
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iOS 13 May Go Dark, Double-Down On iPad (Again)... But Why?
WWDC 2019 is expected to bring us iOS 13 (in addition to updates for macOS, tvOS, and WatchOS), and a new report suggests it will have a system-wide dark mode, along with even more tweaks for iPa… -
H-1B Cap Filled for 2020. Is the Lottery System Broken?
According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the cap for H-1B visas has been reached for fiscal year 2020. The H-1B visa program fills rapidly every year, leading some to think… -
Weekend Roundup: Layoffs, the ‘Hybrid Cloud,’ and Alexa Listening In
You’re busy, we’re busy, everyone is busy. You can’t catch everything that happens in tech (and let’s be honest, sometimes you just don’t care enough to click on yet another article from The Verg… -
Best-Paying Tech Jobs Include Systems Architect, Product Manager
Just like every year, tech pros want to make more money in 2019. For hiring managers and recruiters, that could set up some tense salary negotiations: How much should you offer a promising candid… -
Is Sending a Thank You Note After Your Interview Really Necessary?
The post-interview thank you note: some swear by it, while others think it’s wasted effort. A recently published article has invigorated the debate on whether it’s a good practice, and while ther… -
Ready to Quit Your Job? Consider These Factors.
The main reason tech pros quit their job is income: Our latest salary survey shows 68 percent of those ready to jump ship will do so for more money. But how can you tell when it’s actually time t… -
Why Aren’t Tech Pro Salary Levels Rising Anymore?
The 2019 Dice Salary Survey is ripe with insight about tech pros and their jobs, but underscores a troubling trend: the average tech pro salary is at a near standstill. In 2018, salary levels for… -
Survey: Will Apple’s Cross-Platform ‘Marzipan’ Project Actually Work?
Marzipan, the code name given to Apple’s cross-platform app project, was unveiled at WWDC 2018. With four unique iPad/Mac apps, Apple showed that the long-rumored project was indeed underway. But… -
Women Learning to Code Earlier in Life, Picking Up Critical Languages
According to a new study from HackerRank, women are learning to code earlier in life than previous generations. They're also focusing on languages employers want. Some 55.71 percent of women over… -
Cloud Now Houses Most ’Mission Critical’ Apps: Study
The cloud causes consternation for many tech pros, especially when it comes to running apps critical to a company’s performance. While the logical ‘safe’ bet is to house and run those apps and se…