Articles by Nate Swanner
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Proof You Shouldn't Quit Your Job in Tech to Drive for Uber, Lyft
Lyft and Uber like to position their ride-share services as job replacements or a good “side gig.” But recent data shows tech pros shouldn’t quit their day jobs to drive on demand. Last month, Ub… -
Here's What You Would Do If Your Company Was Mishandling User Data
Last week, we asked what you would do if your company was found to be misusing or mishandling user data. Now we’ve got the results, and it shows tech pros are a trustworthy bunch. The questionnai… -
Google I/O 2018 Will Keep Web, A.I. Developers Happy
For tech pros, Spring brings both sunshine and events. The Google I/O developer event is happening May 8-10, and we’re starting to get a good idea of what’s coming. Photos, Google’s catch-all pho… -
How to Stay Productive When Working Remote
Working from home sounds amazing, and it is. It can also be a fast track to the unemployment line. Here’s how to stay productive when working from home. You don’t have to look far for proof that… -
A.I. & Blockchain Still Early Tech, but Companies Want Them
A lot of chatter surrounds artificial intelligence (A.I.) and blockchain technology. But for many tech pros, none of that matters unless the jobs are there. A new study suggests they will be, and… -
Switch to 64-bit Leaves macOS Developers in Tough Spot
Apple has begun sending notices to macOS users that 32-bit apps will soon stop working on Mac hardware. It’s a move that puts developers in a tough spot, as we can’t quite figure out what Apple’s… -
Tech Pros Leaving Silicon Valley for Hubs Like Seattle, Portland: Study
If you’re not excited about the prospect (or reality) of living in San Francisco or Silicon Valley, you’re not alone. New data shows the Bay Area is experiencing an exodus. According to LinkedIn,… -
Do Tech Pros Need To Say 'No' When They See Something Wrong?
At some point in your tech career, a hard choice has to be made. Do you continue down the path your managers laid out, or go against the grain? It’s never an easy choice, but it might be better t… -
Survey: What Would You Do If Your Company Leaked User Data?
Picture this: You’re in a meeting, and your manager offers up a solution or service that just doesn’t fit with what you know to be best practices regarding data security. What do you do? Such a s… -
Apple's New Mac Pro Arrives in 2019. Is It Meant for Tech Pros?
Apple says its next ‘Pro’ device, the Mac Pro, will launch in 2019. Sometime within those 365 days, we’ll see a modular desktop computer with powerful specs – but who will it be for? Recent Mac P…