Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Data Scientist Market: Too Hot for Its Own Good?
Is the market for data scientists actually deflating? That’s the depressing conclusion that TechRepublic seemed to reach, after citing data from Glassdoor that suggested data scientist salaries s… -
7 Effective Remote Work Tips and Best Practices
Remote work isn’t necessarily a cheap proposition. Sure, there’s always the couch, which reduces your overhead to whatever you pay in rent and electricity—but many tech pros dislike working from… -
Magic Leap, Microsoft Conflict on AR Headset Strategy
What’s the best way to convince developers to experiment with augmented reality (AR)? If you’re Microsoft, you offer the ”developer” version of your latest AR headset (the HoloLens 2) at the prem… -
Tech Pros Don't Want to Work Insane Hours
Few developers feel the need to work 80+ hour workweeks. That’s an important thing for recruiters and hiring managers to keep in mind, especially if they’re hiring for startups and fast-growth co… -
5 Worst Things to Do on Your Résumé
It’s difficult to write a résumé expertly tailored to the job you want. Even if you select the right accomplishments and skills to highlight, a relatively minor error can still implode your chanc… -
The State of H-1B, Two Years After Trump's Executive Order
Two years ago, President Trump signed the “Buy American and Hire American” executive order. The program was intended to “protect the economic interests of U.S. workers and prevent fraud and abuse… -
Worst Popular Passwords Include 'Eminem,' '12345'
It’s 2019, and yet millions of people around the world are still relying on unsafe (but easy to remember) passwords such as ‘123456’ and ‘password’ to protect their data, according to a new study… -
Crunch Time Drama Continues with ‘Fortnite’ Creators
It’s bad when a company launches a product that fails. But a product that succeeds beyond its creators’ wildest dreams can create problems, too. Just ask Epic Games, the creators of the blockbust… -
Do You Need a Computer Science Degree to Become a Developer?
It’s a question that pops up again and again: Do you need a formal degree in computer science (CS) to become a developer? The short answer is “no”: Although a degree in CS or a related discipline… -
Weekend Roundup: Facebook’s Big Fine, Tesla Bullish on A.I. Driving
This week in tech was all about the future, with two of the industry’s most buzzed-about firms (Facebook and Tesla) revealing things that could have a sizable impact on their fortunes. On top of…