Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Windows 8: It's a Disaster
When Microsoft released Windows 8 in 2012, it hoped that the operating system would quickly eclipse its predecessors. In light of that, it wouldn’t be untoward to describe Windows 8’s marketplace… -
Why Your Mobile App Isn't Making Any Money
There’s a dream in the tech world—and not an uncommon one—that building a mobile app will translate into immense riches. That dream has led developers around the world to pour countless hours int… -
How Much Would It Cost to Start My Own Gaming Studio?
Many a game developer has contemplated opening his or her own studio. But how much would such a project actually cost? In a new op-ed on Polygon, Nine Dots Studio founder Guillaume Boucher-Vidal… -
Want Laptop Privacy? Wear This ‘Compubody Sock’
Ever sat on a crowded airplane or bus with your laptop open, craving a little privacy as you typed an email or watched a terrible movie? One valiant innovator has a solution for exactly that dile… -
How HBO's 'Silicon Valley' Inspired a Real-Life Formula
In the HBO show Silicon Valley, a group of intrepid programmers build a startup around an ultra-speedy compression algorithm, and quickly find themselves challenged by a Google-like tech titan th… -
For Software Developers, Key to Retention Isn’t Just Money
What leads an employee to stay with a company, especially when the labor market is good? For many companies seeking to retain their best and brightest, the answer often comes down to tangible per… -
Why Aren't Graduates Using Their STEM Degrees?
Lots of people earn college degrees in STEM disciplines. But how many of them actually use those degrees for STEM-related work? According to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the answer is… -
Python, Swift, JavaScript, Java: Best Ways to Learn Them
Learning a new programming language—or merely staying adept in ones you know already—is a necessary challenge for programmers and developers who want to stay relevant. Fortunately, every popular… -
IT Security Pros: Are You Worth a Million Dollars a Month?
Keith Alexander, former director of the National Security Agency (NSA), has decided to make money in retirement—a whole lot of money. According to reports, he wants corporations to pay him up to… -
Download Apollo 11's Source Code
This weekend’s 45th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing reminded everyone of what one nation can accomplish if it has enough money, engineering ingenuity and people willing to strap themsel…