Human in a world of computing, How?
NeXT co-founder Dan’l Lewin, president and CEO of the Computer History Museum, explains why people matter to IT. Martyn Williams/IDGNS If you’re interested in learning about the history of the computer industry or if you just want to figure out how to lead an enterprise technology company, then you should take a look at the Computer History Museum. I expect millions of computer users will have heard of the museum, a world-class institution in Mountain View, Calif. It’s a place…
10 ways Android and Windows 10 can work well together
You can sync reminders between an Android device and a Windows 10 PC, share files and more — if you have the right apps. Google/Microsoft/Steve Johnson If you regularly use a Windows 10 PC and an Android phone or tablet, there are several Android apps you can install that can seamlessly link the flow of information between the two. For instance, you can start a quick note on your phone, then finish it later on your Windows 10 PC, or…
Bank of England to start new cloud environment build in 2020
The UK’s central bank is tendering for a partner to “assist in design, construction and assurance of a modern, fit for purpose cloud environment,” over the next two years, starting in April BikeWorldTravel The Bank of England is tendering for a partner to “assist in design, construction and assurance of a modern, fit for purpose cloud environment,” over the next two years, in what it calls a major “step change”. The bank wants to start work in April this year.…
Your Excel formulas cheat sheet: 22 tips for calculations and common tasks
Multiple ways we can use Excel. Different things, shapes and modes we can make of Excel, the more you know, the more you can do. Many of us fell in love with Excel as we delved into its deep and sophisticated formula features. Because there are multiple ways to get results, you can decide which method works best for you. For example, there are several ways to enter formulas and calculate numbers in Excel. 5 ways to enter formulas…
AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud: What’s your choice for enterprise?
It’s the defining cloud battle of our time: AWS vs Microsoft Azure vs Google Cloud Platform. Who can win the IaaS enterprise market? Computerworld takes a look at the merits of the big three vendorsLukasz Szmigiel The adoption of cloud computing has quickly become a key driving force for businesses today, as applications are moved out of on-premise data centres in a bid to innovate, cut costs and increase agility. Infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) is a model where a third-party provider hosts…
That 22-minute Preventive Maintenance that tunes up your Android
A few minutes of maintenance each year can keep your Android phone running like a well-oiled machine. SHOW MORE Ah, the beginning of a new year: What better time to clean up, start fresh, and make sure your various work spaces are primed for productivity? Making your physical desk presentable is all on you (seriously, pal, would it kill ya to do a little dusting once in a while?), but when it comes to that virtual office in your pocket…
The best Places For IT Pros to live and work in USA
What Makes a Thriving Tech Town? We know IT pros are willing to relocate for the right job. But salary isn’t the only driving force. So what do the 20 cities on CompTIA’s Tech Town Index have in common? The PeopleIf you build it, they will come! We know IT pros are willing to relocate for the right job. But salary isn’t the only driving force. The CompTIA Tech Town Index highlights the top 20 metro areas considered to be the best…
How iPhones can help manage ‘always-on’ work-related stress
Here are eight ways iPhones can help manage workplace stress, prevent burnout and bolster productivity. Nathan Cowley / Ivanastar / Getty Images The great thing about smartphones is they help you work from anywhere; the bad thing is that this makes it quite difficult to make the separation between professional and personal life. This is a real problem that’s creating a health emergency. Here are several suggestions about how your iPhone can help relieve this stress. What’s the big picture?…
