Articles

A Guide to Greater Success in School: Ownership and Owning Your Own Life

What does it mean to have ownership of an experience, or of your life in general? In order for you to take ownership of your job as a student, you must first understand what the characteristics of ownership are.

By Megan Stone - Mar 12, 2014

Building Your I.T. Career: Do Not Let Your Title Define You

Many technologists allow themselves to be defined by their job title or the technology they use. This can lead to missed opportunities, failure to adopt new technologies, and career stagnation. This article provides advice on how to avoid this situation and steps to become a well-rounded IT professional.

By Matthew Moran - Mar 12, 2014

Whisper Campaigns and Anonymous Attackers: Identifying and Handling Social Media PR Threats

Astroturfing (creating fake or dubiously-supported "grassroots" campaigns) or even direct public attacks can take a toll on you or your organization. This chapter describes some of the threats you may come up against and provides some steps to take to settle the situations without causing more harm.

By Gini Dietrich - Mar 12, 2014

Building Breakernoid in MonoGame, Part 4

In the final article on how to create a clone of classic brick-breaking games using C# and MonoGame, Sanjay Madhav shows you how to add levels that load from XML, scoring, lives, and improved ball bouncing.

By Sanjay Madhav - Mar 11, 2014

Why You Shouldn't Try an Out of Office Experience: Reasons Not to Telecommute or Work from Home

There are many reasons why working away from the main office can be a boon to productivity and happiness. It doesn't work for everyone, however. This chapter looks at some reasons why you might not want the Out of Office experience.

By Simon Salt - Mar 11, 2014