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Desktop Security – Three Ways To Turn Aside Hackers

There are many areas where our three suggestions can make a quick improvement.  Desktop security is one such topic.  The subject of security comes up every day in the news and our work.  It is all around us.  However, we can use tools wisely or not.  Here are three you should use properly. Strong Passwords The list of typical passwords is laughable.  Of course, it also should bring tears.  A password of “123456” or “password” is not going to stop anyone that has a little desire to get to your system.  While a stronger password is the first step, that is not enough.  You should also avoid reusing passwords and change them regularly.  The less time a hacker has to... Read more

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Three IDE Options For Improved Productivity

Our tour of three things you can do to make your life easier will look at IDE options in this episode.  We all have our favorite IDE within the first year or two of professional development.  That usually falls into either the Eclipse or Visual Studio camp.  However, there are a lot of other options available.  While your primary tool is useful, these additional tools may provide a better choice in specific instances. JetBrains IDE Options This family of tools may be your primary source for IDE options.  While they have a flavor specifically targeted at a broad range of platforms, they also have a “feel” that is maintained across each of them.  This suggestion may be the most expensive... Read more

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Three Tips For Writing Better Code

In this episode, we look at a favorite topic.  Here are three ways to write better code.  We create a lot of source code during our career.  Thus, this is an area where the ROI can be huge when you take these steps early on.  These will not only help you write code that is easier to maintain, but it will also reduce your bugs and improve stability. Use Static Analysis Tools For Better Code One of the best ways to improve your code quality is to find another set of eyes to provide a sanity check.  This step can avoid blatant bugs, reduce code duplication, and ensure you conform to standards.  The best set of eyes is an automated... Read more

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Three Ways To Improve Your Ability To Pass Certifications

Our season of threes continues with a look at three ways to make it more likely for you to pass certifications.  These tests vary a lot in style and content detail.  However, there are three steps I have found that make your success far more likely.  These are not as quick and easy to do as some other items in our series.  On the other hand, certifications are not simple nor easy in themselves. Use Study Guides To Pass Certifications This item may seem like a self-evident step to take.  It is.  However, there are a few things these guides give you that are invaluable in taking the tests.  Technical certifications, in particular, are often broad in their topic.  Think... Read more

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Season Kick-Off, Three Things You Should Know To Get Better

We jump into a new season and a new topic.  This season will bounce around a bit as we tackle three things to know about a subject in each episode.  Our focus will be more technical than entrepreneurial as we look at how to get better.  However, we will cover a broad range of topics as we walk through this season. Get Better Actions Each episode will provide a list of three ways to get better related to the given topic.  This approach may feel like a clickbait season.  Nevertheless, each of these items is intended as a way to take action.  The goal is to provide quick and straightforward steps you can take to improve today or this week. ... Read more

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Vending Machines For Passive Income

One of the oldest methods of passive income is the use of vending machines.  They even found some example in the ancient Egypt pyramids (no, they did not).  These are perfect passive income devices. They are roughly a salesperson sitting at a specific location and working twenty-fours per day.  Better yet, advances have made these an even better option for those of us interested in generating passive income. Vending Machines Are Smarter Than Ever The whole concept of the Internet of Things is made to order for this area.  Think about it.  You can ping your machines via the Internet for all sorts of information including current inventory levels, whether a feed is jammed, and even the cash on hand. ... Read more