It is the time of year where we eat a lot of turkey and ham as well as talking about being gracious to those around us. Thus, it seems like a good time to look at ways to handle challenging coworkers. I have worked with all types over the years and hope that the lessons I learned can help you in these situations. Of course, these challenging coworkers are not all bad. Many of them make coming to work entertaining. …
It takes very little time in the software business to see that implementation is king. Software design and similar pursuits that lack a deliverable outside of documentation are pushed aside far too often. One may look at the poor success rate of software projects and draw a connection. In this post, I plan on doing exactly that. Software is Complicated The first thing we must agree on is that software has gotten complicated. There are all kinds of tools …
The news is filled with stories about hackers and data theft. Although they are not to be ignored, hackers can be avoided or thwarted with some common sense. Let’s look at a few of these common-sense steps and some additional ways you can protect your self and site. Secure Passwords This is a common warning. Nevertheless, the vast majority of passwords are anything but secure. Studies have found that there are a large number of “default” passwords used. These include …
