Dino Londis
Articles by Dino Londis
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Dark Web and the Rise of 'Ethical Hacking'
The ever-increasing number of high-profile criminal hacks is creating opportunities for ethical (i.e., “white hat”) hackers. This recent spike in the hacking and selling of corporate secrets is d… -
Prepping for a Tech Management Role
Many tech professionals don’t begin their careers with dreams of taking a management position. Many would rather spend their days elbow-deep in tech, solving problems and building new things. But… -
How to Start Learning Tech Design
While Apple co-founder Steve Jobs didn’t invent his company’s technology, his emphasis on good design ensured that his products seized a considerable share of the consumer market. Customers devel… -
Break Out of Your Work Silo
As with most full-time employees across all industries, tech pros work within a tight niche, which can make it easy to miss “the bigger picture”: the objectives of not only their departments, but… -
Are MOOCs Worth Your Learning Time?
Whatever happened to the promise of Massive Open Online Classes (also known as MOOCs)? Not so long ago, MOOCs seemed on the verge of offering education to pretty much everyone with a Web connecti… -
The Need for Ethics in Tech
Although Volkswagen blames its recent emissions scandal on a handful of “rogue engineers,” authorities are still investigating the matter, and some people feel it’s unlikely that only a couple of… -
The Pitfalls of Upgrading to Windows 10
Microsoft’s strategy to spark rapid adoption of Windows 10 is to give the new operating system away for free to owners of Windows 7, 8, and 8.1. Although users have complained—loudly—about the nu… -
Getting Ahead in Tech Without a College Degree
Technology remains one of those white-collar professions where even those tech pros without a college degree can find a high-paying job, so long as they demonstrate ambition and a willingness to… -
Why In-House Tech Pros Are Still Necessary
Remember Nick Burns, the Computer Guy on SNL? He was the computer geek who knew a lot about PCs, and embarrassed computer users on a regular basis; he made people feel bad because they didn’t und… -
Is the 'Gig Economy' Good for Tech Pros?
If you want a sign of the gig economy’s increasing importance, look no further than the 2016 presidential race. Two front-runners, Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton, recently positioned themselves on…