Get Into IT Without a Degree: It’s a Lot Easier Than You Might Think

If IT is on your radar but you’re not sure how to get started, you’ll be happy to know that you may not need another degree – or a college degree at all! First, let’s bust some myths about getting into IT. MYTHS: You need a four-year degree in computer science to get into IT. You need a technical degree to get an entry-level tech support job. The things you need to know to excel in a technology job are only taught in college. IT [...]

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Tech Firms Join The War

Microsoft wades in as Russian malware strikes before military; global leaders reexamine cybersecurity A few hours before Russian tanks began rolling into Ukraine, alarms went off inside Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence Center, warning of a never-before-seen piece of “wiper” malware that appeared aimed at the country’s government ministries and financial institutions. Within three hours, Microsoft threw itself into the middle of a ground war in Europe — from 5,500 miles away. The threat center, north of Seattle, had been on high [...]

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Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts You Should be Using

You’re familiar with Microsoft, you know it is constantly releasing updates to create a better overall experience — specifically Windows 10. Like the car industry, with each major update, we’re introduced to upgraded features and options that make the experience easier. Unfortunately, not all of these updates are perfect.  But one thing users can always count on are the established programs that allow us to quickly access the content we need. It turns out that the Windows key, which can be [...]

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Stop your phone in its tracks

Your phone knows where you are standing or sitting at this moment. Most people know that. How else could you use GPS? While location tracking is essential for directions, it also helps big tech sell you things. “Targeted advertising” is a massive phenomenon. Companies are eager to flood your screen with ads, which are primarily influenced by your day-today habits. Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google and many others make money off mobile ads, and they need that information to power [...]

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CED Solutions Offers Cyber Security Certifications

Become a Cyber Security Professional and Save $250 on upcoming CISSP, CEH, CHFI courses starting next week.  The savings applies to additional Cyber Security courses such as Security+, CySA+, CASP, CCNA: Security, CCNP: Security, CISM, and more. The best way to protect your Networks is to have properly training IT Security Pros on your team. Learn how to protect your LAN and WAN and important corporate information with Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH), Computer Forensics (CHFI), Security Analyst (ECSA), and Cisco [...]

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