Agile, Scrum, and Kanban: What the Heck Do These Words Really Mean?
Toptal When a software developer hears news about a “new JavaScript framework” or a “new IDE,” he doesn’t need to…
Apple’s encryption stand: Doing the right thing for the wrong reason
In Apple’s encryption standoff with the U.S. government, the company portrays itself as standing up for the rights of privacy.…
Valve releases Portal-themed test to find out if your PC is VR-ready
Do you have any idea if your computer is virtual reality-ready or not? Perhaps this new tool from Valve will…
Why Microsoft's Surface Book deserves a second look
IT pros in charge of making sure employees have the tools they need don’t often see the clouds part and…
15 best Android launcher apps of 2016
Android launcher apps have long been an integral part of the Android experience. If you don’t like the way your…
When speaking, things will go wrong. be ready to roll with it
Dear Reader, This is an excerpt from a project I am working on titled “Spin a Good Yarn”. Details available…
Flaws in Wireless Mice and Keyboards Let Hackers Type on Your PC
Security researchers’ “mousejacking” attack exploits vulnerable wireless devices to type on a target PC from a hundred yards away. The…
Smartphones Are Better Now That They’re Done Imitating iPhones
At this year’s Mobile World Congress, the iPhone clones and gimmicks gave way to real solutions. The post Smartphones Are…
Justice Department Wants Apple to Extract Data From 12 Other iPhones
The U.S. Department of Justice is pursuing additional court orders that would force Apple to help federal investigators extract data…
Samsung Galaxy S7 color comparison
Over the weekend Samsung unveiled the new Samsung Galaxy S7 to the world. While last year’s Galaxy S6 was a…