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[Featured Image] A smiling woman IT support specialist talks on a headset to a customer as she looks at a desktop in front of her.

IT Support Specialist: Responsibilities, Skills, and How to Get Started

Working as an IT support specialist can be a satisfying career or an opportunity to build the necessary skills to advance in tech. Learn about the key tasks this role handles, the skills you'll need to succeed, and how to get started.

September 30, 2024

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[Featured Image] A computer science learner researches exFAT vs. NTFS to select the best option for their class project.

The Differences Between exFAT vs. NTFS

If you’re looking to create a file system, you’ll likely need to evaluate exFAT versus NTFS. Discover the distinctions between these two systems and how to decide between them to choose the option that best meets your particular needs.

September 30, 2024

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[Featured Image] In an empty office, a programmer in a gray jacket sits at a desktop computer with two screens and works on code using Objective-C.

What Is the Objective-C Language?

If you’re interested in app design and development, one of the key languages you might choose to work in is Objective-C. Learn more about Objective-C, its benefits as a programming language, and some jobs requiring this expertise.

September 30, 2024

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[Featured Image] An aspiring computer programmer studies TypeScript vs. JavaScript and the applications of each on a computer in a sunny room with other learners.

TypeScript vs. JavaScript: A Guide

JavaScript and TypeScript rank in the top 20 popular programming languages. Discover some of the uses, advantages, disadvantages, commonalities, and differences of each to decide which language is right for you.

September 30, 2024

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[Featured Image] A smiling businesswoman works at her Kanban board, which she uses in conjunction with some of the best project management software.

Best Project Management Software for 2026

Project management software is key for helping your IT project management team work seamlessly and efficiently. Learn more about the best project management software for 2026 and how to choose the right PM software for your business.

September 30, 2024

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[Featured Image] Two software developers discuss unit testing in front of a computer screen in an office setting with other colleagues in the background.

Unit Testing: What It Is and How It’s Done

Discover the ins and outs of unit testing, a part of a broader, more extensive software testing regimen that supports software efficacy and reliability.

September 30, 2024

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