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Here's why a software engineering degree is great

Explore the pros of a software engineering degree! Learn about job satisfaction, salaries, and career opportunities in tech.

How AI coding agents work—and what to remember if you use them

At the core of every AI coding agent is a technology called a large language model (LLM), which is a type of neural network ...

Microsoft wants to replace its entire C and C++ codebase, perhaps by 2030

Microsoft has also called for greater use of Rust. In 2022, the CTO of the company’s Azure cloud called Rust to become the ...

They graduated from Stanford. Due to AI, they can’t find a job

Stanford computer science graduates are discovering their degrees no longer guarantee jobs as AI coding tools now outpace entry-level programmers. Tech companies are replacing 10 junior developers ...
MIT Technology Review

AI coding is now everywhere. But not everyone is convinced.

Depending who you ask, AI-powered coding is either giving software developers an unprecedented productivity boost or churning ...
Nature

How much protein do you really need? What the science says

Snack bars, yogurts, ice cream, even bottled water: it seems like food makers have worked out ways to slip extra protein into just about anything as they seek to capitalize on a growing consumer trend ...

12 steps you can take right now to be safer online

But the best methods for staying safe online aren't as intuitive. The internet is a massive town square where people are ...
CNET

If You're Still Using Windows 10, Don't Skip These Free Security Updates

Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance and streaming services. He is passionate about language and technology, and has been an avid writer/reader of ...
Consumer Reports

Windows 10 End of Life Is Coming. Here's What You Need to Do.

Time may be running out for your Windows 10 computer. After Oct. 14, Microsoft will stop providing free security updates for the operating system. First, you need to find out where you stand. The ...
Investopedia

Skip the Computer Science Degree—Why Some Software Engineers Aren’t in High Demand Anymore

Kristina Byas is contributor at Investopedia. As a personal finance expert, she has lent her insights and knowledge to numerous financial publications. Her articles have helped readers navigate the ...
CNET

Can't Run Windows 11? Here's What You Should Do Next

Windows 10 support ends on Oct. 14. Microsoft will start prioritizing Windows 11 and halt updates to Windows 10. While the most current version of Windows has been available for several years, plenty ...
Wired

What Does Palantir Actually Do?

Palantir is arguably one of the most notorious corporations in contemporary America. Cofounded by libertarian tech billionaire Peter Thiel, the software firm's work with Immigration and Customs ...