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Friday, July 03, 2015

9 must-see stories for summer (and 1 for fun)

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July 03, 2015

12 fun, free summer classes for techies

MOOCs from EdX, Coursera and newcomer Kadenze tackle superheroes, science of cooking, alien worlds and more. READ MORE

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Issue highlights

1. Can't disconnect on vacation? These IT pros offer their hard-earned tips

2. Beach reads for techies 2015

3. Best Places survey stats: What workers want, what companies offer

4. Hiring recent college grads: 5 strategies that work

5. INSIDER Welcome to the workforce: Advice for new programmers

6. 60+ R resources to improve your data skills

7. INSIDER Windows 10 reality check: Separating fact from fiction

8. INSIDER The dirty secrets of project management revealed

9. 9 movies that get IT (almost) right

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Can't disconnect on vacation? These IT pros offer their hard-earned tips

More IT professionals are reducing work activity and enjoying their vacation time. But it takes planning and resolve to completely unplug. READ MORE

Beach reads for techies 2015

IT pros share their reading plans for the summer and recommend their all-time favorite books for technologists. Elon Musk or Malcolm Gladwell, anyone? READ MORE

Best Places survey stats: What workers want, what companies offer

Computerworld's annual 100 Best Places to Work in IT list showcases the top 100 U.S. workplaces for technology professionals. Here we've gathered some highlights from the report. READ MORE

Hiring recent college grads: 5 strategies that work

This year's STEM grads know what they want and are more prepared for the workforce than ever. According to a new report from Accenture, the class of 2015 is skilled, motivated and loyal — and anxious to join the ranks of IT. READ MORE

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Welcome to the workforce: Advice for new programmers

Veteran software developers share the lessons they've learned over the years about how to successfully navigate the professional coding business. READ MORE

60+ R resources to improve your data skills

From books to videos to online tutorials -- most free! -- here are plenty of ideas to burnish your R knowledge. READ MORE

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Windows 10 reality check: Separating fact from fiction

With the world officially on a collision course with Windows 10 on July 29, it's time to clear up common misconceptions about Microsoft's latest, evolving version of its flagship OS. READ MORE

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The dirty secrets of project management revealed

Thousands of project managers are in a mad rush to push IT projects live on July 1. Why are PMs more than willing to go over budget than miss a deadline? READ MORE

9 movies that get IT (almost) right

If you push a real spy for a few minutes, they'll admit their life is nothing like the movies. Car chases are rare, beautiful opponents are few, and the itinerary is anything but exotic. It's mainly sitting at a desk, clicking and typing. But as Alfred Hitchcock once said, "The cinema is not a slice of life but a piece... READ MORE

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Computerworld's 2016 Premier 100 Technology Leaders: A Call for Nominations
Computerworld is seeking to honor technology professionals who have demonstrated leadership in their organizations through the use of IT and have the strategic vision to align technology with business goals. Nominations close July 14. To make a nomination, click here.

Computerworld's 2015 mobile data service satisfaction survey is underway!
Which carrier's users are the most satisfied with their mobile data service? That's what we want to find out. For the third year, Computerworld is polling readers to find out how they feel about their mobile data provider, how much they pay, how they use their mobile data connections and more. Take the survey here.

Special Report: Computerworld's 100 Best Places to Work in IT for 2015
In this edition of Computerworld's July Digital Magazine: Our 22nd annual report on the top organizations across the country that offer technology pros challenging projects, robust salaries and flexible work/life options. To read the issue, click here.

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