Nov. 22, 2007
Should I get certified?
IT World Canada
Jason W. Eckert offers IT staffing advice by saying industry certifications often boost one’s chances of getting hired in the field.
”Certification exams are tougher today than they have ever been. As a result, most companies use IT certification as a benchmark for hiring decisions, bonuses and promotion.”
Search – The killer app in Vista and Office 2007
Network World
Mitchell Ashley highlights the extensive search feature as a useful tool on the Vista and Office 2007 applications.
”In Vista and Office 2007, search is very well implemented. Vista’s Windows Explorer lets you search within the scope of the currently selected disk or folder.”
Sam & Max games revive a long-dead comic
Wired.com
Although Sam & Max comics have long gone out of print, Chris Kohler tells comic fans they can now get their fix in a video game.
”Now, in a revival that bucks the trend of high-budget blockbuster titles like Halo 3, a new line of simple-but-addictive Sam & Max PC games delivered in a unique way is winning fans and sparking fresh interest in the comics that spawned the franchise.”