Noel Wurst

Previously a copywriter and editor for TechWell, SQE, and StickyMinds.com, Noel Wurst has written for numerous blogs, websites, newspapers, and magazines. Noel has presented educational conference sessions for those looking to become better writers. In his spare time, he can be found spending time with his wife and two sons—and tending to the food on his Big Green Egg. Noel eagerly looks forward to technology's future, while refusing to let go of the relics of the past.

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Monetizing the Growth of Technology in Free, Online Education

As the debate rolls on about how to handle America's massive student loan debts, an alternative for the future is being adressed—making school cheaper, if not free. Massive open online courses are springing up everywhere, and software developers should take notice of new work opportunities.

Twitter vs. Facebook Land Grab Continues with Vine Segregation

This week Twitter released Vine, a video snippet sharing service they purchased late last year. And as a surprise to no one, the war with Facebook continues as neither company wants its users to play nice with its rival's toys. Learn each party's role in the cold war that's likely to never end.

Sluggish Economy Pushes US Government toward Agile Development

Facing massive budgetary problems, IT departments scattered across numerous US government agencies have turned to agile-based development practices in hopes of saving money and streamlining the development process. Learn how agile is truly adoptable at all project levels.

Should You Outsource Your Software Development Job to China?

The story of the developer who outsourced his work to China while he goofed off on Reddit and YouTube all day has been making the rounds this week. This will probably encourage others to attempt what "Developer Bob" ultimately failed to do—pass your work to someone else and receive all the credit.

The Web Struggles with Calls for Universal Design for the Disabled

Signed into law only twenty-three years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act is already becoming outdated. With the shift to online-everything, many disabled Americans are calling for greater accessibility, but arguments as to who should foot the bill for this unclear task are beginning to rise.

Can Google Defeat the Need for Antiquated Password Security?

Coming up with a foolproof password is becoming a nerve wracking and seemingly impossible process when going up against determined hackers and crooks. Google's trying out something new—eliminating passwords altogether, and looking for a more secure and convenient option.

Developers to Get a Clearer View of Google Glass at Upcoming Hackathon

Google Glass is hopefully about to get a whole lot clearer as they'll soon be inviting developers to come test out the new project for themselves. The device has been kept under pretty tight wraps up until now, so it will be interesting to see just what the new toy can do.

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