I recently came across an old article on Wired. Here goes:
Notified of the security holes Moore and Chisholm exploit, Friendster rep Lisa Kopp insists, “We have a policy that we are not being hacked.” When I explain that, policy or no, they are being hacked, she says, “Security is a big concern. We haven’t seen […]
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A few days ago, I wrote about the need and composition of a good spec sheet, and the productivity benefits gained through it. Spec sheets keep the project’s details clear and minimizes any potential conflicts between a contract worker and the client.
Anne Wayman of The Golden Pencil tackles the subject of building a consensus on […]
The catchy rhythm of 50 cent’s Ayo Technology has been streaming out of my laptop speakers lately, and while the hip-hop song is full of the misogynistic boastings that characterizes the genre, there is a hidden nugget that freelancers and contract workers can learn from.
During the chorus, Justin Timberlake chants: “I’m tired of using technology, […]
I recently found out about Jelly!, an interesting arrangement that promises the best of office collaboration and the comfort of working at home. This co-working setup has attracted attention from Wired and even the Today Show, so says the official website.
The prospect of brainstorming with new people on a regular basis is appealing to me, […]
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I’m a broke but quite talented programmer. How do I earn a steady income working from a remote location for a company, and programming? I’m tired of freelance gigs, I need something stable (like a 6 month contract with monthly payments, deadlines and […]
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I’ve played with the Asus Eee PC over the last week, and I must say it could be an affordable boon for people who work online. The Asus Eee PC goes for less than $400 here, but it’s an ultra-portable laptop that’s got Wi-Fi, a camera, and other surprising extras built-in. There’s a fully functional […]
Here’s something new from the corporate world that I think freelancers and contract workers should adopt. Our group recently presented a product concept to the CEO, and we provided a detailed project spec sheet as part of the package. The CEO commented favorably on this, reminding us that in the interests of clarity and focus, […]
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