Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols has been writing about technology and the business of technology since CP/M-80 was the cutting-edge PC operating system, 300bps was a fast Internet connection, WordStar was the state-of-the-art word processor, and we liked it!
Is this the end of non-compete contracts?
The US Federal Trade Commission wants to ban non-compete agreements. That's a great idea in my book.
Bing vs. Google: the new AI-driven search wars are on
For decades, Google has dominated search. Now, thanks to ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing poses a real challenge to the Google search engine.
The office is dead
Forget the ongoing debate about remote work or hybrid workplaces. It's time to proclaim: "Long live working from home."
Fred Brooks is gone, but his IT management lessons will live forever
The author of the classic software management book, "The Mythical Man-Month," passed away recently. To honor his memory, we should finally start applying his lessons.
How not to manage a business, starring Twitter's Elon Musk
Well, you can say one thing about Elon Musks' management style: it's different.
Should you let workers know the salaries you pay?
In New York City, it's now the law to post salaries. But that doesn't mean would-be employees are really getting accurate information. So for your sake, be upfront with them.
Workers with two jobs — is this really a problem?
Canopy CEO Davis Bell recently canned two employees who worked at his company and had side jobs, saying they were effectively stealing. Not so!
The four-day workweek works
And, it will soon be coming to an office near you — including yours.
Yes, 'quiet quitting' is real
But there are things you can do about it — and you should.
Working from home is here to stay
Ignore the skeptics saying that to really get work done, you have to be back in the office. They're dead wrong.
Big clouds aren't always the right fit for small businesses
Sometimes, you need just the basics from a smaller cloud provider for your SMB needs.
Where SMBs are with the cloud
While many small businesses still rely on in-house servers, they're also moving quickly into the cloud.
The story behind Google’s in-house desktop Linux
The best-known Google operating system is Chrome OS, but inside Google itself, the company also uses its own Linux desktop distro — gLinux.
There's still a role for small business servers
Yes, cloud-based options are great, but office servers can still be your best business choice.
Old PCs can find new life with Google ChromeOS Flex
Do you have Macs and PCs from the last ten years running outdated OSes or gathering dust? Want to use them with a modern, safe operating system? It's time to check out Google ChromeOS Flex.
Where, oh where are the new hires?
Do you need new employees? Join the crowd. Half of all small businesses are looking for staffers.
Yes, you can avoid 2022's business travel miseries
Business travel, especially by air, has become more of a pain than ever, but there are ways to avoid some of the problems.
Should you start going to business conferences again?
It may feel like the pandemic is over, but it’s not. So, unless you have a real need to travel to a conference, just say no.
The dangers of embracing cryptocurrency
Do not invest company assets in crypto, hoping for a big score to keep the lights on in tough times. It's a scam.