Matthew Stern's Posts

Freelance Writer

Over the last decade, Matthew Stern has written extensively about CompTIA and the IT/cybersecurity world. He has also covered the retail sector, with his work being discussed throughout the business blogosphere and sometimes appearing on Forbes.com. And he has written many whitepapers and other types of content for tech clients.

  • CompTIA A+: Laying the Foundation for a Successful IT Career

    Jul 3, 2019, 18:19 PM by Matthew Stern
    Max Silkstone got into IT 10 years ago with an apprenticeship and CompTIA A+. Now he’s an incident and problem manager at a major biotech firm. Read how IT certifications helped open this door – and how they could for you as well.
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  • How Tech Trends in "Stranger Things" Hold Up Today (and Tomorrow)

    Jul 2, 2019, 19:38 PM by Matthew Stern
    Stranger Things Season 3 is here! As you’re getting ready to binge watch, take a look at some of the technology that’s appeared in the last few episodes, and see what the show’s vision of early-’80s tech tells us about where we are now—and where we might be soon.
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  • 3 Things IT Pros Should Know About VR/AR

    May 3, 2019, 17:24 PM by Matthew Stern
    Virtual reality and augmented reality (VR/AR) can be a lot of fun, and uniquely immersive fun at that. As these technologies mature, though, we're seeing virtual reality use cases and implementations arise that promise something more than entertainment.
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  • Why IT Needs to Keep an Eye on IoT

    Apr 25, 2019, 19:50 PM by Matthew Stern
    Smart devices for all applications are appearing more frequently in office environments. For businesses, this raises many new cybersecurity concerns. So how close are enterprises and SMBs to safely leveraging IoT? CompTIA’s 2019 Trends in Internet of Things gives guidance on where we are and need to be.
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  • Learn How Women in Tech is Taking Off in Latin America

    Mar 20, 2019, 19:31 PM by Matthew Stern
    CompTIA subject matter expert Katherine Chaves knows first-hand the challenges women face in Costa Rica’s fledgling tech economy and how to overcome them. Founding the non-profit Rocket Girls, she’s been sharing wisdom, inspiration and training with young women in Costa Rica to help them – and the entire nation – rocket to success.
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  • It’s a Tight Tech Labor Market. Here’s How to Hire.

    Feb 27, 2019, 22:50 PM by Matthew Stern
    A tight labor market and other factors have drastically changed the tech hiring landscape, as CompTIA’s 2019 Outlook Report confirms. We spoke with two tech experts on the new successful strategies they’re putting into practice to get – and keep – the talent they need.
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  • 4 Global Tech Cities Around the World

    Feb 20, 2019, 22:41 PM by Matthew Stern
    The Best Cities for Tech Lovers reveals many global cities, with vastly different cultures and personalities, all making big strides along the path of technological development.
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  • The Invisible Benefits of CompTIA Certifications

    Feb 11, 2019, 22:44 PM by Matthew Stern
    Dan Nightengale began getting CompTIA certifications to fulfill DOD requirements – but he’s found that having them has helped him both thrive in both in technical and non-technical positions.
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  • Through A Mirror, Darkly: Tech News That Black Mirror Anticipated

    Jan 24, 2019, 23:06 PM by Matthew Stern
    Netflix’s speculative fiction fan favorite Black Mirror is more than just engaging television – it tells us stories about ourselves and our interaction with technology in our rapidly-changing, tech-enhanced world. Take a look at recent tech stories that felt ripped from the show.
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  • The Creative Problem Solver’s Guide to the IT Help Desk

    Jan 9, 2019, 10:38 AM by Matthew Stern
    If you’re considering a career in IT but you’re concerned that the hard facts of computing would make for a dull day, think again. Doing help desk-level IT work requires a ton of creative problem solving – at every step and every day.
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