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Become a Software Developer: $81K Avg, 17% Growth
Software developers earn $81K avg with 17% job growth through 2033. Complete guide: essential skills, portfolio building...
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September 7, 2025
Break Into Tech 2026: 317K Annual Job Openings
317,700 tech jobs opening annually through 2034. Entry-level paths, bootcamps, certifications, and proven strategies to ...
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Technical Interview Prep: 90-Day Success Plan
Master coding interviews and system design. 90-day prep plan with proven strategies, common questions, and study methods...
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IT Career for Beginners: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
Start your IT career in 2026 with realistic salary expectations, essential certifications, and proven strategies to land...
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IT Career Without Degree: 78% Skills-First Hiring
Break into IT without college: 78% of companies now use skills-first hiring. Entry-level jobs, certifications, bootcamps...
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7 IT Career Hard Truths Nobody Tells You
On-call burnout, salary trade-offs, constant learning fatigue. Honest realities of working in tech that job postings nev...
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30+ IT Hires Reveal: Soft Skills Beat Tech Skills
Hiring manager tracked 30+ IT hires: top performers weren't most certified. 3 traits predict 15-20% salary increases and...
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Military Cyber Training: Free Path to $125K+
Free military cybersecurity training + security clearance = $125K+ civilian jobs. Air Force Reserve and Guard paths for ...
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Python Certification: $124K Career Change Path
Python certifications accelerate career change to tech. PCEP, PCAP, PCPP paths with $124K avg salary. Costs, timeline, a...
PythonCertification
September 7, 2025
Python Developer Salary 2026: $99K-$212K Guide
Python developers earn $99K-$212K in 2026 with 10% YoY growth. Complete salary breakdown by experience, location, and sp...
PythonDeveloper Salary
September 7, 2025
Remote Developer Salary 2026: $111K-$141K Guide
Remote developer salaries: $111K avg, engineers $141K, Python AI/ML $136K+. Complete 2026 rates by stack, experience lev...
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System Design Interview: Senior Engineer Guide
Master system design interviews for senior roles at top tech companies. Prep strategies, common questions, and resources...
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September 6, 2025
9 Best CompTIA A+ Courses 2026 (Pass Rates 85-92%)
Ranked: Top 9 A+ training courses by actual student pass rates (85-92%). Compare prices ($49-$599), formats, and which c...
CompTIA A+IT Training
September 6, 2025
12 Best A+ Study Guides 2026 (Ranked by Pass Rate)
12 A+ study guides ranked by student pass rates. Compare top books by learning style and budget—from Mike Meyers to Prof...
CompTIA A+Study Guides
September 6, 2025
Breaking Into Software Development With No Experience: Complete Guide for Parents and Career Changers in 2026
Struggling to break into software development without experience? This comprehensive guide shows parents and career chan...
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September 6, 2025
CompTIA A+ ROI 2026: $57K-$76K Salary, 4,900% Return
A+ certification delivers 4,900%+ ROI. Salary data ($57K-$76K avg), 43K annual job postings, and proven 5-year career pr...
CompTIA A+IT Salary
September 6, 2025
CompTIA A+ Complete Guide 2026: $60K+ IT Career Path
Master CompTIA A+ certification in 2026. Complete guide with study plans, salary data, and proven success strategies. St...
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September 6, 2025
CompTIA A+ Cost Breakdown 2026: Hidden Fees + Smart Budget Tips
Complete CompTIA A+ certification cost analysis for 2026. Discover hidden fees, budget-friendly study strategies, and RO...
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September 6, 2025
CompTIA A+ Study Plan: 90-Day Method for 89% Pass Rate (2026)
Master CompTIA A+ with our proven 90-day study method. 89% pass rate with exam strategies, PBQ tips, and day-by-day plan...
CompTIA A+Exam Strategy
September 6, 2025
15 Best A+ Practice Tests 2026: 92% Pass Rate Guide
Students scoring 85%+ on these 15 practice tests achieve 92% exam pass rates. Free and premium CompTIA A+ resources rank...
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September 6, 2025
Security+ Career Path 2026: $55K-$135K Salary & Job Guide
Complete 2026 Security+ career guide: salary ranges ($55K-$135K), 18,900 annual job openings, A+ to Security+ transition...
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September 6, 2025
Security+ Study Plan Template: 90-Day Success Strategy
Free downloadable Security+ study plan template with daily schedules, practice test tracking, and milestone goals. Prove...
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September 5, 2025
AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud: Which Cert First?
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September 4, 2025
10 AI Skills IT Pros Need (56% Salary Boost)
AI skills boost IT salaries by 56%. Master prompt engineering, ML basics, and AI ethics. Certification paths and practic...
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September 4, 2025
A+ vs Google IT 2026: Which Gets You Hired Faster?
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September 4, 2025
Bootcamp vs CS Degree: 14-Month vs 5-Year ROI
Bootcamps ($15K, job-ready in 3-6 months) vs CS degrees ($40-120K, 4 years). Compare 2026 ROI, job placement rates, and ...
IT EducationCareer Planning
September 4, 2025
50+ IT Interview Questions by Specialty (2026)
50+ IT interview questions for help desk, networking, cybersecurity, and cloud roles. Technical and behavioral prep with...
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September 3, 2025
2026 IT Salary Survey: 1,072 Pros, $82K Average
1,072 IT pros surveyed: $82K average salary, 41.8% hybrid work, 72.5% using AI. Salary trends by role, experience, and l...
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January 20, 2025
200+ IT Interview Questions With Expert Answers
200+ real IT interview questions for help desk to cloud roles. Expert answers, insider tips, and preparation strategies ...
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January 20, 2025
Remote IT Jobs 2026: 77% DevOps, $108K Average
77% of DevOps jobs are remote, $108K average salary. Best remote IT positions, top companies hiring, and strategies to l...
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January 16, 2025
Cybersecurity Salary 2026: $65K-$450K+ by Role
Cybersecurity salaries from entry ($65K) to CISO ($450K+). 33% job growth, 500K+ openings. Salary by role, cert premiums...
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January 15, 2025
Cybersecurity Analyst Salary 2026: $83K-$130K Guide
Cybersecurity analysts earn $83K-$130K with 500,000 open positions nationwide. Complete 2026 compensation guide by exper...
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January 15, 2025
IT Career Change at 30, 40, 50: 2026 Success Guide
Career change to IT at any age. Step-by-step guide with certification paths, salary expectations, and proven strategies ...
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January 15, 2025
JavaScript Developer Salary 2026: $79K-$167K Guide
JavaScript developer salaries: entry-level $79K, senior $167K+. Complete 2026 breakdown by experience, location, remote ...
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January 15, 2025
15 Remote IT Jobs Paying $100K+ (2026 Guide)
15 remote IT jobs paying $100K-$220K+. Real salary data for cloud architects, SREs, DevOps plus skills and strategies to...
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January 7, 2025
Cybersecurity Career Change 2026: $75K+ in 12 Months
Switch to cybersecurity from any background. 12-month roadmap to $75K+ security roles with certifications, home lab setu...
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January 5, 2025
CompTIA A+ 1102 Study Guide: Complete Exam Objectives (2025)
Master the CompTIA A+ 220-1102 exam with our complete study guide. Covers all exam objectives, study tips, and practice ...
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January 5, 2025
Parrot OS Tutorial: Complete Beginner's Guide (2025)
Learn Parrot OS from scratch with this beginner tutorial. Covers installation, essential tools, security testing basics,...
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January 4, 2025
12 IT Skills in Demand 2026: Bridge the Gap
Skills gap costs organizations millions. Master these 12 in-demand IT skills for 2026 with salary data, job projections,...
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January 4, 2025
Women in Tech 2026: Breaking Into the 35%
Women hold 35% of US tech jobs but only 8% of CTO roles. Proven strategies, salary negotiation tactics, and companies le...
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November 4, 2023
Welcome to This is an IT Support Group!
I just wanted a place to hang out with other nerds.
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February 8, 2023
Penetration Testing in 2023: A Beginners Guide
Learn the fundamentals of penetration testing, essential tools, methodologies, and how to get started in this exciting c...
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January 24, 2023
How to get a job in IT as a complete n00b
A comprehensive guide for complete beginners to break into the IT industry, covering essential skills, certifications, a...
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April 15, 2022
2022 Open IT Salary Report
We've had the biggest response ever, yet again, with over 1,000 responses!
salarysurvey
March 25, 2022
Zuckerberg's 'Metaverse' – Delusion or Revolution?
A critical examination of Meta's Metaverse and its potential psychological impacts on society.
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November 8, 2021
Parrot OS on WSL2: Complete Installation Guide (2025)
Install Parrot OS on WSL2 in minutes. Step-by-step tutorial with GUI setup via XRDP. Works on Windows 10/11. Free pentes...
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October 28, 2021
Cybersecurity: Things to know going into 2022
Essential cybersecurity resources and insights from our tech chat with industry experts
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July 14, 2021
Machine Level Automation: Practical Scripts and Techniques for IT Efficiency
Comprehensive guide to machine-level automation scripts and techniques from our expert session with N-able. Learn PowerS...
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July 13, 2021
WireGuard – VPN underdog?
Exploring WireGuard's advantages over OpenVPN in speed, encryption, and simplicity
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March 30, 2021
Whistleblower: Ubiquiti Breach 'Catastrophic'
A whistleblower reveals the true extent of Ubiquiti's data breach was far worse than initially reported
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March 29, 2021
Attackers place back door in Official PHP Git Repo
Malicious commits discovered in PHP's official Git repository could have enabled remote code execution
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January 27, 2021
ITSG Anonymous Salary Survey 2021 Has Landed!
Participate in our anonymous IT salary survey and help bring transparency to tech compensation
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January 23, 2021
Pi Pico: The $4 Microcontroller Revolution
Raspberry Pi enters the microcontroller market with the ultra-affordable Pico, opening new possibilities for makers and ...
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January 5, 2021
I've Got a Linux, Now What?
If you're new to Linux, it can be overwhelming to sort through all of the info online. What should you do next? How do I...
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November 20, 2020
Candidate instantly rejected after entering building
A powerful lesson about treating everyone with respect - a candidate's dismissive behavior toward a 'receptionist' who w...
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November 3, 2020
An IT Support Group Primer
So you're new to This is an IT Support Group... This is a primer for Facebook users who have just joined our Facebook gr...
October 13, 2020
Pwnagotchi WiFi Security Tool: Complete Guide to the AI-Powered Raspberry Pi Hacker
Complete guide to Pwnagotchi, the A2C-based AI powered by bettercap running on Raspberry Pi Zero W. Learn wireless secur...
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October 6, 2020
Ransomware everywhere! (And not a drop to drink...)
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September 30, 2020
Anonymous Salary Survey Results (2020)
In March, Stetson released our anonymous salary survey to the group. We want to thank you all for your amazing collabora...
Employability
September 15, 2020
We all make mistakes... right? Tell us about your worst outages!
I asked the group what the most catastrophic mistake they made at work was and, oh boy... we got some amazing replies. #...
Just for Fun
September 6, 2020
So, You wanna get into Cyber Security?
A comprehensive guide for anyone starting out in Cyber Security, covering all the fundamentals from the OSI/TCP model to...
Cyber Security
September 1, 2020
Community Spotlight - Simon
Congratulations to this week's feature, Simon Hooper! IT & Systems Development Manager for Pendennis super yacht builder...
Community Spotlight
August 25, 2020
Pi-hole: Eliminate ads, prevent malware, and speed up your network quick, cheap, and easy!
Since the beginning of the Internet, ads have been at the bane of it's existence. From pop-ups, to pop-under, and everyt...
August 18, 2020
Job Hunting - the Manager Perspective
I teamed up with a few members in the group, of whom are also managers within the industry. I received their honest feed...
Employability
August 12, 2020
Community Spotlight - Brandon
Well, it's the first week of our new Community Spotlight, and we're psyched with all the responses we've had from you al...
Community Spotlight
August 10, 2020
Welcome to This is an IT Support Group: Your Premier IT Career Resource
Welcome to This is an IT Support Group Blog - your go-to resource for IT career advice, technology insights, security ti...
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