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[Featured Image] A college student learns how many hours is considered a full-time worker.

How Many Hours Is Considered Full Time?

Discover more about full-time hours and learn how part-time and full-time work vary. Explore the benefits of a full-time position, get examples of industries that hire full-time workers, and learn how to find a full-time job.

November 5, 2024

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[Featured Image] A person is working from their home office on a secure device, conducting a business meeting involving confidential information protected through a radius server.

What Is a RADIUS Server and How Does It Work?

A RADIUS server communicates with a network access server to authenticate users. This connectionless service offers several advantages for network security. Discover more about RADIUS servers and why they matter.

November 5, 2024

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[Featured Image] Two people with stem careers stand in a lab, as the woman looks into a microscope and the man stands beside them with a clipboard.

In-Demand STEM Careers

Explore STEM careers (careers in science, technology, engineering, and math), including median salaries, projected growth in the field, and the education requirements you’ll need to begin a career.

November 5, 2024

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[Featured Image] A business person uses a mental model, sketching a rough diagram in the notebook at their desk to help them remember an idea.

Mental Model: What Is It? (+Common Examples)

Mental models help you reason through possibilities and solve problems more effectively. Read on to discover five types of mental models.

November 5, 2024

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[Featured Image] An electrical engineer holds several coaxial cables with connectors on each end in each hand while standing in a data center.

What Are Coaxial Cables?

Coaxial cables are versatile cables used in homes and buildings to transmit audio, video, and internet. Discover more about the elements of coaxial cable, the different types, how you can use them, and alternatives to coax.

November 5, 2024

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[Featured Image] A group of young coworkers sit in a circle at their desks as one shows the others virtual currency data on a tablet.

Virtual Currency Explained: A Guide for Beginners

Virtual currency is a digital representation of currency. Understand what virtual currency is, where and how you can use it, and which industries are leading with this new technology below.

November 5, 2024

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