And, these days, you don’t even need to work for the same company for years and years. Instead, you can actually freelance, providing your services to a variety of companies. You might even be able to make more money as a freelance computer technician. Our connectedness as a society means that you should be able to find a number of opportunities online. If you are looking for a job as a freelance computer technician, here are 30 great places to start:

Computer and Technology Job Sites

Check out these job sites aimed specifically at helping those with skills in computers and in technology. Some of these are freelance jobs, as well as distance jobs that can be performed no matter where you are. Check out these sites for a good start.

1. Dice: This is the place to go if you are a technology professional. From computer jobs to IT jobs to everything in between, you can get access to great job opportunities as a freelancer.
2. Computer Jobs: Look here for jobs as a computer technician, or as some other type of computer professional. Includes freelance jobs and temporary jobs.
3. ComputerWork: If you are technically minded and good with computers, this is a great web site for you. Helpful for freelancers as well as those looking for more permanent jobs.
4. TechCareers: Look for a career in technology with help from this site. Post your resume as a freelance computer technician, and look for openings.
5. JustTechJobs: Connect with those who could use your skills. Great place for computer technicians to start, freelance or otherwise.
6. Technology.Jobs: Use this site to kickstart your job as a computer technician.
7. Pathways to Technology: A variety of different jobs dealing with computers, engineering and technology. A great resource for the freelance computer technician.
8. Tech Centric: Look for computer jobs on this web site aimed at technology and computers. Freelance jobs and temporary positions are available.
9. Computer Tech Jobs: No surprise here: These jobs are aimed at computer technicians. Plenty of work for the freelancer.
10. KForce: Find computer technician jobs all over the country, including jobs for freelancers.

Freelance Job Sites

Freelancing is on the rise, since technology has made it easier than ever to outsource work. Plus, with the recent recession, many employers are finding that freelancers can fill their needs. Freelance web sites offer to connect all types of freelancers with the companies that need their services. Visit these sites to look for freelance jobs in computers and technology.

11. Guru.com: This freelance marketplace allows you to bid on freelance projects in your area of expertise as a computer technician. A helpful place to start looking.
12. Sologig: Freelance web site that includes help finding freelance computer technician jobs, as well as IT and engineering jobs. A good place to start your search for a computer or technology related freelance gig.
13. Flex Jobs: You can find freelance work and part time work using this web site. A great place to look if you are searching for jobs that are a little more flexible.
14. GoFreelance: Another freelance marketplace that helps you find technology and computer jobs. A number of great freelance opportunities for the thoughtful freelancer.
15. Elance: Start here to find online freelance jobs for computer technicians and experts. Plenty of work to go around.
16. iFreelance: Find jobs with the help of this web site. You can freelance from anywhere, and highlight your skills as a computer tech.
17. Project 4 Hire: Use this web site to look for work as a computer technician. Plenty of tech and computer jobs available.
18. Freelancer.com: Just what it sounds like — you look for freelance work online. You find employers looking for contract workers in a number of fields, including computer tech.
19. All Freelance Directory: Not only can you find freelance jobs here, but you can also get access to helpful articles and tips about freelancing. A solid resource for freelance computer technicians.
20. Odesk: There are a number of freelance jobs available through this web site. You can find a position as a contract computer technician, looking for temporary and freelance positions.
21. Smashing Jobs: Look for great jobs all over the world. Includes computer jobs, technician jobs and other technology opportunities. A great place to find the right job for you.
22. Sitepoint Market: Another freelance market place where you can sell your skills as a computer technician. Let others know your qualifications, and look for the right job for you. This is a well known technology site.
23. FreelanceSwitch: Get paid as a contractor. Look for jobs, and find helpful information on pricing your services to clients. A great resource for the talented freelance computer technician.

General Job Sites

Increasingly, you can find temporary and freelance jobs on the larger job web sites. Don’t think that you can’t find what you’re looking for on a more conventional and “traditional” job web site. Here are some sites that might be able to help you out.

24. Technology Jobs and Resources: Plenty of computer related and technology jobs on the Monster.com web site.
25. IT Jobs on CareerBuilder: A number of computer jobs, including computer technician jobs for freelancers and temporary workers. A great place to start your job search.
26. Technology Jobs: The Ladders offers access to high paying job leads. Visit the technology section to learn more about how you can connect with companies that need your computer technician skills.
27. Technology Jobs: Check with Indeed.com to find computer related jobs. Entry level, temporary and freelance opportunities.
28. Computer Jobs: Nation Jobs offers access to a variety of opportunities for the computer technician and other technology related jobs.
29. Technology Jobs: Simply Hired is another big-name job site that has jobs aimed at computer technicians and engineers.
30. Information Technology Jobs: Look for the right job for you at Thingamajob.com. Freelance positions are readily available as well.

The release of a tablet for BlackBerry is also helpful. Not only does the PlayBook tablet offer you access to Android apps, but it can also support some great BlackBerry apps. If you enjoy computers and web development, here are 30 great apps you can consider:

Design Apps

These BlackBerry apps can help you test out different design ideas, and can help you get a better idea of what to do. You can also get access to different tools and resources that will help you with your web design and development efforts.

1. Web Color Tester: This great BlackBerry app lets you test different web colors before you publish them. Great way to turn RGB-values into hexadecimal values. Cost: $0.99
2. Web Safe Colors: Another great color app that can help you figure out which colors are best for use on a web site. Includes color code as well. Cost: $0.99
3. Design Engineers Resource: If you are interested in engineering and design, this is a great tool. This includes a number of resources you can use while designing tools and components. Cost: Free
4. HTML Viewer: This basic source tool helps you see the html for a certain page. A helpful way get ideas, and even learn a little code. Cost: $0.99
5. PHP Cheat Sheet: Perfect for anyone who needs a refresher. Even the most experienced of developers can sometimes use a little PHP help. Cost: $2.99
6. imgEdit: This is an image editor that can be helpful for the developer — or the computer nerd who wants to take care of all imaging functions. Image editing fully supported, including rotation, crop, colorizing and more. Cost: $1.99
7. Partly Colored Image: Cool way to create interesting effects with images. Includes layering so that you can change part of an image using different effects, such as sepia, blur and more. Cost: $1.99
8. Dictionary of Information Technology Terms: Perfect for if you are involved in IT. You can get everything you need to remind you about different terms commonly used in information technology.
9. uZard Web mobile Web Browser: Use this mobile browser to see how things look on PC. Same web surfing, and a good way to check web sites to see how they are turning out. Cost: Free

Management Apps

Manage different accounts with help from these apps. Stay organized, and on top of what’s next. Great for helping you stay in control, no matter where you are.

10. Desktop Web Analytics: You can visualize your Piwik stats from just about anywhere. Great tool for the PlayBook. Can be used to help you manage multiple web sites.
11. Box.net Web Icon: If you have a Box.net account you can access it quickly and easily. This is a good way to preview PDF, image, Excel, Powerpoint and Word on your BlackBerry. Cost: Free
12. File Manager Pro: This great zip and file utility allows you to share files and manage them right from your BlackBerry device. Great for those who need to send items, or manage different files for projects. Cost: $4.99
13. Simple FTP Server: Need to transfer files? You can actually use your BlackBerry device as an FTP server. Perfect for managing different admin accounts and transferring files to different sites. Cost: $4.99
14. Wi-Fi Proxy FTP HTTP Servers: You can use the this to transfer various files, through your Internet access. It provides access through the BlackBerry Internet plan, so there is no need to use someone else’s Wi-Fi. Cost: $18.99
15. Bramble: Great remote file explorer to help you find information that is stored on another computer. Perfect for managing your files, and making sure you always have what you need. Cost: $9.99
16. Simple Web Server: Another app that allows you to use your BlackBerry to set up a Web server. Easy way to transfer files by connecting to another device. Cost: $4.99
17. Rove Mobile Admin Client: You can use this to manage IT solutions. This BlackBerry app allows you to connect to your server behind the corporate firewall to manage the situation. Cost: Free
18. Mobile Admin: Make use of your Lotus Domino Console with your BlackBerry device. Send console commands to the server, and trigger scheduled agents. A great way to be in charge while you are gone. Cost: $15.99
19. Scheduler: You can use this to schedule various tasks. Can help you figure out what comes next in your day, and in your life. Cost: Free

Blogging and Social Media Apps

Computer nerds and developers alike need access to the latest blogging capability, and social media promotion techniques. Stay up with blogging an social media when you use the following BlackBerry apps.

20. CellSpin: This mobile blogging app can help you as you publish to different blogging platforms, such as WordPress, Blogger and TypePad, as well as to social media sites like YouTube, Facebook and more. A great tool with versatile options. Cost: $2.99
21. Bloglive: This app acts a mobile blogger assistant. You can update your blog directly, creating and editing posts. You can even use it with more than one blog account. Cost: $4.99
22. ScribbleLive: Perfect for bloggers and journalists who want to liveblog. Instant appearance on your blog, and you can even brand your experience. Cost: Free trial
23. WordPress for BlackBerry: Get the premier blogging platform on your BlackBerry device. A great way to interface with your WordPress account, and create new posts. Cost: Free
24. ShowMe!: This is a photo blogger app that makes it quick and easy to create posts centered around images. Cost: Free
25. Tumblr: Get access to the popular microblogging/social media site right from your BlackBerry device. Cost: Free
26. UberSocial: A great way to use Twitter. Includes full integration with photos, URL shortening and lists. A great client. Cost: Free
27. Seesmic for Twitter: Update to dozens of social web sites with the help of Twitter when you use this app. Cost: Free
28. Facebook: You know you need access to Facebook from your BlackBerry. Get that access with this straightforward app. Cost: Free
29. LinkedIn: Helpful social media app for BlackBerry. Keep up with business contacts in your professional network. Cost: Free
30. Social Beat: Keep up with all your favorite social media sites with this one BlackBerry app. Cost: Free

Computers

These infographics offer an interesting look at computers in general, and their usage.

1. Mousepath: This is a great app that actually lets you build your own infographic. Interactive and designed by Anatoly Zenkov, you can track the way you use your mouse throughout the day. This app is available for PC or for Mac. All you have to do is run the app at the beginning of the day, and then minimize it to get it out of your way. Use your computer and mouse as usual. At the end of the day, you will have a custom infographic that shows the path followed by your mouse. A fun way to create a bit of abstract expressionist art of your very own. You can tell everyone it’s a Jackson Pollock.
2. Computer Threats: Ever wondered about how many computer threats are really out there? You can see a breakdown of all of the active computer viruses, trojans and worms active in one year as compared to 2002. You can see how widespread computer threats have become. Also includes the costs of data breaches to the economy, and where malicious code comes from. This infographic also addresses phishing scams, and spam. It’s an interesting look at computer security, and how vulnerable many people are. Identify the threats that might affect you (or someone you know), and prepare yourself against them.
3. Environmental Impact of Computing: If you are environmentally minded, you might be interested in this infographic, which shows the impact of computing. It includes information on how many new computers will be sold each year, and the types of resources that go into manufacturing computers. Also see how many computers are in use around the world (1 billion), and how much energy all of that uses. You might be surprised at what computing is doing to the environment. An eye-opening look at the impact of computers, and how they might be affecting the environment.
4. Hype Cycle of Computer-Interface Design: We all like to get excited about new technologies — especially when it comes to the computer and new interface designs. We all want the coolest features, from fabric sensors to handwriting recognition to health monitoring. While some things come to be, others will not be realized for years. If they ever are.

Operating Systems

Look at the facts surrounding different operating systems in inforgraphic form.

5. Linux Kernel Zoomable Map: This is an awesome infographic that shows the way the Linux operating system kernel works. Colorful, and zoomable, this infographic is quite useful. It is a top down view of kernel, showing calls, modules, functions, functionalities, layers and more. Just about everything vital about Linux. If you want to see better details, you can zoom in. Everything on this map is verifiable, as there are hypertext links that send you to documentation or actual source code. You can use this as a reference, or just as a cool tool to play around with for a while. A great resource.
6. OS X Snow Leopard vs. Windows 7: The Onion pleases with this great, funny infographic comparing the Mac OS X Snow Leopard system with Windows 7. A funny comparison that includes the ability to run Snood and porn at the same time, as well as a comparison of the built-in audience for each system. Also includes the problems meant to solve (such as “chumps with too-much-money syndrome” and “chumps who thought things would be better this time around”). If you want to take a few minutes to have a good laugh — and then congratulate yourself for running Unix — this is the infographic for you.
7. Should You Buy an Ipad?: This infographic offers a fun flowchart that can help you determine whether or not you should buy an Ipad. Looks at some of the things the Ipad does, and offers, below, a second infographic detailing all the specs of the Ipad. It looks at average cost of apps, as compared to the iPhone, considers point scale, and estimates device cannibalization. The two infographics together should offer you everything you need to know about the iPad. And let you decide whether to get one, or to wait until Google releases a tablet running Android, as the company is rumored to be planning.
8. Cell Phone Operating Systems: Interesting look at cell phone operating systems, and what is most popular. The global market share of different cell phone operating systems can be clearly seen. Some, especially in the U.S., might find it interesting that  Symbian is the most used mobile phone OS in the world. Its popularity in Africa and Asia is one of the big reasons that it is ahead of the Blackberry and the iPhone. An interesting infographic that puts smart phone operating systems into perspective.

Social Media

The rise of social media is the subject of many an infographic. A look at the way we interact online.

9. The United States of Facebook: What’s the third largest country by population? Facebook, of course! With more than 400 million users, the only countries in the world with more people than Facebook has users are China and India. This infographic also charts the explosive growth of Facebook, and shows a handy comparison between Facebook and countries such as the United States, Russia, Japan, Germany and the U.K. Also projects how many users will be on Facebook (630 million) if the population continues to grow at the same rate. That’s pretty crazy. Maybe one day Facebook will even surpass China.
10. The Journey of a Tweet: Learn how a tweet makes its way from its source to various places on the Web. It’s not just about tweeting on Twitter. This infographic shows how the tweet can then travel all around the Interwebs, with stops at Facebook, Flickr (if it’s a picture), WordPress, and social bookmarking sites like Delicious, Digg, Stumble Upon and Reddit. Follow the various paths a tweet can take as it heads toward immortality as a bit of Web wisdom. Also includes how a tweet can be indexed by Google and used in office emails and how it can go viral all over the Internet.
11. Profile of a Twitter User: This is a fun infographic that looks at the basic types of Twitter users. It also teaches you how to deal with different types of Twitter users. For example, you should understand the Newbie, and blog the B1tch. It is also important to be aware of different types of Twitterers, from Brands to Mavens. Who you follow can influence and provide you with helpful insight. This infographic is a fun way to learn what you can about the Twitterati, and even figure out what kind of Twitter user you are. (Hint: You want to be a Mensch, but you’re probably a Smore.)
12. The CMO’s Guide to The Social Landscape: Simple and straightforward, this infographic offers you a look at the social media landscape — with the most important sites listed. No obscure sites here. Anyone can get an instantly recognizable overview of the main social media sites, and the best ways to drive traffic to your web site. Looks at ways that you can enhance customer communication, build your brand and do other things using social media. This is a helpful guide for anyone who is interested in targeting social media for use in driving traffic to a web site — even if you aren’t a CMO.
13. Facebook Privacy Infographic: Another Facebook infographic, this one addresses privacy. Every dedicated computer nerd knows that Facebook is a privacy nightmare. And here’s the infographic that shows it in all its glory. Learn about how you have to navigate more than 170 options in 50 settings in order to get the security you are looking for. Perhaps there is no such thing as true privacy once you get online, but Facebook isn’t helping matters.

Internet

Interesting infographics about the Internet, and how it is used, and browsers.

14. A Day in the Internet: We don’t really think about the vastness of the Internet, and all of the information available online. However, there is a ton of information online. This infographic puts the size and scope of the Internet into perspective, with some startling facts, such as the stat that more than 210 billion emails are sent daily, and that you could fill 1.7 million Blu-ray discs with the amount of information sent every day via mobile phones. It’s astounding how much information is out there, and how much of it is sent all over the world on a daily basis. The Internet truly is one of the world’s great wonders.
15. If Browsers Were Girls/Women: An irreverent look at Internet browsers. What if browsers were women? Well, Opera would be sexy and tough: Awesome for those who can handle it such a sassy babe. Internet Explorer would be kind of cheap (and maybe dangerous). Firefox would be just what you were looking for, full of goodness and fun. Chrome is skinny and inexperienced. It’s an interesting comparison of Internet browsers, and an fun way to think about them. It’s surprisingly accurate as well. Now, if you could just stop surfing the Internet, and go meet a girl…
16. State of the Internet: Get a good look at Internet usage with this infographic. It offers an overview of the Internet in 2009, showing Internet use across different demographic groups. It’s probably not surprising that age group 18-29 uses the Internet the most. Additionally, the infographic addresses broadband access by income level, as well as Internet use by education level. College grads use the Internet the most — which isn’t particularly surprising. If you are interested in how often people use the Internet, and other facts about the Interwebs, this infographic is a cool resource.
17. Internet Traffic: Look at Internet traffic around the world. See where the most users are, and see the percentage of the population that uses the Internet. China constitutes 17% of the world’s Internet users, which is not much of a surprise since China has such a large population. The U.S. is the second largest source of Internet traffic.

MMORPG

If you’re into creating a whole new life, then there are plenty of MMORPGs out there for you. And infographics about them!

18. The Unbelievable World of Warcraft: Everything you could possibly want to know about the people who play World of Warcraft. Offers an account of the popular races chosen as characters (I was surprised to learn that humans surpass elves). It also includes a look at which continents subscribe to WoW the most, as well as average hours spent playing WoW in America. You can even get stats on female WoW subscribers, as well as quests completed and auctions participated in. See pictures of celebrity WoW players as well. No, you’re not alone. McCauley Caulkin likes to play World of Warcraft as well. Maybe you’ll run into him online.
19. Who’s Playing EverQuest?: What sort of person plays EverQuest II? Someone actually set out to discover the answer to this question. The result is this infographic detailing the type of person actually playing this MMORPG. One of the most surprising bits of information is that the majority of players are between the ages of 30 and 30. Also, EverQuest players exhibit a higher level of depression than the average American. This is interesting as well. This infographic also contains the information that EverQuest players experience less obesity than average for Americans. Do you play EveryQuest? Do you fit the profile?
20. Things You (Probably) Knew About Star Trek: Star Trek has its own MMORPG, so you can search the galaxy and have a good time with other Trekkies. This cool Infographic offers things you probably already know about Star Trek. But it offers a good reminder nevertheless. Information such as the incidence of the first inter-racial kiss on TV is old hat to most Trekkies. And, of course, many a geek laughs at the fact that Zachary Quinto had to glue his hands together to do the Vulcan salute. But did you know that in the original series, the pilot had a woman as first officer? And there is actually a college class on the anthropology of alien languages — including a look at the evolution of the Tribble language.
21. Online Gaming Stats: This infographic probably won’t come as a surprise, but it’s informational nonetheless. It looks at the size of the online gaming market ($15 billion), and looks at how many players are online. PS 3 users trail behind Xbox 360 in terms of hours played per week. Looks at other essential stats, such as gender, income, popular games and more.

Introduction to Computer Science

Learn the basics of computer science, and get a foundation in how computer science works.

1. Introduction to Computer Science: Learn about the history of computing, as well as the development of computer languages. A great basic course on introductory computer science.
2. Introduction to Computer Science and Programming: A series of video lectures from MIT about computer science, and the basics of programming.
3. Introduction to Computers: UC Berkeley offers a course on the basics of computing and science.
4. Artificial Intelligence: Learn about the basics of artificial intelligence and how it has been developed for computer applications.
5. Breadth Topics in Computing Science: This class from Capilano University offers a wide view of computer science. Learn about design, programming and more for different opportunities in computer science.
6. The Anthropology of Computing: This MIT course offers an interesting look into the development of computers and their impact on human society.
7. Human Computer Interaction: Basic information on how humans interact with computers, and how to better design usability, from the University of Washington.

Comprehensive Computer Science Collections

If you are interested in courses that are a little more comprehensive in nature, you can get a good feel for computer science from the following collections:

8. Computer and Computer Systems: An overall view of computers and how they are organized into systems.
9. Science and Technology: Connexions, from Rice University, offers a comprehensive course on different types of computer science.
10. Information and Technology: Many of the courses offered by the University of Tokyo include English translations, so you can get a good grasp of information and technology.
11. Electrical and Computer Engineering: Choose from a variety of courses that can give you a good grasp of the principles behind computer engineering.
12. Electrical Engineering and Computer Science: Learn about electrical engineering and computer science can be combined to create amazing technology.
13. Science and Technology: Choose from a variety of courses on technology and computers, as well as science, from OER Commons.

Programming and Languages

Get a handle on computer programming, and learn about different computer languages used in programming.

14. Building Programming Experience: Helpful hints for building up your programming capabilities.
15. Computer Language Engineering: Overview of how computer languages are developed, and how to program them.
16. Programming Languages: Provides a basic overview of programming languages, offering special insight into Scheme +.
17. AJAX: Land of Code offers this tutorial related to programming with AJAX.
18. C Programming: The University of Strathclyde provides this course on using the C programming language.
19. Fundamentals of C++: This course is offered at free-ed.net, and provides insight and helpful hints on programming with C++.
20. Java Programming: This course is written by a computer science professor at Orange Coast College, and is provided through the Sofia Open Content Initiative.
21. Perl Lessons: Learn about Perl, and how to use it, especially with CGI.
22. PHP Tutorial for Beginners: Get an overview of PHP, and how it can be used in a variety of circumstances.
23. Ruby Programming: Learn about Ruby, and learn how to use it for your projects.

Computer Software

Learn about software development, and the importance of software in computer programming.

24. Designing the user interface: This software design course from The Open University helps you learn the principles of usability.
25. Modelling object-oriented software: Learn about object-oriented software, and how it can be used to structure systems.
26. Software development for enterprise systems: An overview of how to design software meant for business.
27. Software Engineering for Web Applications: Learn about how to design software for web apps.
28. Elements of Software Construction: MIT takes you through the basics of constructing software.
29. Software Engineering Concepts: Learn the fundamental concepts behind engineering and developing software.

Computer Systems and Information Technology

Learn how to construct computer systems, and get the basic outlines of information technology.

30. Systems Design and Administration: Learn how to design and administer computer systems from Dixie State College.
31. Applied Parallel Computing: Learn about how you can use parallel computing systems.
32. Machine Structures: UC Berkeley offers a course on the structure of computers, and how they can interact in systems.
33. Operating Systems and System Programming: Get a handle on operating systems, how they work, and how to program them properly.
34. Information Technology and the Labor Market: Learn about IT, the demand for it, and how IT is reshaping the way things are done.
35. Global Issues in Information Technology: Weber State University introduces different issues in IT.
36. Finding information in information technology and computing: An overview of how information is arranged, and how to look for what you need.

Computer Processes and Data

Learn more about computer processing and data management.

37. An introduction to data and information: The Open University offers a helpful course on data and how it works in a computer environment.
38. The database development life cycle: A basic overview of how data development takes place.
39. Introduction to Algorithms: Algorithms are necessary for processing information. This MIT course introduces you to them.
40. Introduction to Communication, Control, and Signal Processing: Learn how computers process information and data.
41. Data Structures: Learn how data is structured, and how you can create your own structures.
42. Data and processes in computing: Follow data and processes development as part of computer science.
43. Representing and manipulating data in computers: A course in how you can use data for specific purposes.

Web Development

Part of computer science is being able to develop programs, applications and systems for the Internet.

44. Understanding Computers and the Internet: A look at computers and their importance to the Internet.
45. Digital Typography: Get an understanding of how to design typography for the Internet.
46. Information Visualization: Learn how to visualize information, and present it in a way that others can relate to.
47. User Interface Design and Implementation: A course from MIT about how you can design a usable interface, and implement it.
48. Communicating in Cyberspace: Learn how to communicate effectively using computers.
49. Search Engines: Technology, Society and Business: Get a handle on how search engines work, and how important they have become to society and to business.
50. Communications and Information Policy: Learn about different policies involved with communicating online.

The following blogs exhibit life in the computer science field, from blogs for beginners to complex theoretical blogs that can challenge the best minds in this field.

Computer Science

1. A Computer Scientist in a Business School: Take a trip into Web information retrieval, economic-aware text and Web mining, text databases and more at this blog.
2. A+ Computer Science Blog: News and tips for individuals who are computer science novices.
3. Blown to Bits Blog: Building on their pioneering joint MIT/Harvard course, the authors reveal how the digital revolution is changing everything.
4. Computer Science Department Blog: This blog, maintained by Virginia Tech, broaches many topics for novices and intermediate CS students.
5. Computer Science Teacher – Thoughts and Information from Alfred Thompson: Alfred Thompson is the K-12 Computer Science Academic Relations Manager for Microsoft and teaches computer science at that level.
6. Computer Science Teachers Association Blog: The CSTA deals with all things teaching in this field, with breaking news, updates and announcements.
7. Daniel Lemire’s Blog: Professor Lemire teaches computer science and focuses on data, collaborative filtering, information retrieval and more.
8. Data Mining: Text Mining, Visualization and Social Media: Matthew Hurst, scientist at Microsoft’s MSN, is into strategy, computational linguistics, blogs, artificial intelligence, data/text mining, gis and social media.
9. Ernie’s 3D Pancakes: Although Jeff Erickson is a computer science professor, you might see this blog drift into computational complexity or theory with a penchant for computational geometry.
10. FemaleScienceProfessor: A full professor in physical sciences grapples with puzzling aspects in her career.
11. Freedom to Tinker: Freedom to Tinker is hosted by Princeton’s Center for Information Technology Policy.
12. Glencora Borradaile: Glencora, an assistant professor in electrical engineering and computer science, is broadly interested in discrete optimization problems.
13. Good Math, Bad Math: A computer scientist raves about mathematical beauty and tracks down “bozos who use bad math…”
14. Haystack Blog: The MIT CSail Research department shares information on categories that range across collective intelligence to Semantic Web.
15. Jason’s Computer Science Blog: Jason is completing his first year in a doctoral program in applied computing. His focus is wireless and mobile networks.
16. My Biased Coin: Michael Mitzenmacher’s take on computer science, algorithms, networking, information theory and other related items.
17. Oddhead Blog: Musings from a computer scientist on prediction markets, gambling and estimating the odds of everything.
18. Pastacode computer science blog: A computer science student blogs about programming, Web, algorithms and computers.
19. Process Algebra Diary: Computer science writ large at this site, through a teacher’s eyes.
20. Radford Neal’s blog: A statistics and computer science professor blogs about technical and non-technical aspects of statistics and computation.
21. The Female Perspective of Computer Science: Join this PhD student in computer science as she focuses on “educational entertainment and augmented reality.”
22. WolframAlpha Blog: Wolfram|Alpha’s long-term goal is to collect and curate all objective data, implement every known model, method, and algorithm and make it possible to compute whatever can be computed about anything.
23. YoungFemaleScientist: A savvy and spot-on commentary about women in science, about sexism and about…science and systems.

Computational Complexity and Theory

24. Adventures in Computation: A PhD student at Carnegie Mellon focuses on theoretical computation.
25. Algorithmic Game-Theory/Economics: Noam Nisan is a CS Professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a Research Scientist in Google, Tel-Aviv.
26. Andy’s Math/CS page: Sporadic notes on mathematical and non-mathematical topics, from a student of computational complexity.
27. bit-player: This blogger is no amateur, as he’s the senior writer for American Scientist, and writes that magazine’s Computing Science column. This blog focuses on computing and mathematics.
28. Combinatorics and more: Gil Kalai, mathematician, works mainly on geometric combinatorics and the study of convex polytopes and related objects and on the analysis of Boolean functions and related matters.
29. Computational Complexity: Enjoy the topic, brought to you by Lance Fortnow and Bill Gasarch and linked to Scientific American.
30. Computational Information Geometry Wonderland: Thoughts and “serenpidity” on computational theory, geometry and any possible juxtaposition.
31. Cryptosophy: This blog is offered by a theoretical computer scientist, a cryptographer who focuses on cryptography.
32. dense outliers: Theoretical computer science from Down Under, rendered by Taso Viglas and Joachim Gudmundsson.
33. Gödel’s Lost Letter and P=NP: This is a blog on P=NP and other theoretical questions within computer theory penned by Dick Lipton, Georgia Tech’s Frederick G. Storey Chair in Computing.
34. Gowers’s Weblog: Gowers is a member of the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics at Cambridge University and also a fellow of Trinity College.
35. in theory: Home of LaTeX2WP, a program that converts a LaTeX file into something that is ready to be cut and pasted into WordPress.
36. Inherent Uncertainty: This blog focuses on computer learning and game playing, prediction and decision-making.
37. Paul Goldberg: This CS professor at the University of Liverpool writes about theoretical computer science, economics, and academic life in general.
38. Shtetl-Optimized: Scott Aaronson’s stance is that quantum computers are not known to be able to solve NP-complete problems in polynomial time (see last category).
39. The Geomblog: This blog is filled with “ruminations on computational geometry, algorithms, theoretical computer science and life.”
40. The Leisure of the Theory Class: This blog is devoted to speculation and ruminations on all aspects of economic and game theory.
41. the polylogblog: Andrew McGregor is an assistant professor in the computer science department at the University of Massachusetts and a member of the theory group.
42. Theorem of the Day: Robin Whitty started Theorem of the Day in 2005, aiming for 366 theorems.
43. What’s New: Professor Tao provides updates on his research, discussion of open problems and other maths-related topics.

The Juncture of Physics and Computer Science

44. dotphysics: Rhett Allain is an Associate Professor of Physics at Southeastern Louisiana University. He writes about “physics you would take home to your mom.”
45. Michael Nielsen: Michael Nielsen is one of the pioneers of quantum computation.
46. Not Even Wrong: Are applications applicable if they are elegant? Or, does a lack of reference to anything physical make those applications so far from right that they live beyond wrong?
47. Prof. M. Saeed: This site serves physics and computer science teachers and students.
48. Symmetry Breaking: This blog belongs to Symmetry Magazine, a publication focusing on particle physics and its connections to other aspects of life and science.
49. The Quantum Pontiff: Dave Bacon, a theoretical physicist, pontificates on quantum computing.
50. Uncertain Principles: Revel in physics, politics and pop culture with Chad Orzel, assistant professor in the Physics and Astronomy department at Union College in Schenectady, NY.

1. Electrical and Computer Engineering: This program offered by online by Utah State University’s involves various course for advanced learners through their electrical and computer engineering program. This tutorial involves syllabus, homework assignments and solutions.  Here is also included a separate chapter on Instructional Technology which helps a programmer to develop a wiki.
2. AJAX Programming: Programmers and Developers couldn’t line up fast enough for this free online course in 2006 and in 2007, provided by Sang Shin and Sun Microsystems. Now, you can gain access to the materials from that course and learn about all the components contained within AJAX as well as practical applications.
3. Programming in ASP: As on discussion and paradigm of programming languages    ASP is considered as a technology incorporating several scripting languages like Java Script and VB Script.  Land of Code provides help and assistance to become familiarize with dynamic and interactive content on web pages with a server-side technology.
4. Programming in C: This program is offered by Steve Holmes, from the University Of Strathclyde Center in Glasgow and provides an award winning comprehensive lecture and tutorial about learning C programming.  This particular course introduces programmers to the C language. Previous programming experience is also necessary for understanding this course and having features of the C.
5. Program offered in C++:  This tutorial is for learning C++ language is offered by the University of Southern Qeensland’s Open Courseware program (USQ OCW) and this program extends the student’s basic procedural design and programming knowledge into the object oriented concept. This tutorial is for advanced language learners and programmers.

1. A person in computer science is also known from the two different streams like software programmers and application developers. And nature of both of the jobs is quite different from each other too. Software programmers are only related of development phase of programming whereas application developers are entrusted with task for entire process from planning through debugging and updates.
2. Technically speaking, a degree is not required to be a computer programmer. You simply need to know how to write code and how to work with client requirements. In reality, most companies want to see someone with a college education, however. While you can enter the field without a degree, you may have a harder time finding a job. Instead you should at least take a few programming courses at a local college before you begin looking for a job. A portfolio also is required for many computer programming jobs. Putting together this portfolio is something you can do with class assignments in college, or you can put together your own programs to show potential employers.
3. The field of computer science has a massive career potential as according to the report of The Bureau of Labor Statistics the median salary of computer programmer in 2009 was $65,000 annually. And most of them within first year of their job break away this path.
4. However, field of computer science is not for every one as the field is based upon logic and mathematical calculations, therefore, a person having a problem with logic statements and word statements should not go into the career of computer science. Though lucrative salaries attract persons towards this career still they should not go for it to avoid later on complications if they have any aptitude for the career.
5. Being into a computer science you are very valuable to a company in saving companies money. They are in the companies to make system efficient, they can even decrease processes to a single day that otherwise would be six day long if done manually. And present day life our many routine jobs are dependent on computer software and programs even like reserving a rail ticket or buying a grocery online.
6. The biggest benefit of being in job of computer science is that you are counted among the jobs for and benefits of white collar jobs. A computer programmer is treated as a respected being in one’s office. The job generally has benefits like as vacation, retirement plans, insurance and for well qualified programmers there is no dearth of offers and opportunities.
7. As referred from the analysis of National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) student of computer science can have starting salaries as much as up to an average of $51, 070. According to the data of The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) the salaries at different levels in computer sciences varies accordingly. With doctoral degree in computer science it is $93, 050, with bachelor degrees it is $50, 820, in computer system analysis it is $46, 189 and in management information systems it is $44,417.

Getting an online Masters in Computer Science will enable you to make the most out of your career. The good thing with this program is that you will not be forced to stop working so that you can focus on your education. Rather, it allows you to work as you normally do and then study at your own free time, from anywhere you want. The only important thing is full internet access and good time management.

Finding an online Masters program in Computer Science does not require over-exerting yourself. There are many listings on the internet that will provide you with all the information you need about the various Masters in Computer Science Programs that you can apply for. The listings not only include the programs and the institutions offering these programs, they also include extra information on the cost and duration of the courses.

With so many online colleges and other institutions offering Masters in Computer Science programs, it can be quite challenging choosing the right one for you. You can make everything easy by considering the institutions that have been ranked in credible sites. Online colleges and universities that have been ranked are sure to offer you quality learning materials and other resources that will be helpful to you along the way. The ranked institutions are also fully accredited; therefore, you do not have to worry about enrolling in a fake institution.

This program takes 2 years to complete in most of the online institutions. Some of the course units that you are supposed to do in this program include computer programming, software application and engineering, computer algorithms, computer security, artificial intelligence as well as gaming components and designs. You can pursue your online Masters In computer Science degree in any specialization field that suits your interests and needs.

After getting your online Masters in Computer Science degree, your life will definitely change for the better. You will be able to earn a promotion and earn more than before.