Galen Gruman
Executive Editor for Global Content
Galen Gruman is executive editor for global content at IDG Foundry Co.’s enterprise sites, providing overall management of the Africa, ASEAN, Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, Middle East, and New Zealand editions of CIO, Computerworld, and CSO Online, as well as the Asia edition of Network World.
Online privacy: Best browsers, settings, and tips
Everything you do online is tracked when you use your browser. But you can fight back.
Tech’s growth leaves Black professionals further behind
A Conference Board report says African Americans face large disadvantages in getting tech jobs and being paid well for their work — just as other Black-heavy industries see shrinking employment.
Tech wages: Women, minorities still paid less in 2020
A survey of tech firms in the US, UK, and Canada shows that the wage gaps with white men are decreasing for new hires, but many existing employees lost ground in several segments.
How to hire and retain Black tech pros — for real
Turning diversity intentions into reality means going outside your comfort zone and making a sustained effort engage, honor, and understand the African American community.
Where to find and recruit Black tech pros
Don’t believe the myth that there’s a shortage of qualified Black IT workers. Black tech talent abounds, if you truly reach into the African American community.
Tech salaries rose in 2020 — despite COVID-19
A Dice.com survey shows that pay rose 3.6% despite the pandemic, and by more than 10% in some regions. But the higher wages went to just 52% of tech workers.
The work-from-home employee’s bill of rights
In a WFH world, employees are entitled to these seven rights to do their work successfully.
How IT must adapt to the emerging hybrid workplace
User support, the relationship with HR, and front-office technologies will require a rethink as distributed digital work becomes the new reality.
The best way to transfer files to a new Windows PC or Mac
Using a cloud storage service removes the hassle of transferring files to your new computer via utilities or external drives — and it also supports mobile devices.
How to migrate to a new Mac
All your files, apps, and settings are on your old computer. Here’s how to move them to your new Macintosh, from either macOS or Windows.
How to migrate to a new Windows PC
All your files, apps, and settings are on your old computer. Here’s how to move them to your new Windows PC, from either Windows or macOS.