The Ironhack Blog

Why it is important to protect your home network? In this article we will explain why and how we can protect a home network, so your family can use the internet more safely and securely. Most households now run networks of devices linked to the internet, including computers, gaming systems, TVs, tablets, smartphones and wearable devices that access wireless networks. To protect your home network and your family, you need to have the right tools in place and confidence that family members can use the internet more safely and securely. 

In today's world, having strong tech skills is about more than a route into the IT industry. Technology impacts all of our lives and has massively grown in its reach over the last couple of decades. Despite this, many people still feel overwhelmed by it and worried that their lack of skills in this technological world is holding them back. Are you one of these people? Does the very thought of data analytics, coding, digital marketing, software development, and cloud computing make you nervous? If so, you're not alone. At Ironhack, we can help you develop or enhance your knowledge of the technical skills that are so essential in the modern world. In doing so, you'll be developing powerful knowledge that will enhance both your professional and personal life. Still not convinced? We've put together five reasons why you shouldn't fear learning a new tech skill or further developing the ones you have.

The more technology advances in fields such as data analysis, user experience and web development, the more adaptable professionals in tech have to be. Since the tech sector is rapidly evolving, topics that might’ve been innovative a few years ago can quickly become obsolete. 

Despite technology doing more for us than ever, there still never seems to be enough time to be as productive as we'd like. There are plenty of software tools, however, designed to speed up work and increase productivity. Whether it's cutting down on distractions and developing good work habits, managing teams effectively, eliminating time-wasting bugs, or even adding a bit of fun to repetitive tasks, there are tools to help. We've done some research for you and identified 20 software development tools designed to boost productivity. Some may even help keep you on track during your Ironhack Bootcamp course.

So the classic model of work isn’t doing it for you anymore. Maybe you’re feeling blocked or trapped or too defined by what you do. You're drifting off at all of your work meetings and Instagram is teasing you with posts of distant friends’ ridiculously beautiful “office locations” #beachoffice. What if there was a way to live and work differently? A way to have more agency of your working hours, your location, your salary, your free time? Drumroll: enter freelancing. The popular and tested means to becoming your own boss in work and life! Ok cool! But how on earth do I pursue this? In her talk “Build Your Dream Life with the Freedom and Flexibility of Freelancing”, Ironhack alumni Clemence gives you all the tips and tricks of how to transition to become a freelancer. Over the last 2+ years she found the flexibility she wanted and is now seizing her dream life! So don’t sweat, we have a summary of her steps for you just here. 

If you’re unhappy with your current job, why not consider switching to tech careers like coding or web development? If you’re reading this, you probably already have thought about making the change, and that’s a smart move. The problem is, many people don’t get past that stage. After reading about long working hours, poor job security, and intimidating skills requirements, most people take the easy route and decide to stick with their current occupation. Don’t be like them. Whatever you’ve heard about the tech industry is probably wrong, and changing careers to coding is much easier than you think. Actually, it’s within almost anyone’s reach. Whether you’re a teacher, a retail worker, or a security guard, retraining won’t pose many problems.