Ken Gagne

Ken Gagne, a former editor for Computerworld, covers gaming, crowdfunding, and retrocomputing. You can see him on the YouTube channel Gamebits and hear him as host of the Polygamer and IndieSider podcasts. Learn more about him at KenGagne.com.

The Latest from Ken

Slideshow

Tech luminaries we lost in 2016

We say a fond farewell to 18 men and women who left a lasting impression on the tech industry.

Review

Review: <i>Steve Jobs</i> offers more Hollywood fiction than fact

The latest movie about Apple's iconic leader, Steve Jobs, throws adherence to the truth out the window. But it's still a captivating look at the man.

Review

New Jobs movie: A quieter, more authentic portrait

"Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine" opens today and explores the question of why so many people were so moved by a man who has been described as ruthless, egocentric and cruel.

Techbits by Ken Gagne

Crash Override Network combats online harassment

The Internet is becoming a more dangerous place, with trolls and pranksters able to escalate online grievances into real-world threats. But the tide may be turning, as more intended victims start to fight back.

Slideshow

Tech luminaries we lost in 2014

In MemoriamSome reached for the stars. Others had two feet on the ground. They were pioneers, inventors, rocket scientists, authors, scholars and entrepreneurs. You might not know their names, but you know their products, their...

How-To

Doxxing defense: Remove your personal info from data brokers

Don't want your home address or other personal info published to the world? This weekend, take an hour or two to make yourself a less visible target.

Review

Hands-on: WordPress 4.0 adds useful features to a rich platform

WordPress 4.0, the latest version of the popular content management system, adds an improved rich-content editor and plugin discoverability to an already feature-full platform.

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Review: Halt and Catch Fire adds sizzle to PC history

AMC's new TV series harks back to the early days of PCs -- but drama, not desktops, takes center stage.

Feature

Best Places spotlight: Career development is a strong suit at Caesars Entertainment

Managers at the No. 11 Large organization on our 2014 Best Places to Work in IT list go the extra mile to help workers succeed.

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Best Places spotlight: AMC Theatres attracts IT pros with cutting-edge tech

Ample opportunities to learn keep techies engaged at the No. 51 large organization on Computerworld's 2014 Best Places to Work in IT list.

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Premier 100 IT Leader: Ger Purcell

Collaboration and employee development are two of this IT leader's priorities.