Problem: Article: A lot of companies will not require their IT staff earn a secondary degree in computer science, but will require that applicants have some prior computer education or skills. To be a competitive applicant, take at least 1 or 2 courses in computer science at an accredited institution. Earning a certificate or a degree in computer science or a related field is a good way to demonstrate your technical competence and knowledge base to potential employers, so it’s worthwhile to pursue an actual degree if you can. This can be something as simple as working at a help desk or in a computer lab while you’re in school. Any job that involves working closely with computers and providing technical support to other people will help give you a foot in the door when you go to apply for full-time IT jobs.  Many colleges offer work-study programs for their students to work part-time while they’re in school. See if you can use this type of program to get a job in your school’s computer lab or as part of their technical support staff. If you can’t get an IT or IT-adjacent job, see if you can find an internship that would involve the same skills and responsibilities. This is the next best way to gain entry into the IT industry. Any job that involves inspecting for errors, solving problems in complicated systems, or interacting with clients will give you skills you can also use in an IT job. Work this type of job to build your resume and develop your relevant skills while you pursue your computer education and apply for IT jobs.  For example, working as a car mechanic involves inspection and problem solving skills that you can use to demonstrate your fitness for an IT job involving similar responsibilities. Be sure to list the relevant skills that were involved in this job on your resume so that it stands out when you go to apply for an IT job. This is normally when large companies begin to recruit college graduates for IT positions, so this is the most opportune time to start sending out applications. Applying early also gives you ample time before you actually graduate to find a job!  Attend job fairs held at or near your college to find out which companies are actively hiring graduates for IT positions. You can also talk to someone at your school’s career center to get some help finding IT job openings at different companies.
Summary: Take courses or earn a degree in computer science. Work a general IT or IT-adjacent job, if possible. Accumulate transferable skills in a non-IT job if you can’t work an IT job. Begin applying for IT jobs in the fall semester before you graduate.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Important Note: I would urge caution when enabling Oracle Java 7 in your web browsers, due to the fact there have been many numerous security flaws and exploits. Essentially, by enabling Oracle Java 7 in your web browsers if a security flaw or exploit is discovered this is how the bad guys break in and compromise your system. For more information on security flaws and exploits in Java see the following website: Java Tester

SUMMARY: To enable your Java plug-in in your web browsers you must make a symbolic link from the web browsers plug-in directory to the location of the Java plug-in included in your distribution of Oracle Java.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Use a hose to spray inside the wheel spokes, on the surface of the wheel, and around the lug nuts. This will loosen up the grime and brake dust that has collected on the wheel, prepping the wheels for treatment.  If you have a pressure washer, use this to provide a stronger stream of water. Some examples of aluminum wheel cleaner are P21S Gel Wheel Cleaner and SONAX Wheel Cleaner, but any non-acidic, aluminum wheel cleaner will do. Spray the cleaner over the surface of the wheels, inside of the spokes, and around the lug nuts.  You can find aluminum wheel cleaners at a mechanic shop, a superstore (for example, Walmart) or online on Amazon. If you want to make your own aluminum wheel cleaner at home, you can try combining lemon juice and soda and using this as a cleaner. You can also wash the wheel with dawn detergent and water, and then sprinkle on baking soda to scrub. In both of these cases there is an abrasive material (soda or baking soda) which serves to scrub off grime. Scrub the surface of the wheel, inside the spokes and around the lug nuts. You may need special, wheel-specific brushes or a toothbrush to get into hard to reach areas. If the wheel starts to dry, add more water to it as you scrub. Scrubbing a dry wheel might scratch the finish.  To reach in and scrub inside the spokes, use a cone brush. To get around the lug nuts, use a lug nut brush. Both kinds of brushes should be available at mechanic shops. A soft-bristled brush will prevent you from scratching the finish on the wheel. The wheel wells are a prime spot for caked in dirt and grime. Use a stiffer brush in this area, as a soft bristled brush probably won’t do the trick. A long-handled brush can be helpful for reaching into the well. A soft-bristled brush is a bad fit for the wheel wells. You need soft bristles on the wheel surfaces and stiff bristles on the wheel wells. Now that you’ve scrubbed away dirt and dust, use the hose to rinse the entirety of the wheel, directing water into the spokes, up to the wheel well, and in the lug nut holes. Let the wheel sit for a few minutes to dry, and use a clean rag to lightly remove residual dust.
Summary:
Rinse down the wheels and the surrounding areas. Spray aluminum wheel cleaner over the surface of the wheels. Agitate the cleaner with a soft-bristled brush, periodically applying water. Scrub down the wheel wells with all-purpose cleaner and a stiff brush. Rinse and dry the wheel with a clean cloth to remove leftover dust.