Whether you have a PhD in IT, or whether you are just starting out, it is possible to use your knowledge in a meaningful way. You can learn more about different areas of information technology, get the latest news, and find others who share your interests when you read helpful blogs online. While there are plenty of older blogs on IT, you can also learn a great deal from the up and comers. Here are 50 great blogs on IT, all of them launched after January 1, 2010:

General IT News and Information

Keep up with the latest information technology trends and news. Interesting headlines, commentary and more related to what’s going on in the world of IT.

1. TechGlobeX: A great blog with news on technology, information and the latest gizmos.
2. 2lix: This online IT magazine has a number interesting stories, and is relative new.
3. Techno World: A look at IT, science and technology news.
4. anoraklab.com: Considers information technology news and information.
5. Technology Blogged: Considers news, reviews and more about technology, products and software.
6. HassanTech: News, information and tips related to information technology.
7. Daily Technology: Keep up with the latest news in technology news and reviews.
8. Technology 2 Reality: News and headlines related to the latest IT developments.

Computer Programming, Web Development and Software

Find out more about computers and how to program them. Great techniques, helpful hints, and more. Plenty of tips from knowledgeable professionals and amateurs on software and web development.

9. Computer and Technology Blog: A look at computers, programing and more related to information and technology.
10. Stefan’s Tech Notes: Software, web development and more related to computers and IT.
11. Raymund Macaalay’s Dev Blog: Information on software technology for IT professionals.
12. Rants and Apps: Plenty of programming rants and information IT professionals might find useful.
13. Qafoo: Looks at PHP and is concerned with web development.
14. Pragmatic Blog – Open ERP: A look at software and content management systems.

Computer Networks, Information Systems and Security

Understanding how computer networks and information systems work is important in the field of IT. If you want to learn more about this important aspect of information technology, as well as about information security, you can read the following blogs.

15. Networking Tips Blog: A look at different computer networking tips.
16. InfoReck: A great information security blog with helpful information on creating secure systems.
17. Halo Information Systems: Offers a blog about information security and systems management.
18. Lenny Zeltser on Information Security: Learn more about what it takes to keep your information secure.
19. Zach’ Posterous: Great blog about information, technology and hacking/penetration.
20. The Shivling: A look at topics related to information security.
21. www.coresec.org: Learn more about information security, get the latest software news, and more.
22. SecurityOrb: News related to computer and network security.
23. Security In-FOCUS: Keep up with the latest in IT security.

Applications and Gadgets

These blogs all relate to the development of applications. Additionally, there are some great gadget blogs as well. With mobile gadgets becoming an increasingly important part of the landscape, and with computers doing more than every before, it pays to know about software and applications.

24. Mobile Technology and Telecommunication: This blog looks at gadgets, apps and communication through technology.
25. Techiezlounge: Aimed mainly at mobile technology and information. Great blog related to apps and software.
26. Mobile Technology Blog: A look at mobile technology, gadgets and applications.
27. Technology2Reality: Considers different software and applications, and how they can be used to improve a variety of results.
28. Gadgets Blog: Reviews, news and information related to mobile apps, gadgets and other technology information.
29. Latest Technology Buzz: Gadgets, applications and more.
30. Technologies Blog: European blog looks at gadgets, software and applications, as well as IT and social media.
31. JK Technologies: Looks at software, apps and technology news. Plenty of great information for the IT professional.

Educational Technology

IT is playing a bigger role in education. Understanding how information technology can be used to enhance the educational process and connect learners to new opportunities is important.

32. Knowledge Management System (KMS) Blog: Takes a look at technology and education, and offers insights into IT and learning.
33. The Education Technology Blog: Find out more about using technology in education.
34. Educational Technology: This college professor looks at the role of technology and information in education.
35. ConnectedEd: Follow this blog about learning and technology.
36. Edudemic: A look at the world of education and technology. News and commentary as well.
37. Hack Education: A look at edtech, and what’s next.
38. Mr. Riley’s Blog: This computer science teacher can help you find answers to edtech questions.
39. Tech the Plunge: This long-time educator offers insights into technology in schools.

Health Care IT

If you are interested in a health care career, but don’t want to become a doctor or nurse, you can consider a career in health care information technology. We use tech all the time in health care, and being proficient in health care IT can be a real career advantage.

40. Wellness & Technlogy: If you can get approval to read this blog, it can be an interesting opportunity.
41. DVR PHX Blog: This is the health care technology blog from Desert Valley Radiology.
42. NaviNet Blog: A look at health care IT, as well as telemedicine and more.
43. The Medical Technology Blog: Learn more about med tech, as well as IT and computers.

IT Law

There are a number of issues associated with information and law in this age of technology. These blogs help you tackle them.

44. Intellectual Property and Information Technology Blog: A look at different laws related to technology and information.
45. Information Technology Law Blog: Looks at the latest news in IT law.
46. Kelly Law Blog: Information and news related to Internet law and more.
47. Technology Law Source: News, information and commentary on technology law.
48. Emerging Technology Law Blog: This blog has just been started, and offeres interesting insights into emerging tech.
49. Austin Technology Law Blog: A look at technology and law.
50. Marks and Secrets: This blog offers a look at Internet law, in addition to business law.

1. iMy: iMy offers a full MySQL client for the iPad and iPhone for running custom database queries, saving them and exporting results to Google spreadsheets.
2. MobileCan: A full PostgreSQL client for running custom database queries.
3. FTP on the Go: Allows you to log into an FTP server, edit and modify files. This app is available for both the iPad and iPhone.
4. PHP Cheat Sheet: Dictionary of PHP syntax. This one comes in handy for everybody sometimes.
5. RegEx Cheat Sheet: A pocket guide for regular expressions. Just like the app above; a great reminder we all need from time to time.
6. OmniFocus: This task management application allows you to create to do lists, as well as sync with documents on your desktop. This application can really help you stay organized, which is especially important if you bounce between office, home office and being on the road at client sites.
7. Instapaper: Instapaper is great combined with the iPad, which is basically designed for reading. Instapaper allows you to save websites for reading later. It also strips all the web looking gunk from the articles you read from those sites, so that you’re just left with the text, making the reading that much easier and more enjoyable.
8. Google Calendar: Check you Google calendar from anywhere. You never have to worry about being out of touch with your Google calendar just because you’re away for a few days. It really makes scheduling follow up appointments a breeze while you’re on the road.
9. Ego: A really great app for tracking Google Analytics on your website. You can see your Twitter followers and RSS subscribers, too. You never have to wonder about what’s going on with your site again. With the iPad, you can get much better charts and analytics than when using this app on the iPhone. You can also drill down to more detail.
10. Google Reader: Allows users to read subscribed blogs in a neat, fashionable application. This app really makes blogs look great on the iPad because of the enlarged format.
11. Analytics HD: If your responsibilities include tracking online server activity, this is the ideal app for doing that across many servers and sites. While it provides only a limited view of the total Google Analytics picture, it provides the right views- exceptional trending and stats that are necessary for quick checks and meetings.
12. AirSharing: A great way to share files: AirSharing allows you to mount your iPhone or iPad as a wireless drive on any computer, drag and drop files and then view them on your device.
13. Zumo Drive: A basic app for accessing your Zumo drive remotely.
14. Bento: Bento is one of the best organizational tools you can find. It comes with 25 ready to use database templates that you can use to help you organize any sort of information you have whether personal or business.
15. Drop Box for Ipad: Drop Box is the simplest way to sync and share files online and between multiple computers. It’s a lifesaver when you work in multiple locations.
16. TextNow for Ipad: One of the biggest advantages to having a big screen is how much faster and easier it becomes to communicate. With TextNow, texting becomes faster because it’s in a much larger format. It’s also free.

The iPad really has changed how we think about laptops, phones and personal productivity devices. It’s the perfect combination of portability and usability. But, even with all the benefits its size affords; it’s really the applications that make the iPad so perfect for so many situations. With these apps and many more that you’ll find, you can make your iPad the perfect companion for you when you’re away from the office, whether for personal reasons or for business.

1. bMonitor: bMonitor is perfect for the person who is responsible for server reliability at the office. If your server goes down, this Android app will notify you. You can customize many of the features on this great app.

2. Better Terminal Emulator: This app allows you to gain access to the Linux internals that reside in the Android.
3. Connect Bot:A dedicated SSH tool that can juggle multiple connections and color code the text just like a real shell would.
4. SwiFTP: This application allows you to FTP to your phone from any machine on the internet. You’ll love being able to do quick file transfers right to your Android.
5. GScript: GScript gives you the power to run shell scripts with the push of a button.
6. Wifi Buddy: Wifi Buddy is a Wifi network scanner tool. The screen shows all nearby Wi-Fi stations, the quality of their signal, and their chosen broadcast channel.
7. Wave Secure Mobile Security: Mobile security system that lets you protect your data, and ensures privacy in the event your phone is stolen.
8. Titanium Backup: A phone backup tool that can backup & restore all apps, even protected ones, with their data and their Market link. Can also save phone settings.
9. Advanced Task Killer: Kill any running app quickly and easily with this application.
10. Folder Organizer: This app lets you organize your apps, bookmarks, contacts and shortcuts by creating labels. You can also customize the icons for the labels that you create. You can really make your phone more organized and easier to use by taking advantage of this application.
11. Theft Aware: Theft Aware helps recover your lost or stolen Nokia or Android smartphone. It enables you to control and find your device in the event of loss or theft. It even reveals the identity of your theif.
12. Uber Keyboard: Adds features to your Android keyboard, including letting you type by talking.
13. COL Reminder: Use this app to program your phone to remind you of things you need to do.
14. FactBook: A reference app for your Android that can answer pretty much any question you can ask. Let’s say, for example, you want to know the population of Mexico. Well, with this app: just ask!
15. MAndFileBrowser: Open source Android file browser. Simple file browser with cut, copy and paste actions. This app is new with development still going on. Expect changes and upgrades in the future.
16. DejaOffice: DejaOffice is an Outlook, USB sync for your Android device developed by CompanionLink Software.
17. My SQL: This app allows you to select, insert and Update data in your MySql Database. Recall queries from the query history menu. Export query results to a CSV file User interface includes Horizontal Scrolling.
18. Advanced Launcher: Create shortcuts on your Android to any application or function. This app makes your Android much more user friendly.
19. Informant: Use your phone to record meetings or conversations. Can be set to record in advance, so that you don’t have to do anything to activate recording at the proper time.

With these 19 Android apps, you’re sure to find ways to make your job easier, your time more productive and to really use your Android phone to its maximum potential. You’re certain to want to go out and download many of these apps today. And, the best news is: many of them are free or nearly free!

1. BBC Click: Earlier known to be Click is a weekly BBC television programmee that covers news and recent developments in the world of consumer technology as shown by the Spencer Kelly. Totally, there are three sections of the programme, including 30 minute programme, the first is produced for a UK audience and shown on BBC News, and the second is produced for a global audience, aired on BBC World News.
2. Guardian Tech: It is for the technical branch of The Guardian, a British national daily and newspaper having ownership of the Guardian Media Group. Guardian founded in 1821 is unique among all the prominent British newspapers. The Guardian has around certified average circulation of 283, 063 copies in and around March 2010. The Guardian has the second largest online readership of any English-language newspaper in the world, after the New York Times.
3. FragDolls: It is a team of professional female gamers appointed by Ubisoft to promote the video games and showcase the presence of women in the gaming industry. These gamer girls play and promote games at industry and game community events, compete in tournaments, and participate daily in online gamer geek activities. The Frag Doll was started back in 2004 as an open call for gamer girls having competitive gaming skills. The Frag Dolls soon ablazed and came into limelight with Rainbow Six 3: Black Arrow tournament in a shut-out at their debut tournament appearance.
4. Tech Crunch: Now one of the leading and pioneering weblog was founded on June 11,2005 and is dedicated intensively for profiling reviews over and around new internet products and companies.   More than covering additional new companies it also provides profile for already existing companies that have curved out a distinct niche in field of new media technologies. TechCrunch has now grown into a network of technology focused sites offering a wide range of content and new media. It has now other associated sites like crunch base, crunch gear, Mobile crunch, Tech Crunch IT and Tech Crunch Europe, France and Japan respectively.
5. iJustine: This account is for Justine Ezarik, who is an American viral video comedienne, actress, freelance graphic, web designer and video editor. She is primarily is based at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.   Other name by which she is known to others is iJustine, a lifecaster that get into touch with her thousand of viewers on her Jusutin.tv channel. Entirelym she has made around 360 videos, including satire on subjects like lost and parkour. She, sometime even is described as a lifecasting star a new media star or one of the most famous lifecasters.

1. ASP Programming: When on a broader platform and with intense programming reference things are discussed then ASP arrives at the top and there is considered as a technology involving various scripting languages like Java Script and VB Script. This program helps to learn and become familiarize with dynamic and interactive nature of ASP that has helped it to become a modulated server-side technology.
2. Learn Computer Repair Today: At be your own it, you can learn computer with an effective easiness and do also learn how to do computer repair when it goes into any sort of trouble or problem. After learning from this computer learning program you can go into situation where you can even start making money by fixing computer problems.
3. C Programming: This program as stated and provided by the Steve Holmes, from the University of Strathclyde Center in Glasgow and is an awarded wide-ranging lecture and tutorial on learning and C computer programming. This course let programmers to be introduced with C language. However, this program also necessitates learning and having bit programming experience inclusive features of the C.
4. Computer Engineering: Here you can have programs as provided by the Utah State University containing different courses for advanced learners into the area of electrical and computer engineering program. This entire program includes topics like syllabus, homework assignments and solutions.
5. AJAX Programming: This online program was provided around 2006 by Sun Microsystems and Sang Shin. This program includes quite helpful tutorials and guides on all possible components exist into and within AJAX and other related applications to it.
6. Rapidintake: In order to go into an elearning system that is easy to learn there are Rapid Intake’s award winning e-learning software tools that are too helpful in creating interactive computer based training courses in a browser on computer desktop. This entire set of computer learning is based upon Adobe Flash without any computer programming learning skills.

PhD in General Information technology is one of the most popular programs offered to those IT experts who are too busy to attend regular classes. This area of specialization will allow you as an IT expert to design a program that will help you meet your specific career goals. The program is offered at Capella University. Another PhD program that is available at Capella University is PhD in Information Technology education. Pursuing this program will enable you to gain the expertise needed for teaching IT at the postsecondary level.

Capella University also offers a Doctor of Philosophy program in Information Technology Management. This specialization will equip you with all the knowledge that you need to break new ground in the growing and challenging field of IT. This knowledge will give you the leadership skills that will enable you to come up with innovative technology that can be used to advance IT techniques. You can pursue a similar program titled Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership Information Systems and technology that is offered at the University of Phoenix.

Before you apply for a PhD program in IT, you have to ensure that you meet all the requirements set out for the particular program that you want to pursue. For instance, you have to have done a Masters Degree in an IT related program before you are allowed to do a PhD. Most colleges have a specific time when you are supposed to make your applications. However, if you want to pursue the program through an online college, you can apply any time. Most of these programs normally take four to seven years to complete. If you choose to apply for a full time program, you will most likely take not more than four years.

Online Colleges which offer PhD programs in Information Technology are very popular because they allow the students more flexibility than the traditional colleges. Most people who apply for these PhD degree programs are normally busy professional who hardly ever have time for anything else apart from their work. Therefore, most of them normally opt for online degrees since they can study at their own pace. If you are an IT expert you will gain a lot when you apply for a PhD program in any top IT colleges.