Miriam ney, program manager at microsoft

As a Program Manager, I work in product development and am generally responsible for designing and describing new features of software. In my work I define the requirements for the next version by market and customer analysis and then implement them together with software developers. Typical activities include internet research, client meetings, concept presentations, requirements specification and general project management during implementation. A normal workday is characterized by meetings, one-on-one conversations, and office activities that include all of the above, as well as infrequent travel to clients or attendance at conferences with presentations.

Why did you decide to study computer science at that time??

The fun of solving problems logically and the interest in trying out new technologies led me to study computer science. In addition, I was attracted by the wide range of opportunities in computer science, which allow you to take many paths. Furthermore, the possible career fields are diverse and the job opportunities are good.

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Your game, your rules. Matchmaking they control.

Part of our dedicated game server hosting solution, combine the right players in the right place at the right time – with out-of-the-box multiplay integration for our enterprise customers. Currently in closed beta.

The 2023 Unity Gaming Report is here. Get data to make informed decisions about your game. Get the report

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What are cat-tools? An overview

Please do not confuse: there are people who confuse the use of CAT tools with machine translation. A maschninal translation (MT) is automatic, i.e. without the intervention of a human translator. CAT tools, on the other hand, merely support the translator in his or her work, which is why they are referred to as “computer-assisted translation”. The abbreviation CAT stands for computer-aided translation or. computer-assisted translation.

Components of a CAT tool

Probably the most crucial components of a CAT tool are the translation memory system (TM or TMS) and the terminology database.

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Test: lioncast lm20 gaming mouse

The Lioncast LM20 gaming mouse is delivered in a cardboard box in different shades of blue with a hinged front, which is held closed by Velcro fasteners. On the front of the box there is a picture of the mouse, as well as the Lioncast logo and three very important features: 16.400 DPI, 12 buttons and a weight system. On the back is another picture of the mouse and even more details. All information on the box can be read in German as well as in English. When you open the box, you’ll see that besides the mouse, there’s also a manual, a plastic box for the metal rods of the weight system, and a small disc with the mouse’s software. The mouse is also usable without the disc, since it only contains the software to personalize the mouse. But more on that later.

Design, ergonomics and keyboard layout

The LM20 is rather inconspicuous and kept completely in black, while an LED, which can shine in different colors, provides for a visual accent. The sides of the mouse are in glossy black, while the rest is in matte black. The left side has an additional rubberized part, which gives more grip for the thumb. The width of the mouse is pretty good, so the whole hand has room on it and can be used well with any holding technique. The 12 buttons (11 of which are freely programmable) of the mouse are all basically well placed and easy to reach. Only the DPI+ and the DPI- button as well as the “back” button are not so easily accessible during gameplay. However, these shouldn’t be used frequently in games in this form either. Since the keys are programmable, it is recommended not to assign important keys to them. The profile button on the underside is not accessible during normal use, but should also be pressed before starting a game. Most of the buttons are very easy to press and offer a low resistance as well as a short travel and also the 3-way scroll wheel scrolls very precisely and has hardly any resistance. However, this is a bit harder to press than the other buttons. The only other slightly harder button to press is the double-click button, which is located next to the left mouse button at the top. Here I would have expected a little less resistance, even if it’s not really too much, it’s just noticeable.

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Cryptocurrencies and taxes: tools for crypto tax returns

Those who trade in cryptocurrencies must deal with the correct taxation of income. Basically, every trade is a tax-relevant event that must be reported to the tax office. Also, if a tax advisor is consulted, he needs support for the crypto tax return. A complete tax report of crypto transactions is inevitable here. Relief is promised by a crypto tax tool that accurately prepares crypto trades.

Crypto tax return tools

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4 Tips to get started on the topic of it safety

Who does not know the? You find a sensitive document in your team folder that all team members have access to, and you wonder: is this really okay?? Or your team stores your passwords in a Word document and you think: Is this really secure??

In this article, we show you how to get started with IT security in your company if you do not yet have a security concept. We’ll go over the four most important areas you should consider in your concept.

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12 Factors that stress us engineers out

We software engineers sometimes work under questionable conditions. I have experienced a project team that had to go live at one o'clock in the morning with an overall system that had been developed over the last few months. Part of this system was a customized SAP solution for storing subscriber data. This SAP system had 120(!) Changes that had not yet been put into production. The team had accumulated them over the course of a year due to lack of testing capacity. What would happen if you actually "transported" those 120 changes that night?

When I see something like this, I ask myself questions:

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