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The Company Blog by IowaComputerGurus

ICG's popular an informative business blog covers a wide range of topics, including the latest tech news and updates, global website and application security issues, budgets and cost control, CIO best practices, website and application development best practices, and more. Every article is produced by our team and designed to inform, educate, and entertain.

When looking into the world of software development, you might encounter two common terms: .NET Core and .NET Framework. While they are both part of Microsoft’s .NET ecosystem, they serve different purposes and have distinct characteristics. Understanding the difference between .NET Core and .NET Framework is essential for making informed decisions about which platform best fits your project.

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Managing a website involves various technical and administrative tasks that often require the involvement of third-party vendors. Whether you’re working with developers, hosting providers, or support partners, granting website access to trusted vendors is a critical step for ensuring your website remains optimized and secure, particularly during ownership transitions. This article examines why vendor access is essential, the risks of not providing it, and best practices for securely managing access.

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Our Technical Whitepapers

Our white papers are always free to the community and are designed to deliver the best information and latest thinking possible on important development and technology topics. You will find valuable information on best practices, development, website and application security, disaster recovery, hosting and deployment, and much more.

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The Technical Blog by Mitchel Sellers

Mitch is the CEO and chief technical contributor at IowaComputerGurus. He is not only a Microsoft MVP, ASPInsider, and DNN MVP, he is also a published author and international speaker on technology and development topics. This blog is where he writes about the projects and solutions he is working on right now, recent developments in code, and why they are important.

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