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I am a Christian, tech junkie, Republican, economic libertarian, meat eater, gamer, open source advocate, blogger, web designer, journalist, and human.

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Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips If you only have one computer, should you choose a desktop or a laptop?: 1 of 33

Desktop or Laptop? The question seems almost out of date. However, let's take a quick look at the pros and cons of picking a laptop over a desktop. CONS * Desktops are cheaper * Desktops have more storage * Desktops have more power * Desktops are easier to upgrade PROS * Portability * The Price Gap is closing * The Power Gap...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I'm a console gamer: 1 of 17

Why am I a console gamer? The short list: 1. History 2. Single purpose 3. Consistency 4. Compatibility 5. Better games I've been a console gamer since the Intelevision and the Atari 2600. I grew up with them. I've had a ton of consoles throughout my life. Intelevision, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 7800, Nintendo Entertainme...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: What my dog means to me: 108 of 393

Growing up, I never had a pet. Once or twice a cat "found us" and I took care of it for a little while, and of course, there were the occassion goldfish that stopped by for a week or two, but nothing long lasting. I didn't really know how much I missed out on. Fast forward to the present day, as a new husband and stepdad, I ...
Computers & Technology > MP3 Players, Radio & Audio Devices Guide to inexpensive MP3 players: 2 of 5

When looking for an inexpensive mp3 player, there are 4 main things to consider. 1. Price 2. Features 3. Storage Size 4. Ease of use 5. Available peripherals The most popular mp3 player, of course, is the iPod. The iPod is powerful in areas 4 and 5. But there are tons of mp3 players out there that beat the iPod, by far, i ar...
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Voice over IP (VOIP) explained: 3 of 4

There is a lot of confusion about this new thing called VOIP, or Voice Over Internet Protocol. As a long time user, (over a year) of the technology, I'd like to try to explain. There are a few different ways that VOIP works. The basic idea has been around for years, but a recent shift in how it is handled has made it a direc...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Why did the Game Boy Micro lose out to the Game Boy Advance: 3 of 3

When comparing the Game Boy Micro and the Game Boy Advance SP, one needs to acknowledge that they were not actually competitors. Both products were made by the same company, Nintendo, and played the same games. The difference, other than form factor, was that the Game Boy Advance SP could play old school Game Boy games, (The...