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I'm just an average internet addict. I come from a small town, and I like to play with stage lighting. I only write about things that I have a passion about, and I hope you do the same.

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Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips What to look for when buying a computer as a gift: 3 of 15
There are a number of factors one should always take into consideration when buying a computer, whether for themselves, or as a gift. However, when purchasing a computer as a gift, these factors are even more important. First and foremost is the efficiency of the computer itself. Secondly, what software does the computer com... More..
Computers & Technology > Consumer Electronics (Other) Are Monster cables better than regular RCA jacks?: 1 of 5
Monster is famous for their high-quality and high-price cables. What makes these cables worth so much? Is it the gold-plated connections? No, it's really not. Monster cables, when compared to other cables, perform only average, and often not as well. When it comes to the transmission of data, no cable you buy is going to mak... More..
Computers & Technology > Operating Systems Will Linux succeed on the personal desktop?: 4 of 19
GNU/Linux, more commonly known as Linux, is more than ready for the desktop. In fact, I'm using it right now. The only thing that is stopping Linux from succeeding is the unwillingness of people to learn something new. In recent years, several new distrobutions (or distros, as they are called) have sprung up, with an emphasi... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utils Benefits of Firefox: 5 of 15
Mozilla Firefox... You've probably heard of it, even if you don't use it. So you might be wondering, what's all the hype about? Well, Firefox has quite a few features that make it better than most browsers on the market. Sure, each browser has it's advantages, but Firefox has more than most. Most importantly is Mozilla Firef... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: What my dog means to me: 148 of 428
Over the years, I've discovered that love comes in many forms. One of the greatest is the form of warm, loving furry friends that share our lives, homes and hearts. Having endured the heartbreak of losing a beloved dog several years ago, I just didn't have the heart to get another dog quickly. It took time to mourn and griev... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) Should Internet community sites allow complete freedom of speech or should content be regulated for inappropriate material?: 21 of 57
How can you "restrict" an entity so large that it encompasses the entire world? The internet stretches into every country, every continent, and even outer space, thanks to modern satellites. The Internet is purely massive, and there is no limit to the content you can find. The problem is that some people feel that inappropri... More..
Computers & Technology > Hacking What to do if your home network is hacked: 2 of 4
So, your network has just been hacked... what do you do? Well, the most important thing is that you cannot simply ignore the threat. The moment you suspect your security has been compromised, you need to take steps to end the invasion, and then take steps to correct whatever damage may have been done. First, stopping the lea... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends How illegal music downloaders get caught: 1 of 2
People who download music illegally can be caught through a number of means. These means are logs, illegal intrusions, dummy files, and other (less popular) methods. The first method, logs, is the simplest, and most common. Whenever your computer accesses something on a web server, it is logged. The log file contains data on... More..
Computers & Technology > MP3 Players Product reviews: Meizu Miniplayer M6: 1 of 1
A few weeks ago, I purchased a Meizu Miniplayer. I needed a small MP3 player, preferably with video and photo capabilities. Needless to say, I have been nothing short of amazed. While most people see it as a Chinese knock-off of the Apple iPod, I honestly have to disagree, at least to some degree. While it does share a few s... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) Is MySpace a safe Internet venue for teens?: 40 of 71
Myspace is, quite frankly, only as safe as the users who frequent it. If users are on alert, and turn down requests that are obviously fake, it's fairly safe. But when users put out personal information and try to get the highest friend count possible, that's when a problem starts. When teenagers post half-naked pictures of ... More..