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I was born in and now live in Belgium. I discovered Helium in February 2006 and I enjoy writing for this site. I reached a degree of bookkeeper in 1982 and I try to follow all the financial news worldwide.

My hobbies are running, taking pictures and travelling.

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Computers & Technology > Software & Web Development Hottest programming language trends among developers: 1 of 18
Programming language trends among developers have changed during the last centuries. Many years ago most people started to learn Basic which was useful for writing some easy programs and understanding the ropes of programming. This programming language is useful to get knowledge about the fundamentals to learn programming bu... More..
Computers & Technology > Consumer Electronics (Other) Pros and cons of the Blu-Ray Disc: 1 of 11
A blue ray disk seems to become the new standard of dvd's. But at the moment there are many disadvantages. In the first place at the moment you can't play your cd's and dvd's in a blue ray disk player. I think in the future they will find a system that it is possible but at the moment that the first blue ray disk player appe... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade The ease of online shopping: 3 of 26
Buying products online started off as a new trend of shopping, but has become very popular. The advantages of shopping online are vast, with few disadvantages. Whether or not to shop online depends of course on which products you want to buy as sometimes you might prefer to first see a demonstration. In those cases you may w... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Top 10 reasons cell phones have become essential for modern living: 3 of 25
Technology has changed our lives and we can't imagine a world anymore without cell phones. Cell phones have become essential for modern living because It makes our lives easier and much more convenient. Most everyone uses a cell phone nowadays for a variety of tasks. It is not only a gadget to make phone calls but you can us... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips Tips for buying a laptop as a gift: 1 of 8
Buying a laptop as a gift is not an easy job because you need to know for which appliances the computer will be used. The prices of laptops decreased very much the last years but it is still too expensive if it doesn't fit the requirements of the one you want to surprise with such a wonderful gift. Almost everyone use a comp... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utils How to improve your Internet browsing: 2 of 15
Almost every computer user spends every day a lot of time in Internet browsing. It is really useful to improve your Internet browsing to gain time for finding the right information or to have fast access to the site you want to open. There are many things you can do for efficient working and improving your Internet browsing.... More..
Computers & Technology > VCRs, DVD Players & Recorders How to copy VHS home videos to DVDs: 1 of 7
Many people have still video tapes with movies or memories they want to cherish forever. Within a few years you can't buy a new video recorder anymore and it is time to transfer your old video tapes into DVD. It is even now difficult to buy a new recorder because most companies have stopped production and are aware of the di... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues How cell phones create new issues of public rudeness: 8 of 46
Most everyone uses a cell phone nowadays. Today's lifestyle has changed and cell phones have an impact on our private life. No matter where you are, on the street, on a train, in a restaurant or at the airport, you will almost see someone who is calling on his/her cell phone. Cell phones can be annoying and it is almost impo... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) Surprising ways identity thieves can get your personal information: 3 of 17
Identity theft is a big problem nowadays and we need to be aware how people try to get your personal information. It is not only a matter of installing the necessary security software on your computer but you also need to be careful how you handle with certain emails and avoid giving personal and financial information to som... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Tips & Tricks Tips for finding the perfect cell phone for your needs: 3 of 16
Cell phones have become an essential for most people today and as a result the market for cell phones has grown very large. It seems almost every month you can find the latest phone with a new design or with more added features. Finding the perfect cell phone for your needs is not always as easy as it looks. It is not a matt... More..