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Hello my name is Matt. I am a philosopher by major choice in college. That information right there should already tell you something about me. If you have ever taken a philosophy course that is. Currently though I am only a part to quarter time philosopher.

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Computers & Technology > Virus Protection & Maintenance Avoid damage to your computer: What to watch out for on the net: 1 of 4

There is a saying in the computer industry. "The safest computers are those that are not hooked up to a network." There is a second saying as well. "A computer is as secure as its weakest link." That weakest link is human beings. The Internet is a complicated beast. Many people have a rudimentary knowledge of networking, pro...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Breaking up: 10 of 32

"A few simple words" I wake to muffled sounds coming from our bedroom. At least it used to be our bedroom, now days it was her bedroom. Last night I slept on the couch. Except that this is more of a loveseat than a couch. The morning air finds me groggy and sore from the Benadryl taken the evening before. Normally I would ha...
Computers & Technology > Hacking Protecting yourself from the dangers of WiFi in public places: 1 of 3

Free wireless access is popping up everywhere these days. While this free Internet access is easy and convenient there is some risk involved. When connected to an open network that requires no password, the data that flows between your computer and the wireless router is unencrypted. While normally not a problem, a person wi...
Food & Drink > Coffee How to make great coffee in a drip coffee maker: 12 of 28

Dreary eyed and sluggish, he gropes his way to the kitchen to put on a pot of coffee. This is a necessity that many working citizens find they cannot live without. Out of the tin coffee can the grounds are scooped. Into a cheap bleached filter they go. Pour in some tap water, set the filter, and flip it to on. Soon the coffe...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Silence: 80 of 181

The silence like a prison keeps me lost in thought so dark and deep. When I feel like getting out I break the silence with a shout
Computers & Technology > Operating Systems Top Linux commands for new users: 3 of 6

Linux as an operating system has come a long way in the past few years. It is quite possible to work effectively without ever having to enter commands in via the shell. However even if one is intimidated by the shell a few basic commands are still good to know. Below is a list of 10 Linux commands that will help one become l...
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) What is hacking and reverse engineering? (written by a computer hacker): 1 of 2

The term Hacker is a misconstrued term. Traditionally the term hacker was applied to anyone who was good with computers, specifically when it came to programming them. The media then got hold of this word and applied it to anyone that committed crimes using a computer. The present writer is going to assume that for this arti...
Computers & Technology > Software & Web Development How to find out more about open source software: 3 of 5

Computer users all over the world continue to shell out hundreds of dollars every year on software. What they don't know is that much of the software that they are currently buying has competitors that are free and open-source. Open-source software is not always necessarily free. The only thing that open-source software main...
Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips Which computer is best for the music-minded: Mac or PC?: 2 of 3

The age old debate continues, Mac or PC? The reality is that ones choice will be based on what they are using the computer for. Artists tend to be drawn more towards macs because of their ease of use. Gamers are drawn to Windows because of the sheer volume of games available. Software developers tend to be drawn to both depe...
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Safe ways of destroying your confidential data when dumping your PC: 3 of 4

Computer users are always faced with a dilemma when they upgrade to a new computer. That dilemma is what to do with the old PC. Many choose to donate it, while others simply junk it or sell it at a garage sale. Regardless of what one does with their old computer, they need to be aware of the personal information that still r...