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I received a B.A. degree in both Computer Science and Religion in May of 2007. Currently, I am the IT manager for a small millworks company by day and a website programmer for a company which I am well on my way to becoming part owner of by night.

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Computers & Technology > Hardware (Other) How to build your own computer: 1 of 24
Building your own computer can be a very rewarding and money-saving task. Though this process used to be limited to only the geeks, anyone can do it now. This article will include advice on purchasing parts, including how to make sure that parts are compatible, and how to assemble the computer. The first step is choosing you... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design How to keep website visitors on your site: 1 of 5
The ability to retain website traffic is a fundamental element of creating a successful website. Repeat visitors are the online equivalent of having loyal customers at a store. They'll contribute to the website's success both by being there themselves, and by spreading the word about your website to others. While the website... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design Web design tips: The pros and cons of splash pages: 1 of 5
Your splash page will communicate something to your user, but if you aren't careful about its use, your intended "welcome" could turn into a "go away"! One thing you must keep in mind when setting up a splash page is that the user is visiting your website to find some sort of information, and you are intentionally putting so... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design How to make external CSS style sheets: 1 of 4
External cascading style sheets are the best of three options - in-line styles, embedded style sheets, and external style sheets - for assigning styles to your website. Before learning to create one, one should first know what an external cascading style sheet is and why one should be used. "External" means that this style s... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design Web design tips: HTML best practices: 2 of 6
Adhering to some consistent practices can make designing even the most complex websites much easier, as well as provide a professional touch to your website. We'll start by talking about a few practices that can be used throughout the website, then cover a few more specific methods working from the top of the page down. You ... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design Web site development: Why learning CSS can be beneficial: 2 of 4
Good CSS will enhance the website experience for both the user and the designer, and can provide a handful of small benefits to the hosting service. It can save time, reduce the amount of resources required by the website, provide a uniform look across multiple pages on a website, make editing a website's layout a breeze, an... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utils How your computer locates a website: 1 of 2
Aren't you glad you don't have to remember the IP address of every website you visit? You have DNS to thank for that! Your DNS (Domain Naming System) servers are set up as a part of your network configuration. You may have entered their IP addresses manually, or they may have been assigned to your computer by a DHCP (Dynamic... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Halo Wars (Xbox 360): 2 of 3
If you're a veteran of RTS games and a fan or Ensemble's older games, don't buy Halo Wars. If you're new to the RTS genre, by all means, play it. It's a great introduction to RTS games. For those who are used to RTS games, you'll be a little disappointed with many aspects of the game. Your choices for building a base a very ... More..
Computers & Technology > Software & Web Development SQL by Design: How to choose a primary key: 5 of 5
Choosing an appropriate primary key can prevent many headaches, both for you and for the end user of your software. What exactly is "appropriate" may vary from one situation to another, however. Here are the key pieces of information for choosing a primary key. A primary key is a field in a database table that will uniquely ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Super Mario Bros. 2 (NES): 4 of 4
Super Mario Bros. 2 was an excellent game, and so was Super Mario Bros. 2. The Japanese and American versions of this game had nothing in common, so let's take a look at both! The Japanese version of Super Mario Bros. 2 worked very similarly to the first Super Mario Bros. for the NES. It was later released under the title "S... More..