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Computers & Technology > Operating Systems Is Windows Vista worth the upgrade?: 6 of 44
The real question is "when should you upgrade your operating system (OS)?"There is really only one good reasons to upgrade your OS - your old OS doesn't do what you need it to do.Microsoft has a history of releasing bad software. I'm not picking on Microsoft (in fact some people will tell you that "all software is bad" not ju... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Money-saving tips: How to save money on video games: 4 of 28
Why does the typical video game cost $40-$70 upon release and then drop rapidly in price? The answer to that question also shows how to save money on video games.First an analogy...The video game business is becoming more like the movie business everyday. Big budget movies are promoted for months before they are released (jus... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips How to build a PC from scratch: 4 of 19
It can be an educational experience building a computer from scratch. Building your own PC is a worthwhile project if you are a computer "enthusiast" (you should build at least one). Or if you simply want a machine you can look at and say "I made that!" then go ahead and build a PC from "scratch." However make sure you "count... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible study: The New Testament: 1 of 3
A very short guide to the New TestamentThe "New" Testament, the second logical division of the Christian bible, consists of 27 individual books. These 27 books can be divided into the 4 gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), the book of Acts, the "Pauline epistles" (letters written by the apostle Paul), the "general epistle... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible study: Old Testament overview: 3 of 7
A very quick guide to the Old Testament.The "Bible" is the biggest selling book of all time. The Internet Public library (http://www.ipl.org/div/farq/bestsellerFARQ.html) quotes a book called "The Top Ten of Everything" which estimates that close to 6,000,000,000 copies of the Bible have been printed/sold/distributed (in more... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Should ESPN TV cover high school football games?: 2 of 4
ESPN's coverage of high school sports (not just football) will have minimal impact (good or bad). There are several reasons for this which can be broken into two broad categories: economic, and sociological.EconomicESPN will cover high school football games only if people watch the programs. ESPN is in the business of enterta... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football Coaches How football teams determine their draft needs each season: 1 of 2
Professional football teams determine their "draft needs" in many different ways. The general process is the same as any business hiring new employees.The "new employee hiring" process is broken into 4 stages, 1. determine organizational needs, 2. evaluate current personnel, 3. evaluate other hiring options, and 4. determine ... More..
Computers & Technology > Networking & IT Management How to fix DHCP server problems: 1 of 1
Each time you connect to the Internet you are using a DHCP server at some point (unless you have a static public IP address).Most DHCP servers are very stable with very little down time. Unfortunately, computers break, routers goes down, and sometimes the DHCP server doesn't act right. Fortunately fixing DHCP server problems ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Common mistakes NCAA candidates make: 1 of 1
If you are planning on competing in interscholastic sports there are a few simple steps you need to take.The NCAA:First a little background information.The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) describes itself as a "voluntary organization through which the nation's colleges and universities govern their athletics p... More..
Sports & Recreation > Wrestling The different styles of amateur wrestling: 1 of 1
Amateur wrestling is a great sport but it can be a little confusing at first.Wrestling is one of the oldest sports in existence (the "foot race" is probably older but some hardcore wrestlers will tell you that the "foot race" originated after a lost wrestling match, and the loser had to get away ...lol). Modern amateur wrestl... More..