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I'm a freelance writer and as you can see my pen name is Maxwell Payne, which some of you may see as a play on a name of a popular video game character, but I assure you that it was chosen for reasons which may never be known. I write a variety of articles

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Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Addicted to the Internet: 2 of 42
Are you addicted?This 'new' addiction is actually an officially reconized addiction in a few countries (I believe Japan recently launched a campaign to end it and in Amsterdam a group of researchers opened a clinic for video game addicts).There is a fine line between internet addiction and internet obession. I believe all of ... More..
Computers & Technology > Spam Why spammers spam: 1 of 10
Spam is unsolicited messages sent to one's e-mail inbox, instant messages, or even cell phones. Spam can also pop up in chat-rooms and forums across the internet. Spam is usually advertisements for some product or service; some of what is advertised are legit products, but much of spam is filled with offers and deals that are... More..
Computers & Technology > Virus Protection & Maintenance Tips on maintaining PC health: Computer viruses: 3 of 28
Computer viruses and malware can slow down your PC, damage your files and data, and even rob you of sensitive financial or personal information. You may pick up viruses, spam, and malware without even realizing it while browsing the web. Often times, the viruses operate on your system without you even noticing the damage they... More..
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software How to enhance your presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint: 2 of 16
How to use Microsoft Powerpoint with your presentations.Using Microsoft Powerpoint during your presentations can be a great aid to your presentation. When used properly, Powerpoint can truly enhance any presentation whether it be for a boardroom or a classroom.The problem is that many people use Powerpoint in an ineffective w... More..
Computers & Technology > Peripherals & Accessories Tips for buying PC speakers: 1 of 8
What to know when buying computer speakers.We use our computers these days for more then basic web surfing and typing. Many people watch movies, play video games, and listen to music on their computers. Audio cards and speaker systems for computers have become more sophisticated and offer better audio quality then built in sp... More..
Computers & Technology > Identity Theft & Internet Scams Should you get identity theft insurance or credit monitoring services?: 1 of 8
With all the talk in the media about identity theft and credit card fraud, many companies are selling identity theft insurance and credit monitoring services.But are these 'services' worth your hard earned money? Maybe people just assume that identity theft insurance will protect them and that credit monitoring services will ... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance Can you add more USB ports to your computer: 1 of 8
Adding more USB ports to your computer is easy and inexpensive to do. As more and more devices come onto the market that use USB connectivity, the demand for more ports isn't always recognized by computer makers. Fortunately there is a growing market of products to help you gain more USB ports for everything from USB mice and... More..
Computers & Technology > Virus Protection & Maintenance The best free anti virus software: 2 of 15
You can get great anti-virus software for free.You don't need to pay a penny for good anti-virus software because many organizations and people work hard to create, provide, and maintain open source and free license software. The best software should protect against viruses and hackers primarily; programs that also fight spam... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance Why adding RAM makes a computer faster: 3 of 21
RAM stands for Random Access Memory.Add more RAM for a faster computer.In its simplest terms RAM is the working memory of your computer. It is like your brain's short term memory. As your computer runs various tasks and processes, this RAM memory begins to fill up. This 'now' memory allows your computer to quickly and easily ... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade How to bid on eBay the smart way: 4 of 27
You find something on eBay that is a must have. Your first impulse is to bid right then and there and set your maximum bid as high as you'll think it'll take to secure that must have item. But there is a bit of a strategy to bidding online and if you rush into a bid you may be left empty-handed, end up overpaying, or miss out... More..