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Matt Christensen - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
I am a software engineer with a degree in computer science from Bradley University. I have worked in the education field helping schools integrate technology into the classroom before becoming an engineer. I also coach basketball and am a volunteer firefighter. I have been married for nearly 3 years and am expecting our first child soon.
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Matt Christensen Email Alerts
- Vista Anyone?
[Computers-and-Technology:Software] Well Vista has been around for about a year now. I for one have not made the switch from XP. To be honest I don't plan to either. When you compare what's right with XP to what's wrong with Vista there is just no reason to switch right now. Especially if you're an IT director considering changing your whole infrastructure.
- Handheld Devices in the Classroom
[Computers-and-Technology:Mobile-Computing] When I was in education all the rage was technology in the classroom. The rage wasn't technology in general but rather hand held devices or palm pilots of some variety. Although I have been removed from a classroom for a couple of years now nothing has changed. PDA's do not aid in learning.
- Cut School Technology Costs
[Computers-and-Technology:Software] One of the biggest costs for schools is software. Software can be expensive on its own, and then add in that you need a license to cover all the machines that will use it.
- Careful What You Post
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Security] I recently signed up for facebook. One of those everyone is doing it so why not me. It's really a good site. I like it much more than myspace. It has allowed me to reconnect to my old friends from Bradley.
- Smoking is Bad - Don't Sue!
[Health-and-Fitness:Quit-Smoking] Big tobacco is always in the news for one lawsuit after another. A recent news story caught my attention and upset me. A woman was suing a tobacco company for close to 80 million dollars because her husband had died of lung cancer which developed due to a life long smoking habit.
- Considering the Switch - Think Again
[Computers-and-Technology:Personal-Tech] Recently I have been strongly considering making the big switch. That's right jumping from Microsoft to Apple. I am doing more and more with digital media and ilife is an amazing digital media application. The issue with me has always been price.
- Reduce Your Spam
[Computers-and-Technology:Personal-Tech] Spam is a problem we all deal with. You would be hard pressed to find someone that does not get at least one spam email message a day. What can be done about it? That is a very good question. It may seem that fighting spam is a never ending battle. Well it is a never ending battle but there are some things you can do to make your spam problem smaller.
- Securing your Wireless Network
[Computers-and-Technology:Personal-Tech] You should obviously secure your wireless router if you are using one on your home network. Ok that’s great but how do you do that? Well it’s simple. First gain access to your router.
- IE7 Out of Beta - Review
[Computers-and-Technology:Software] Microsoft has officially released Internet Explorer 7. After months of being in beta testing it has been released and added to Windows Update. I was worried that many of my websites would not render correctly in IE7. While testing the beta many PHP web apps did not perform correctly. However, the final release renders all of my sites correctly.
- Google Releases New Features for Documents and Educators
[Computers-and-Technology:Software] Google has been busy lately releasing a couple of new features. First up is Docs and Spreadsheets.
- Windows Not Valid After Reinstall
[Computers-and-Technology:Software] Obviously the first thing you should do after a fresh install is get all of the recent updates to protect your computer. To my surprise when I tried to run windows update I got an error that my copy of XP could not be validated and it must not be genuine. How can that be?
- Hardwood Floors - Easy to Install
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Wood flooring can greatly improve the value of your home. They look great, easy to maintain and clean, cheap to install, and long lasting.
- Myspace Hacked
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Security] Recently on myspace an ad would show up for DeckOutYourDeck... However, this ad was no ordinary ad for deck lovers. This ad would actually infect your computer with malware.
- Marijuana Should Remain Illegal
[Legal] The debate to legalize marijuana has gone on for some time. Today I will add my two cents to the debate.
- Google Pages Offer Free Hosting - Easy Way to Get on the Net
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Web-Hosting] With the Internet the way it is today, if you do not have a website you are nothing. You do not exist. Luckily, anyone can have a web presence for free. That's right absolutely free.
- Google Checkout
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Ecommerce] Google has recently released its latest application – Google Checkout. This is supposed to be Google's counterpart to Pay Pal. Google Checkout has two parts. A merchant side for those selling products or services on the internet and a user side for those wanting to buy those products and services.
- Can't Watch This
[Recreation-and-Sports] Throughout history men and women have competed. Weather it is who makes more money or who can perform a particular sport better, men and women love to compete. Men and women were not created equal.
- American Cultural Patterns
[News-and-Society:Politics] A dominant American cultural pattern that was omitted form the test is American’s feeling of dominance. Many Americans feel they are superior to other countries and cultures.
- Getting What is Due
[Reference-and-Education:College-University] College athletes whose names are used to make profits for their schools should receive some portion of the profit. Universities are moneymaking entities that currently profit from free labor of their athletes.
- Gambling Guidelines
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Casino-Gambling] Risk takers don’t have to be daring stunt men. Being a risk taker means doing something with the potential of a great loss. Many people are risk takers of the mind. For example gamblers risk money and sometimes physical danger without diving from an airplane or being a stunt man. Gamblers risk money by placing bets on just about anything.
- Net Neutrality is Necessary
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online] The phrase net neutrality has been bounced around on the news sites a lot lately. So what is net neutrality and how will it effect you?
- 7 Applications Worth Checking Out
[Computers-and-Technology:Software] The following is a list of 7 software applications or web services to keep your computer safe and make your computing experience better.
- Wiretapping is a Must
[News-and-Society:Politics] A lot of people are upset with the government and the NSA for acknowledging the millions of citizen's phones have been tapped. I have a hard time being upset about this. I love America. I enjoy the freedoms we have because we live in this free country.
- Immigration - Heated Problem
[News-and-Society:Politics] Immigration in the US is a heated topic as of late. The problem is with illegal immigrants from Mexico. Citizens are upset that illegals are taking jobs, not paying taxes, but at the same time taking advantage of government programs.
- Pain at the Pump
[Business] Everyone is feeling the pinch to the pocketbooks at the pumps these days. What can be done? Should anything be done? In this capitalist society it is not the duty of the government to interfere.
- Google Calendar - Best Calendar Program Hands Down
[Computers-and-Technology:Software] Google has released its calendar feature. As with most things google releases I love it. I know what you’re thinking. What’s the big deal its just an ordinary calendar program.
- Myspace Not to Blame for Predators
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Security] There are plenty of internet predators out there. The popular website myspace has been in the hot seat because such internet predators have been posing on myspace to seduce young people.
- AOL Email Tax Will Never Work
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online] AOL has announced that it will changed its email service. They plan on charging for email in order to help slow down or even stop spam. The price for this service is unknown, but non-for-profit organizations will be exempt.
- Google Desktop - Safe to Use
[Computers-and-Technology:Software] Google has been taking a lot of heat for its new desktop software. It allows a user to search files on multiple computers by storing the information on google servers.
- Gmail is the Way to Go
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online] Gmail is quickly becoming the email provider of choice. It has plenty of great features that put it above the rest.
- IE Vs. Firefox
[Computers-and-Technology:Software] Which browser is better and why? Firefox has its advantages.
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