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I'm a college student and am here on AC to share with the world my knowledge and perspective on the world. I'm also trying to make a little money to support my daily expenses. Thanks for visiting and I hope you find my articles enjoyable and useful.
I'm a college student and am here on AC to share with the world my knowledge and perspective on the world. I'm also trying to make a little money to support my daily expenses. Thanks for visiting and I hope you find my articles enjoyable and useful.
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Central Michigan University
Central Michigan University
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There are a number of versions of Microsoft Windows that people don't see everyday. Windows FLP is made for legacy PCs. Windows PE is the Preinstall Environment found on Windows Install CDs that can be made into a full operating system.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 6/28/2009
Buying a used laptop can save you a lot of money, but it's important to be knowledgeable about what to look for and to try and avoid being ripped off.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 6/24/2009
Apple has always been known as having high quality computers at higher price points but the recent economy has been starting to hurting Apple. To combat a drop in sales Apple has lowered the price of the iPhone, Mac OS X, and Macbooks.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 6/18/2009
This is the second part of the CECT P168+ "iPhone Clone" Review. This is an overview of the interface, the menus, and the included applications.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 6/15/2009
A wonderful thing about Linux is it provides the opportunity to install a new up-to-date operating system on older hardware.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 6/15/2009
The CECT P168 is a popular line of Chinese iPhone-clone phones. This is the first part of a review of the CECT P168+ phone.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 6/11/2009
How to start applications and manage their layout on the Window Maker desktop as well as how to set up applications and commands to run when Window Maker is started.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 6/9/2009
AMP/LAMP/MAMP/WAMP are software packages that contain common server software for hosting webpages. One can be easily installed and configured.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 6/5/2009
Obama's reversal-decision to block torture pictures causes controversy and outrage from humanrights advocates. Obama supporters question Obama's policy of transparency.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 6/4/2009
Want to run Ubuntu but can't give up Windows? It's easy to dual-boot both operating systems.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 6/2/2009
Window Maker is a light-weight alternative to the GNOME and KDE. Because it is light on resources, it is ideal for older hardware.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 6/2/2009
Ubuntu has come a long way with support for the Eee PC. Most of the Eee's hardware is supported, but there are still a few things that can be done to improve performance and usability on the Eee 701.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 5/27/2009
There are a number of reasons why many people say that Linux is not a viable operating system, why they'll never use it, or why it is only a "hobbyist" operating system. Here are some of the arguments against Linux any why they are wrong.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 5/27/2009
Installing new programs may be confusing to new Ubuntu users since it's done differently than in Windows or MacOS X. This guide outlines the different ways you can add or remove new software on your Ubuntu machine.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 5/27/2009
Squirrels are common in Michigan. Here are a few pictures of squirrels that can be found at Central Michigan University.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 5/20/2009
Discrimination against minority religions is a problem which is often going unnoticed and is leading to problems of minority religion's rights to free speech in the United States.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 5/20/2009
From Point and Shoots to DSLRs, learn about the different types of digital cameras. Also learn what to look for in features when shopping for a new digital camera.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 5/20/2009
Google's Android OS grows in adoption both from large companies as well as hobbyists. Android not only is making it onto newer phones, but has been adapted to older phones, handhelds, netbooks and more.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 5/20/2009
Censorship falls under two ideologies, one of which heavy censorship is necessary to maintain conservative ideals, and another which censorship should be restricted to promote social growth.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 5/20/2009
Brighton Area Schools of Brighton, MI holds a proud history of excellence but has been facing an increasing deficit in the last few years. The district hopes budget cuts, layoffs, and a new administration can help turn district around.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 5/20/2009
The CECT P168+ is one of the original iPhone Clones. It has many novel qualities and even some features that aren't found in most western phones. Unfortunately the hardware build quality is poor. This is an overview of the P168+'s hardware.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 5/19/2009
Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope has been causing some people trouble with their wireless cards despite it working in previous releases. Updating the operating system or manually installing the drivers can fix this problem.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 5/19/2009
Knowing how to change file permissions in Linux and Unix through the Terminal is an important skill to know as a Linux power user and administrator. Chmod can change permissions by two different methods.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 5/15/2009
Access control what makes network security work. Simply put, access control is the allowing or disallowing of resources and services on a computer system or network. To understand access control, you must first be familiar with some of the terminology.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 5/15/2009
While the D40 is being discontinued, it is still a great option compared to Nikon's other entry level DSLRs: The D60 and D5000.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 5/15/2009
A common belief is that Wicca and Paganism is a survival of an underground religion that has existed before Christianity and other Abrahamic religions. This is not case historically, however.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 5/15/2009
Now that Netbooks have gained popularity there are a lot of options to choose from. Knowing what you need and what to look for will help you find the perfect Netbook for yourself.
By Ryan Karolak | Published 5/15/2009
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