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Scottsdale, AZ

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Jake Shores (3,717 pts

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Contributing Editor in 1 Channel, Writer in 1 Channel

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About Me

Hello! My name is Jake Shores. I'm 30 years old and live in beautiful Scottsdale, AZ. I graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor of science degree in Justice Studies, Class of 2005. I currently work as a systems support analyst for a large, privately-owned financial services organization. My passions are movies, music, and all things outdoors: backpacking, mountain biking, surfing, snowboarding, etc.

My Awards & Certifications

CompTIA A+ Certified IT Technician
CompTIA Server+ Certified
HP ProLiant Accredited Platform Specialist

My Experience

I have 12 years experience in the IT industry working as a network technician, help desk lead, and my current position as a systems support analyst.

My Latest Articles

How to Recycle Gadgets for Money with ecoNew, VenJuvo, or Gazelle
Recycling or trading in your old gadgets is not only environmentally friendly but economically smart. What follows are some tips on ways to turn those old gadgets into some green for your wallet and some green for the environment by keeping them out of the landfill.
Published by Jake Shores (3,717 pts ) on Nov 12, 2009 to
Green Computing / IT Articles

Building a Thin Client with Green Computing in Mind
By definition, a thin client uses less power due to its lack of a standard hard drive and all-in-one form factor. However, does a thin client have to follow this blueprint? Can legacy hardware be transformed into thin clients and re-used instead of recycled? I believe so. Read on to find out how.
Published by Jake Shores (3,717 pts ) on Nov 12, 2009 to
Green Computing / IT Articles

Common Security Terms Dictionary: W - Z
If you’re new the computing world, all of the acronyms, nomenclature, and strange terms can become a little intimidating. It’s my hope that this dictionary series will help you absorb this information and shed some light on the world of “techno-babble.”
Published by Jake Shores (3,717 pts ) on Oct 22, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles