MEMBER PROFILE
About Me
I am the father of two wonderful children, and am a freelance writer living in Portland, Oregon. I am a genealogist and have focused my studies especially on American history and Oregon trail pioneers. I have been doing website design and database programming for well over a decade now. I'm a Tech geek who is facinated with History... hmm.
My Awards & Certifications
I am certified in Windows XP and Vista support, as well as desktop PC support. I also hold several other certificates in various software programs, such as MS Office suite.
My Experience
I've been working with computers for over two decades, enjoying and agonizing through the rise in technology from the old Commodore 64 and Apple IIe and beyond.
My Latest Articles
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Cool Keyboard Tricks
Using keyboard hotkeys can not only save you time and increase your productivity, it can also make you look like a pro! Also useful when your mouse is broken and you need to troubleshoot your computer.Published on July 6, 2011 to Windows Platform
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What is the Lifespan of a Desktop Computer?
How long can you expect your desktop computer to last? Here we discuss this common question and answer how to maximize the lifespan of your desktop PC.Published on May 23, 2011 to Computer Hardware
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Why we use the QWERTY Keyboard
Why is the keyboard layout so awkward anyways? This article will explain the history of the 'QWERTY' keyboard layout, and show you some alternatives you can use.Published on May 28, 2009 to Computer Hardware
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