G'day!

This page is the one I set aside to link to what I have written that has been published. It consists of my regular column - Digital Grind - as well as the other articles published in a variety of places. I am also adding in a few selected blog entries that I think might be well received, and a section on my 'musings. You can page down or use the navigation menu to the left to view these.

The Digital Grind section will be up-to-date however the Articles section is going to take me some time, as I do not have copies of all of the articles I have written directly at hand and so will be adding them as I find them.

You may have noticed the Yellow Ribbon and the POW-MIA Flag on the left there - I put them there for a reason, and I want to share that with you. . .

I know that it is easy to dismiss the war as a Republican fiasco - easy but not right. The fact of the matter is that regardless of WHY the lads are over there, the fact is that they ARE over there, and it is not their fault that they are. They deserve our support and they deserve our respect, no matter what box you tick when you vote.

The flag is there to remind me that there are still more than a few lads missing who need to come home and I am not just talking about from THIS war. As long as we never forget them there is hope.

If you have any questions feel free to email me - and if you are an editor interested in using one of my pieces please do email me! I am also available for assignments.

CMBF

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Digital Grind Column

Is that thing on? Better assume it is
(March 2, 2010 Cape Cod Times)

Chances are very good if you are reading this in a public place, you are being watched "» No, not that guy with the cup of coffee on the corner — look further up — see that camera?


When memories are stuck on tape
(February 16, 2010 Cape Cod Times)

I was aware that data tapes had a finite life span, just as I was aware that CD -R media has a ticking time limit. But somehow I never made the connection when it came to our videotape collection.


Save the date … it's time to clean your PC
(February 2, 2010 Cape Cod Times)

A little digging online revealed that the Institute for Business Technology was behind designating the second Monday in February as National Clean Out Your Computer Day.


Google got targeted, so why not you?
(January 19, 2010 Cape Cod Times)

I have explained in some detail why Internet Explorer is not safe to use, covered the fact that because it is embedded in the Windows operating system, malicious code can get it to do things that security software cannot detect, and explained why its main interface to the computer is a bad thing.


Untangling solutions for resolutions
(January 5, 2010 Cape Cod Times)

Let us talk for a moment about the month of January - which is named for the Roman god Janus. The ancient Romans thought of Janus as their god of gates and doors, and he was highly regarded for the good fortune he could bestow upon you...


Articles

Why iPad doesn't compute
(February 3, 2010 Cape Cod Times)

After months of buildup, Apple finally revealed its new tablet-style computing device, the iPad, declaring that it fills a gap in consumer electronics, ideally suited for surfing the Web, watching videos online, playing games and reading electronic books.


Blogged

'Mused

FAQS/Walkthroughs

Army of Two: The 40th Day
(February 12, 2010 SuperCheats.com)

The Unofficial Guide to Army of Two: The 40th Day for the XBox 360 and PS3.


Dragon Age: Origins
(February 2, 2010 SuperCheats.com)

The Unofficial Guide to Dragon Age: Origins for the XBox 360.