Archive for Geek University

This Geek’s Office

Every once in awhile, someone will ask me about my setup.  They want to know what equipment I use (and thus endorse), and the more inquisitive people like to know how it is set up.  I must admit that I am quite spoiled in both the equipment that I use, and in how I have [...]

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How a CPU Works

  Microprocessor’s are everywhere, touching nearly everything that we interact with in our modern lives. They are in our desktops, laptops, TV’s, MP3 players, remote controls, microwaves, dishwashers, cars…its hard to imagine a place that they are not. As ubiquitous as they are, not many people understand how they work. If you want to earn [...]

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Secure Computing Habits

  There are so many nasties out there on the Internet, how are you ever to manage? Are they all out to get you? The answer is yes and no. Preventing problems begins with your behavior. There are different classes of computer users. There are the average people who use the Internet to check their [...]

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