Tough-Guy Tech Terminology

Sorry I haven’t posted in a while. It’s vacation time and I was just in Vegas, which is now one of my favorite places. So, to honor the spirit of Vegas, I have compiled a random list of off-the-cuff, sort-of cool terms used by the toughest of techs… Read more

Your Network, and Torrent Ports Explained

It seems the vast majority of broadband internet subscribers are content when their internet is working, enraged when it’s not, and oblivious to its fundamental mechanics. One of the most fascinating and visible phenomenons of technology is an ongoing disassociation between the consumer’s perception and their understanding of value. In short, new technologies are introduced faster than consumers can learn about them. Read more

How to Buy Stuff Cheaper Online

Shopping “in-store” or “brick and mortar” retail will likely exist only as a memory at some point in our (my) lifetime. The only occasions I find myself in a store is when I’m grocery shopping, looking for clothes, or for the sake of entertainment. Still, it seems there are parents and other people out there that stay away from online retail, turned-off by shipping costs and afraid of identity theft. With the abundance of resources and retail competition online, reward greatly outweighs risk, making shopping elsewhere seem like a waste of money. In the 21st century, being a smart consumer is knowing where and how to look for the cheapest price online. Read more