http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Eric+Matthews Computers and Technology Eric Matthews Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=136356&ca=Computers+and+Technology Install, Configure, Test, Use, Tune, Maintain We get so mired in the details we tend to forget the big picture. software that has moved from the development phase to either alpha, beta, or general availability involves six things. 1. Install 2. Configure 3. Test 4. Use 5. Tune 6. Maintain These item... Education Eric Matthews Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=136346&ca=Education Authors note: I recently dug this up. I wrote it in Sept 2000. After reading it again I realize it is still relevant. I must admit the slightest pang of professional jealousy watching my counterparts involved in the new playground when I have not had the time. Of course looking at distance education... Internet Eric Matthews Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=134429&ca=Internet Most of us use search engines as a regular part of our daily routine both at work and home. Many of you probably have no idea that you can easily do a lot more with search. Invest 5 or 10 minutes here and I will help you open up a new world of search using Google. I promise it will be time well spen... Finances Eric Matthews Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=132313&ca=Finances Cut you tax bill by $2000 or more and help save the environment. No, you do not have to buy a pair of sandals and move to the commune to do your part The US Federal government is offering some nice incentives in the form of tax credits for saving energy and going green. What's in it for you? * A hea... Computers and Technology Eric Matthews Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=127334&ca=Computers+and+Technology If a store opened across the street from Target, same relative inventory, same service, only difference everything was free, would Target survive? Unlikely. Yet in software… "Payware" = "Freeware" (open source) -------------------------------------- Windows = Linux Oracle = MySQL MS Office = OpenOf... Computers and Technology Eric Matthews Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=126480&ca=Computers+and+Technology If you store credit card numbers, electronic bank statements, account numbers, and other personal data on your computer you are at risk. The risk is even greater if you have a broadband or DSL connection that is available 24/7. Spyware are programs that typically enter your computer through your bro... Food and Drinks Eric Matthews Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=124349&ca=Food+and+Drinks The money you spend on groceries is an area of your home budget that you can really save some money on. In our situation we are a family of four and our budget is $125.00 per week. I would not say we are pinching pennies, and by no means are we being extravagant. We also live in the Pacific Northwes... Computers and Technology Eric Matthews Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=124368&ca=Computers+and+Technology This article will cover the basics about running your own web server out of your home. However, before I provide some direction on how to go about doing this I am going to give you the "pain points". I am also going to give you some reasons why running your own web server might not be for you. Why y...