Computers Are Stupid; Computer Dude for 30 years, telling it like it is

Computer fat man; not so much anymore!

Chris Wagner — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:47:57 +0000

Here’s an update on my quest to lose computer fat, get healthier, and become a bit of eye candy for my wife. When I first posted that I was going to attempt to do this, I wrote that I weighed in at 300lbs. Well, to be honest, that was a low estimate. Actually I weighed in [...]

Is your blog performing it’s purpose?

Chris Wagner — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:34:06 +0000

You know, I have to think about why I’m writing in my blog some days. I’m sure if you have a blog, you might be thinking the same thing as well at times. It seems that I happen to have one of the most interesting domain names out there. When people ask for my email address [...]

Quickly verifying if you are 18 or older online.

Chris Wagner — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:04:58 +0000

There are times when you are viewing media on the web, where that media isn’t appropriate for those under the age of 18. Things like extended or more revealing movie trailers for example. I recently went to look at the R rated trailer for Hot Tub Time machine. The movie looks pretty mindless, and I like [...]

Searchers found a body today…

Chris Wagner — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:17:36 +0000

Today after 1pm Pacific time, searchers who were looking for Chelsea King found a body near Lake Hodges in what was reported to be a shallow grave. At the time of this writing they have not confirmed whether or not it is Chelsea… (update, they have confirmed it) Words cannot do justice to how horrible this [...]

Becoming the advertisement target for social networking connections

Chris Wagner — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:46:58 +0000

I believe strongly in good solid networking. Whether it be face to face, over the Internet, or some other method. Networking is vital not only for the portion of your professional life, but for your personal life as well. Fostering those connections is work. I get highly disappointed when someone who has asked to be [...]

What was your last known location?

Chris Wagner — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:41:48 +0000

It’s Sunday night, I’m sitting here thinking and praying for the girl who recently went missing here in Poway, and also praying for her family. I am the father of 3 children… and cannot imagine the pain and fear that they are all going through. I have a mind that tends to look for solutions, or [...]

Missing Poway Teen… Your help needed!

Chris Wagner — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:24:19 +0000

If you are in the San Diego area, you may be aware that Chelsea King a High School Senior at Poway High School has gone missing. If there is anything you can do to help get the word out, please do. Help Find Chelsea site – click here If you are in southern california, or the surrounding [...]

Computers and a restaurant bible study…

Chris Wagner — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:01:02 +0000

So, today I went to one of my favorite restaurants to have lunch with my Mother-n-law. It’s a great place, good food and free wi-fi. At the restaurant it’s not uncommon, just like at certain coffee shops, to see people sitting and tapping out whatever on their laptops. It’s also not uncommon to see people sitting [...]

Geek Alert: Secrets to having a home studio, Part 2

Chris Wagner — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:15:46 +0000

Part 2 of Secrets to having a home studio, the equipment. Ok, so we’ve talked some about making a space for your home studio and making it acoustically sound in part 1, let’s now talk about the foundation of your studio; the equipment. This is always a topic that gets people passionate. To be completely honest with you, [...]

Geek Alert: Secrets to having a home studio, Part 1

Chris Wagner — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:15:38 +0000

Warning… all the information in this series could save you time and money. These are the basic ’secrets’ to having a home studio. This information is fairly common knowledge, but some people will charge you for it. Not me.. take it! The ’secrets’ I reveal in this series may not apply to your situation exactly, [...]