The Top 5 Reasons To Avoid Internet Explorer

I have recently been having a lot of problems with IE and I decided I could make a list over it, even though there is only a few reasons to switch browsers, here is why you should avoid IE. Here is your T5R. *these ideas are purely of my opinion*

#5) Microsoft Already Has Enough Money

Microsoft is a company with too much money, we all know that saying "the rich just get richer", well if you keep using IE this will hold true. Why support a company that supplies you with a bad service and makes loads from it. Web browsers do not make all that money but, whenever you go out and buy a copy of Windows Xp you are paying a small fee for it.

#4) Don't Let The Man Get You Down

Microsoft forces all of its users to have internet explorer, just try and remove it--I dare you. Why would anyone want to use software that is mandatory. So instead of using IE just ignore it, because it isn't going away.

#3) Page Errors

For all of you coders and webmasters out there, you probably know how hard it is to code for. You can view a page in IE that works in every other browser and won't work in it. It is annoying to go to broken pages and IE is more of a cause for this than anything else.


#2) Crashes A Lot

Internet Explorer crashes more than any other browser there is, I could have just opened the thing up and it decides its going to crash. I it's going to crash why even bother with using the thing.

#1) Slower Than Others

In a recent test, IE 8 --Microsoft's newest release-- was proven to run 8x slower than the newest version of Firefox and Safari. I don't know about you, but that gives me plenty of reason to switch over. If you would like to see the tests go here.

Here are some reasons to that I prefer other browsers. I prefer firefox over IE because of its huge versatility, there is too many plug-ins to count! I use Opera as my primary browser maily because of its sleek design and speed-dial. Safari browser is amazing and there are plenty of reasons to use it, find out in my previous article over it.

Want more evidence of IE's page errors, here is my latest archive... it has been tested in the 4 most popular browsers and only shows errors in IE. "New Archive"
We are working on the issue though because we understand that a lot of you use IE.
*It took a complete Reconstruction of the page but we got it to work in IE*

The Top 5 Reasons To Get a Desktop Over A Laptop

In recent memory the laptop has become exceedingly popular, with only one real upside and that is Portability/internet anywhere/files anywhere. So I decided I would make my point and list out all of the reasons that make the desktop go round. Here is the Top 5(T5R) reasons to get a desktop.

#5) Keyboards And Mouses Better On Desktop

The keyboards and mouses are a lot more comfortable and easier to use on a desktop. On a laptop your fingers will begin cramping and it is hard to have accuracy when your fingers have no room to move. The touch-pad on a laptop is horrible, it is easy to accidently click on things and moving the mouse effectively takes a lot of finger sliding. This is just one of those small but important things about desktops.


#4) More Comfortable

Computer chairs are awesome and I refuse to be pried from mine. Good luck carrying around your chair with you when you go to your local hotspot. Sitting in hard unconfortable chairs or in wierd positions is almost guaranteed to happen, and it just isn't good on you --especially if you plan to be in the chair for long--.



#3) More Options

With a desktop you have an unlimited amount of interchangeable parts. You can pretty much modify your desktop in any way you want and it is a hell of a lot easier than a laptop. Whether you want to change out your case or add in a new cooling system there is an almost unlimited amount of things you can do. Laptops do not have this luxury nor will they anytime in the forseeable future.

#2) Easier To Upgrade

For a long time it has been the achilles heel of the laptop that it just wasn't easy to upgrade, and that is not about to change. A desktop user can switch out video cards or memory in a matter of minutes, but on a laptop it is a long process of unscrewing things and trying to get the laptop apart and back together and even then it is harder to change out the memory and you wont be changing the video card either.


#1) More Bang For Your Buck

Parts for laptops tend to cost a lot more than they do for a desktop. I attribute this to the fact that laptop parts are a little harder to find and a little more specifically designed to fit the shape of the laptop. Desktops allow you to buy more for less than a laptop, and this is why it is the #1 reason to buy a desktop over a laptop.

Another Top 5 Down, feel free to comment.

I would also like to send out a special notice that I will be adding in a more personal archive in order to make it easier to navigate through my old articles.

That new Archiver can be found here "New Archiver"
I am not real sure why but it seems to have a problem with IE but works with Opera and Safari, sorry for the inconvienence I am figuring it out quickly

The Top 5 Online Gaming Experiences

In a few of my more recent posts I have talked a lot about Online gaming and so I decided I would make a T5. The list will cover only the current online experiences available. So here is the Top 5 Online Gaming Experiences.


#5) PS2 Online(free)

Ok, I must admit the service is pretty much no good. Someone had to make the list though right? The service had a few games that were good online and even more that were not. It really has no balance, it is pretty much the game is great online or no good at all. This is why it found itself at the bottom of the list.

#4) Wii Online(free)

The service the Wii offers online is very original, but no where near the tops of the list. Whether you are messing with trading Mii's or you are just playing games it is a very reliable and stable service that has to be recognized by the general public. This service is free.

#3)PSN(free)

The Playstation Network gets better everyday especially with the much anticipated Home arriving very soon. This is an online service that can much make a challenge for the second spot on the list in the future with their consistent updates and good content. It may be middle of the pack but it is certainly outdoing its predecessor. This service is free.

#2) Xbox Live(paid gold)

This one goes without saying, it is at least second. Xbox Live offers great content whether your getting the latest map for your game or just an episode of your favorite tv show. Xbox Live also offers a great experience in game, if you have ever played Halo online you know what I am talking about.

#1) PC Online Gaming(free)

The number one on the list has to be PC gaming. It is just excellant in every form of the word. You can modify your game and then go play online with the mod, it just isn't as easy to do this on a console. The gameplay on PC is just amazing and it can be rivaled by non, you have to try it to believe it. Best of all, this service is absolutely free.


So there you go, the Top 5 online gaming experiences.

The Top 5 Reasons Xbox Live Should Be Free

In an attempt to help you better understand my stance on Xbox Live being free I decided to post a T5 on it. So here is the Top 5 Reasons Xbox Live should be free.

#5) PC Online Is Superior and Free

The PC offers an online experience that is far superior to anything you will find on a game console. This poses problems for XBL and ultimately takes away customers. I think Microsoft should start to re-analyze the situation.

#4) Playstation Network Is Catching Up

With the Home due out in full release sometime this year Micrsoft has reason to fear that people looking for a decent yet affordable(free) experience will be moving to Sony. Yet another reasons why XBL should be free.

#3) Doesn't Cost Microsoft A Lot

Providing the Xbox Live Service does not cost Microsoft a whole lot and is just another reason to be buying their game system. Microsoft can afford this hit and I am sure they would not lose money anyways.

#2) Microsoft Makes Load Off Downloads

Microsoft already makes a lot of money off their downloads and ads. They would be making even more if there was more people using their service. Sure there is a lot of money in selling the service, but in the case of downloads and ads it sells the service and would sell even better if the XBL was free.

#1) Sell More Consoles

If Xbox Live was free Microsoft would be selling a lot more consoles. They already have issues trying to sell consoles, and free Xbox Live would actually be a highly relative selling point. People would be more inclined to buy a 360, Xbox Live costs a lot and makes the consoles price a lot heavier than it actually looks.

The Top 5 Reasons To Expect A New Xbox by 2010

The Xbox360 has had some problems as of late, the ridiculously high failure rate on the Elite and lack of sales, so I decided to make a list of reasons why you can expect a new Xbox by 2010.

#5) The 360 Lacks A Niche'

The 360 currently has issues with appealing to gamers. The PS3 has the hardcore gamers looking for the ultimat in HD. The Wii has the casual gamers looking for a good time. There really isn't an area in between and even if there was, I don't think the 360 would fit in there.

#4) PS3 Is In Direct Competition

Without a foothold under a niche' it is a tough road for the 360. The only niche' it really has to claim has already been accepted as the PS3. The PS3 is in direct competition with the 360 and has been labeled as "the console to have", which will make it really hard for the 360 to survive and do so comfortably.

#3) Limited Titles Overseas

One of the big complaints other countries have had against the 360 is the lack of foreign titles. This probably doesn't go over well in Japan and everyone knows in order to be successful in the console business you have to win in Japan and almost world-wide.


#2) The 360 Has Lost Its Grip

The Xbox360 even at its launch never quite got a foothold in foreign countries, this is a big issue. There was a time early after launch where it had limited success in Europe, that eventually died away, and it never really gained any momentum at all. If the 360 cannot find some kind of grip in a foreign country then it will continue to fail, America cannot completely bail it out.

#1) The Failure Rate

Since the time it was released even until now, the Xbox360 has always had failure problems. It is estimated that the 360's failure rate is right around 30%. Microsoft is losing money everytime theres a failure and essentially customers. No one wants to buy a console that will likely break and make them have to wait for repairs.


These are the looming reasons that will essentially lead to a new Xbox, or maybe a complete exit by Microsoft in the console business.

The Top 5 Reasons You Will Never Have $1 Million

Odds are in life that you will never have $1 million, so I decided I would tell you why. Here are the Top5 reasons you will never have $1 million.

#5) High Cost Of Living

In today's world it is very expensive to live, whether your talking about bills or just in general. The cost of your electric bill is through the roof and gasoline is at an all time high.

#4) Hard To Save

Money is hard to save, we all admit that, but it is hard to save because we are forced to spend. If you go out to your local casino you will probably notice the flashing lights and the massive billboards. These are the things that make it impossible for people to save.

#3) Employer Gives Bad Raises

If you are like 90% of employees you are probably having a hard time trying to get your employer to give you a good raise. You need these raises, especially if you plan on making it to $1 million.

#2) Low Paying Jobs

Most people are stuck with low paying dead end jobs, which just will not get you to $1 million. These are the people who probably need the money the worst. Employers are just a lot less likely today to offer a high salary or wage to an employee just starting out. This is another big reason you will never have $1 million.


#1) Economic Crisis

With the economy the way it is right now we will probably be dealing with it for the next 15-20 years. Costs are way up and people just cannot find time to save, or a chance for that matter. People are being way over taxed and their loans interest is through the roof. This is the main reason why you will probably never see $1 million.


With the economy the way it is, the people who actually had a chance to get to a million 10 years ago are probably not going to get there now. The only chance you have of getting to the $1 million mark is if the inflation gets worse.

The Top 5 Reasons To Leave Iraq

The Iraq war has been going on for some time now, and quite frankly it disgusts me. I support our troops completely and as whole heartedly as you can, but here is the Top 5 reasons why should be leaving Iraq.

#5) It is a Distraction To Real Threats

The Iraq war is a complete and utter distraction. I keep waking up every day hoping that the Bush Administration will have woken up and realized that there isn't and never will be Al-Qaeda in Iraq. The members of Al-Qaeda are probably not as stupid as we take them to be, Al-Qaeda isn't in Iraq because we are! It is as simple as that. The real threat of the world is Korea and Pakistan, not the poor Iraqi's.

#4) Accomplished The Original Goals Set Out

So far in the war the Bush Administration has claimed a lot of goals in Iraq --like removing their evil dictator-- we have accomplished all but one of these claimed goals, Iraq's Liberation, and so why do we not end this war. The Iraqi's continue to have opportunities to hold democratic elections and have democratic officers, yet they refuse them and just elect the same old people from their last regime.

#3) Iraq Liberation Will Not Happen In the Near Future

Iraqi's are still living in fear even years after Saddam's fall, women still have to fear leaving their house. The people of Iraq will probably tell you themselves that their economy before the war was much better, and even though non of them were rich, they could at least survive. Where as now they are without water, gasoline, propane, or any other essential living need. This is another reason to leave Iraq, we are only doing more damage to their economy by staying. You cannot say people are liberated if they are working 3 jobs and scared to leave their homes.

#2) National Debt

With each passing month now the national debt raises in the billions each month--estimated over $12 billion a month now-- and is predicted to cost us over $3 trillion by the time we finally get completely out in around 2017-2020, and those are considered conservative numbers! We cannot continue to spend this much money and expect to have any economy at all left here in the future. We must leave Iraq before the cost of the war sends us into another depression!

#1) Deathtoll

Currently the official death total in Iraq has surpassed the 4,000 mark, and thats just what the government tells us, and the injuries sustained estimated right around 30,000. We cannot afford to put more people in harms way for a lost cause, it will only make people sad and angry. This is the reasons we should be leaving Iraq.


There you have it, the Top 5 reasons to leave Iraq.

The Top 5 Reasons Yahoo Should Sell to Microsoft

Over the past couple months a very popular talk across the US has been whether Yahoo should sell to Microsoft. So I decided it would be fun to compile a list of reasons why they should. Here is the Top 5 reasons Yahoo should sell to Microsoft

#5) Relevancy

Yahoo, where the market is right now, is a pretty relevant site but, when it comes to search engines and software google has a huge upper hand. So in order for Yahoo to gain relevancy they must combine with Microsoft in an attempt to balance the playing field.

#4) Market Share

As it stands right now, Yahoo! holds about 22% or the market and Microsoft holds just about 10%. It is estimated that a combined Yahoo! and MSN would make up about 40% of the market. This is very substantial because Google currently holds almost 60% and would really cut into that dephicit.

#3) No Other Offers Likely

In all likelihood no one else will be offering Yahoo! If no one else will be offering Yahoo their only option is to hope that Microsoft keeps offering more. If Yahoo cannot get anymore money from someone else in their current situation they should just sell.

#2) Microsoft Offers Software Help

Microsoft offers huge help in the software category, an area that Yahoo has struggled in. Yahoo's messenger gets less popular every day and their ad network just isn't what google's adsense is. Microsoft can help Yahoo get themselves back on track in the software category.

#1) Yahoo is Losing Popularity

Even though Yahoo owns more overall share than both Google and MSN, their clicks continue to drop every month. Yahoo! search is gonna be dead with the pace they are on, especially when Google finally sucks the market dry of every search engine remaining.


There is The Top 5 reasons Yahoo should sell to MSN.

The Top 5 Reasons To Drop Cable For Satellite

After looking over my lists earlier today I noticed I had not added this to my list. So here is the Top 5 reasons to drop cable for satellite. *please note digital cable will not be covered*

#5) Faster Repair/Service Restore

With cable if your company has a cable go down you could potentially lose your service for days. With satellite normally if your reciever goes out it's up again pretty quickly.

#4) 24 hr. Customer Service

Normally a cable company closes down by about 5 PM, so if you have a problem after that, you're stuck. If you go through a satellite company like DirecTv you will have 24 hr. customer service, so if your satellite goes out or you have a problem with a reciever you can call them, even at 3 AM.

#3) Satellite Has More Features

Cable does not allow for parental control or favorites. The parental control is big for families with young children and just another reason to drop your cable provider. The favorites list is also another huge feature that allows you to browse only the channels you select. So if you are like me and you like a select few channels you cannot set them up on a favorites list with cable, where as you can with satellite.

#2) Sports Packages

Odds are that if you like sports you will love what DirecTv has to offer. You can order a package for all major sports (Nascar, NFl, NBA, MLB, NHL) and they are not completely unreasonable about their pricing.

#1) Satellite Has More Channels

Like a lot of channels, if the answer is yes than cable is not for you. Satellite offers hundreds of channels that you just can't get with your normal cable provider. whether your looking for more news, East and west channels (if you miss something you can watch it later), or if your just looking for more general channels.


So there is your top5 reasons to drop cable for satellite, I hope you enjoyed it.

The Top 5 Reasons to Buy a PS3

I am a fan, I have to admit it. So I decided to make a list of reasons as to why someone would buy a PS3.


#5) Reliability

If you have ever owned a 360 the chances are you know what I am talking about. I was at the 360 launch only to have my console work for a little over an hour. Sony offers the best reliability there is. Through all the generations of their consoles it has always been a selling point and will continue to be.

#4) Amazing Graphics

I know you have heard 'the graphics don't make the game better'--no they dont-- they sure as heck do make the experience a lot better though. If you are looking for the HD experience of your life, you should buy a PS3.

#3) Home

The PS3 has a product called "home" which is basically a 'second life' with 'the sims' mixed in. You can play a game of pool or go to a bowling alley in this virtual universe. It is the next generation in online gaming and it is a great reason to own a PS3. *Home is currently in beta*

#2) Future Titles

I know that this is normally the number 1 reason to buy a console, but I have decided that in the case of the PS3 there is a better reason. The PS3 has games like Final Fantasy and Grand Theft Auto IV (also on 360) coming out soon, both are great well known, practiced titles that are a sure thing, and another reason to buy a PS3.

#1) Blu-Ray Player

This is an exception to the rule of buying a console for its games--in a recent post I made I gave out 5 reasons not to buy a Blu-Ray player-- the PS3 comes with a blu-ray player built in. Blu-Ray players often cost just as much as a PS3 does standing alone. Go out and spend $500 on a Blu-Ray player, spend $500 on a PS3 and virtually get the Blu-Ray player free. That is why the #1 reason for you to buy a PS3 is the Blu-Ray Player.

So that is my list, once again short, sweet, and directly to the point. Now you know the Top 5 reasons to own a PS3.

The Top 5 Reasons To Wait On Blu-Ray

As hard as this is for me to admit, being a Sony fan, --unless you go the route of the PS3-- you should wait on buying a blu-ray disc player. Here is the top 5 reasons why.

#5) BD-Live

Hold on, it will be on all systems soon. The BD-Live is getting closer and titles are expected to be online by April 8th of this year. I would wait on this one though because not all blu-ray players currently have it and more than likely if you buy one it will not have a 2.0 profile. This is arguably the best feature coming to the Blu-ray player in the near future and will allow a plethora of new features to your blu-ray needs. Until it has been out for a few months and there is more titles, with all the bugs worked out you should hold off on it.

#4) Limited Material

Although there are several hundred movies to choose from, you just won't be getting a great selection. There has been a decent amount of movies that were worth watching released but, the movies are expensive and you just need to wait till there is absolutely something you must see in HD,and until then you should just stick to dvd.

#3) Still In Development

The Blu-Ray technology has not been maximized yet, they are still working on new features, they are attempting new storage capacities and things that may require a new system all together.


#2) New Technology

Unfortunately, at this point there is no guarentee that Blu-Ray is going to be the future of movies. There has been a lot of stories popping up lately claiming that a new format will be testing the waters soon. That should worry every consumer, even though BR has a nice established base.


#1) Blu-Ray is Expensive, The Price Drops Are Coming

If there is one thing every consumer knows, it is that Blu-Ray is expensive. You will have to reach deep into your pockets to buy one, and if you're like me, you will probably be digging in your neighbors pockets too...
The price drops are coming though, just not any time soon. By next year though they will start to see a steady decline I would have to believe.


There is the 5 reasons why you should wait on Blu-Ray.

The Top 5 Reasons Not To Shop At Wal-Mart

I was asked earlier today why I wasn't shopping at Wal-Mart and I though it would be a cool idea to make a list. Here is how I replied...


#5) Everything Is Made In China

I do not want to offend anyone but come on. The materials they are always using are the worst quality possible. Not only this but, everything they make turns out to be covered in lead. Lead is extremely dangerous and potentially deadly.

#4) Crowded Isles

Everyone shops at Wal-Mart, everyone. This means that even in a large Wal-Mart in a pretty small city you can be crammed in an isle. I live in a town with a population of about 10,000. My city was one of the first to ever get the Supercenter with the fancy pharmacy and the grocery store. Our Walmart is huge compared to a lot of them I have seen, and when you go out there on a Friday evening you're fighting elbow to elbow to get through the place.

#3) Cheap Materials/Junk

Everything you buy from walmart that is not made in America or name brand seems to break--everything. You go to Walmart and buy a desk, if it does not break or start to crack within the year, you are in luck. Walmart is cheap for a reason!

#2) Walmart Runs All Business Away

We are not just talking the small business across the street here, we are talking companies like IGA and Save-A-Lot. Where you used to go to buy your bread, you can no longer go because it is more convienent to go to Walmart.

#1) Walmart Sues The Shanks

Walmart has filed a law suit against Debbie Shank, a former employee. The Shanks are a family that has had it extremely rough over the last several years. In 2002 Debbie Shank was in a car accident, in the accident she suffered brain damage. The Shank family sued the trucking company thats driver had hit Debbie's car. The Shank family won $450,000 that would help pay for the rest of Debbie's life. In 2005 that all changed when Walmart sued to try and retain the cash that Debbie had collected from her former employer in order to pay for her doctor bills. Walmart actually wants back more than Debbie has and should be collecting the money any day.

You can learn more about the horrible story at http://cnn.com/360

The Top 5 Reasons We Are Slipping Into Recession

Asa hugely popular subject across the board right now I decided to do a list. There are probably too many reasons to list but, we will try.


#5) Energy Consumption Compared to Cost

Every day in the US we are using millions of gallons of gasoline and thousands of tons of coal. These energies are very expensive, gas is $3.30 a gallon and energy bills are through the roof. People cannot afford these prices and are forced to sacrifice in areas that they should not have to such as-- families are having to decide whether to buy those few gallons of gas to get to work or pay for their electric bill. Energy consumption versus price is a big reason a recession is a looming matter for the US.


#4)Housing Crisis

Us families are finding it harder and harder to pay bills that before they had no problem paying. This is because mortgage rates are the highest in US history and families are being forced to over-pay on their houses mortgage leaving no room left to cover the cable or phone bill.

#3) Horrible Unemployment

More people are out of work now than we ever seen. Companies that were once on your street corner are now an empty building. So many companies are going out of business that employment-- other than fast food-- is becoming nearly impossible to find. People are being laid off in order to keep companies from go under and the people getting laid off cannot find work.

#2) Careless Spending Turns Into The Biggest National Debt Ever

The spending of our government, whether the war or company bailouts, has been radical at the least. We cannot escape a major economic melt-down if our government keeps bailing out billion dollar companies like 'Bear Stearns'. There are people who need the money to keep their houses or send their kids to college, do not spend $30 billion on a company that already had that much money to begin with. The war has been a very costly and useless effort. It has driven up gas prices and gotten us nowhere.

#1) The War

The government is pouring billions of dollars into the war every month. In fact we have spent so much money over the course of the last 8 years that the national debt has doubled... doubled from $5 trillion to $10 trillion. The wars have accounted for over half of that.

These are the reasons we are slipping into recession and will eventually be in a full recession.

Top 5 Reasons To Use Fluorescent Light Bulbs

After getting the question as to why I use fluorescent light bulbs earlier today, I began to think that might make a good list. So here it is. (please note CFL= Compact Flourescent Lamp/light bulb)

#5) Easier On The Eyes

It is a lot easier to look at a fluorescent light bulb than a normal one. It makes the room appear brighter and reflects better off the walls. I like the overall look of the flourescent light bulbs a lot better than the normal light bulbs.

#4) Good For The Environment

When you use a compact fluorescent light bulb you are using about 1/10 of the electricity of a normal bulb. Therefore the electric companies are burning a lot less coal(or other form of energy), which helps the environment.

#3) Last Longer

The flourescent light bulb lasts forever, and you can buy them in different life categories. The incandescent last about 1000 hrs, where as a CFL can last 6000-15000 hrs. So even though you are paying a few extra dollars for a package, in the long run you will get it back.

#2) Energy Saving

CFL's save a lot of energy, try 10 times what you normally use with an incandesecent. This adds up huge on your energy bill, not only will be paying you back for the cost of the bulb-- your already saving money by how long it lasts.

#1) Money

Money is always good, and for those of you who have a $500 a month energy bill you feel me. These things save you loads, enough to where it is the thing pays for itself within a couple months. When they say you can save $500 a year on your bill they are not joking.

I recommend everyone to use CFL's, not only for the money they save, but for the environmental help and energy saving it does. All of the ideas to use one are interlaced, but each play their own individual part in why to use them.

Top 5 Reasons To Own A Cell Phone

The following list is 5 reasons you should be getting a cell phone. I know most of you already have one, and so this may go without saying.

#5) Phone Spam

For those of you who just have a home phone, consider this, you probably get phone calls from salesman 10+ times a day. If you switch to a cell phone as your main line, you probably will not even get 1 sales call a day.

#4) Portability/Travel

Contact people from anywhere you go. Pay-phones are slowly phasing out as the cell phone becomes more and more popular, it becomes harder and harder to find a phone booth every day. Instead of missing a lot of calls your phone is always on you, never miss a call again.

#3) Texting/IM

One of the best inventions ever, instead of talking on the phone for hours and running your bill up while wearing out your arm, you can text and get your point across through an entire conversation.

#2) Phone Bills

A lot of people are paying for a home phone and a cell phone. Hardly anyone who uses this combo will use up all those minutes they pay for, unless you have rollover you're wasting your money. So the easiest way to go about this is to end your home phone and just stick completely to your cell phone.

#1) Everyone Has One

It may sound cliche', but you do not want to be left behind in the technology race. If everyone has one is it not kind of an embarrassment not to own one. There are a lot of things that everyone has and in this day in age the cell phone is becoming one of those things.


Ok, I know that these ideas are a little expected, and that leaving your home phone behind could in essence mean you change your Internet Provider, but consider this-- there are still millions of people who do not have a cell phone and I think it is time for them to understand why they should have one.

The Top 5 Reasons To Build Your Own Computer

Computers, something everyone needs, are so much better to build on your own. I will explain why in "the Top 5 reasons to build you own computer". Enjoy.

#5) Take Pride In Your Work

In the world of the computer business there is always a high risk in buying a computer from your local store. You really can never be sure how reliable they are or how good they are at building it. This is why if you build your own computer you can really take pride when you finally get it up and running.

#4) Customization

When you build a computer you can get everything just the way you want it, from fan placement to harddrive placement. If you buy a computer from a company like Dell you can never completely customize everything, you don't get to tell them where you want the HD or where you want fan x.


#3) Building Your Own Comp Is Fun

If your not having fun, your not doing something right. Whether your finding where the power switch cable goes or how to hook up the front-end USB ports go, it is always an adventure.


#2)Original Designs

I know it is kind of lame but, I would rather have a case that doesn't look like everyone elses. No one wants the same old stuff every day of their life, so build your own computer and be original.



#1) Affordability

You can get a computer for a lot less with a lot more power when you build it yourself. Computer companies nickel and dime you for everything, from insurance to warranty they find a way to get your worth. When you build your own computer you can save a good $100 and have a lot of fun while building it. Instead of shelling out all of that extra cash for warranty and insurance, you could be putting it towards a real nice video card or just put the cash in your pocket.


So you see, there is a lot of good reasons to build your own computer. These reasons are all pretty simple, but helpful.

The Top 5 Ways To Spend A Dollar

I have decided today that it would be interesting to go over a list of 5 ways to spend a dollar. Here are the Top 5 Ways To Spend A Dollar.


#5) Lottery Ticket

While I am not a big advocate of gambling, the lottery ticket is not a bad investment. Thousands of people every year win large sums of money when they only bought one lottery ticket--for one dollar.

#4) McDonalds/Wendy's $1 Items

I thought this one was a little bit obvious, but I decided it probably deserved a spot on the list. Even though neither of their dollar foods are great, they are decent, and cheap too. Wendy's is a lot better than McDonald's when it comes to food, all the way around the menu, this holds true on the dollar menu. While this will probably only make you more likely to be fat and have a heart attack--you get a decent value, and quick service.

#3) Arcades

Cheap thrill that does not cost a lot, but you will not get to play for too long.
The arcades are a great place to step into when you have a dollar and you're passing by. Even though a dollar will only get you probably 10 plays of ski-ball or 2 races in a simulator, you can have a bit of fun, and the arcades are a great place for anyone to hang out with their friends.


#2) Soda, Candy, or Snacks

Another all too popular one, which goes without saying. Drinks are always nice, they cool you off in the summer. Candy isn't really a seasonal thing, and everyone loves candy... everyone--don't even deny it. Snacks, you can get one of those 99c bags of chips from a quick stop or just pick up a cupcake.



#1) Donate It To Charity

Have a dollar? Give it to your local church, donate it to a politician, or donate it to the red cross. The idea here is simple, if you give back to the world--the world will give back to you. Give the money to your church during a service, the church will thank you, and the church may return the favor. If you want to make a difference just in America, you could give your money to a local or state politician in an effort to change the social matters of our country. You will probably say, 'a dollar will not do anything'. If everyone who could donated $1 to a charity did, then that charity would have no problems fixing some major issues oversees.



So there you have them, the Top 5 Most obvious ways to spend a dollar. The ideas expressed were all too familiar to just about all of you I would guess. That is the glory of the list though, you know what to expect! Ty for reading.

The Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame Hillary for Staying

Here is a list of the 5 reasons you should not blame Hillary for staying in the race. It is a controversial issue so I will try to keep it as fair as possible.

#5) Taxes

If Hillary does not stay imagine all those states and territories that will not have a say in the election, yet they paid high taxes for their states primary or caucus. These people will not be getting a refund so we might as well hold one.

#4) How Much Hillary Has Spent

If you spent $150 million would you just give up half-way through an election. The money would have done a lot more good to charity so don't make her spending be all for nothing.

#3) The Efforts

Think about all of the people who donated long hard hours into a campaign. People were working the volunteer job for months, I am sure they would all be disappointed and pretty upset if she just laid over.

#2) Her Right to Stay

It would be a complete injustice for the Democrats to tell her she needs to pack it up, at this point she has already worked extremely hard, and spent a lot of cash. There really is no rule that says at any given point a candidate has to give up just because people want them to.


#1) Half A Game

People do not want to a see a football game that ends in the third quarter, why should elections be any different. The people should get a chance to voice their opinion just like the other 150 million people before them. How can we clearly define a winner when not everyone has had their say.


There you have it, the five reasons you cannot blame Hillary for staying. I know the list is a bit controversial so just please try to keep the flaming down and the comments peaceful.

The Top 5 Reasons To Blog

I think it is important to think about the following list, if you plan to create a blog. So here is a list for The Top 5 reasons you should blog.

#5) You Can Make Money

A lot of blogs on the internet make enough money a year to live off of. If you are thinking about making a blog maybe you should consider wether or not you intend to monetize it. If you do plan to monetize it I recommend you read Steve Pavlina's Blog.

#4) You Get To Write Material

If you are a highschool or college student a blog is a great way to keep your writing skill in check. You do not have to post daily but you should post at least a couple times a week. Writing is not for everyone, but if you enjoy it then maybe a blog is for you.

#3) Family

If you're always on the move and your family cannot get a hold of you than a blog is a great way to communicate with your family. You can post your images and write about your daily life. In fact, I would suggest you write about all genres.

#2) Blogs Are Easy to Upkeep

Unlike those pesky websites which can be tedious to mess with and hard to advertise, there is a lot of people who do nothing but provide a search for a blog. Websites have a lot of things involved that the average user just does not understand, in the blog world there are wizards that handle everything.

#1) The World Reads What You Write

The best part about blogging is that people you do not know get to read what you write and react to it. I love it when I write an article and someone emails me telling me how they loved the article and that they look forward to returning.


In the end though it is purely up to you, but I would advise that you are at least prepared to work hard in order to upkeep. What makes the good blogs good is that they are reliable, they consistently provide content on a day to day basis.

The Top 5 Reasons to Connect to The Internetwork

I have decided it was important that you understood the Top 5 reasons to connect to the internet. The internet is a great place filled with great things and you should understand why your lucky to be connected!

#5) You Get To Go To Digg

Ok, Digg is one of the best websites on the entire internet. Out of the millions of websites. You get to read news articles and stay up to date with the latest in technology. Digg is an all around great site and everyone should check it out.

#4) Communicate Via The Internet

The internet brings people of all cultures together. You get to talk with people from all over the world. You can get on bulletin boards and talk to people you will never see in your life. Stay in touch with your family or talk to a friend down the street.

#3) Play Games

The internet has millions of games for download that accommodate for all operating systems. Whether your playing World of Warcraft or some other mmo there is always games to go and meet other people, take out two birds with 1 stone. Highscores, if your tired of owning every highscore on your offline game you can go online and see what other people have gotten.

#2) The Online Market

If you live in a small town this is especially useful. There is huge websites like Ebay and Amazon that have anything imagineable. If your looking for clothes you can just go to any retailers website like Wal-mart and order your clothes offline.

#1) You Could Be Reading This Blog

With the internet your greatest prize would be able to read my blog which is updated about 2-3 times a day. Qtions Blog is your place for "The Top 5" list. We cover all genre's of subjects.

#0) The Internet Is Awesome

I thought this was so obvious that I would just put it as #0. Everyone expects this one to be the best reason, but its more valuable than the best reason. The internet is the greatest place in the world and if you do not have it you must get it.


Please note that everything I just said is a bad reason to get the internet... that is how awesome the internet is.

Top 5 Reasons To Switch To Linux

#5) Linux Has Free Features

Ubuntu has all kinds of free features that everyone loves. From the games library to the special add-ons. The features are kind of generic, but that should not stop you from trying them.

#4) Linux Is Constantly Updated

Linux is always being updated where as if you stick to Windows, Xp will be phasing out soon, and Vista is not very compatible with everything you currently use. Ubuntu will probably be good for the nex few years especially since it is so easy to update and upgrade.

#3) Linux is More Stable Than Windows

Since Windows owns probably 60-75% of the operating system market it would make since that Windows is attacked by viruses a lot more than other operating systems. Linux already has a decent virus protection system anyways.

#2) Linux is The Future

Linux soon will own a very good chunk of the market when Xp phases out(I wrote an article on it earlier), because Linux is free...completely free. Linux gets easier to use everyday and will soon rank right up there with Windows and Mac on ease of use.

#1) The Operating System Is FREE

Linux is completely free. Why go out and pay $200 for vista or $80 for Xp when you can download Linux for free at your home directly from your computer. It is a fairly simple installation process. All you do is burn the ISO image to a disk pop it in and it walks you through the installation. Don't want to install Linux? Run it as a virtual OS directly from the CD

The Top 5 Reasons You Should Not Troll

I have decided that this would be a pretty popular, yet fun list to write. So here you go.

#5) Run Visitors Off

Most of these boards that you can post comments on have a high amount of unique visitors every day. Most of these unique visitors are people you should want to stay and come back. These people help support the website and keep topics hot.

#4) You Cannot See Others Comments

Whenever someone gets on a board and randomly starts shouting "sony sucks" or "nintendo sucks" it makes it harder to figure out who is commenting on what. Comments are already hard enough to understand, do not make it any harder.

#3) Respect Others Opinions because They Will Not Change

You should always respect another posters opinion. Just because you feel a certain way about a subject does not mean they should necessarily feel that way. No one is going to change their opinion to someone who is rude and being unfair about something anyways. A rule of thumb is to ignore anyone who cannot say more than a negative comment.

#2) People Are More Responsive To Polite Comments

throughout a board, just take a look, you are more likely to get a positive and thoughtful response from someone who has been reading a nice comment other than the jerk who posted "Microsoft sucks" 30 times. It also makes the community look better, people will not troll a board or website in order to ruin a communities reputation most of the time. They are looking to run off anyone who does not share there point of view. Which in essence will eventually get back to a person who does share their point, but would rather not be in a community filled with trolls.

#1) It is Annoying

The obvious one, it is so annoying to post a long comment that had a lot of thought in it and someone to come out with a response like "sony sucks". Does that not make you feel like you just wasted half an hour typing for no reason. It is also annoying in general to just have to read "Nintendo sucks" 30 times.


These are strictly my reasons that you should not troll. You may not agree and the list may be missing a reasons you think is more important, think you have a better idea? Leave a comment I am more than happy to discuss it.

The Top 5 Reasons To Switch to Safari Browser

Here is my Top5 list of reasons why you shouldn't stick to the mainline browsers and branch out to Safari.

#5) Safari Works With More Websites

I had that when I was using Opera that I would get a bunch of web pages that would not load or would give errors. I try to load the same pages with Safari and they all work perfectly. This is huge me, I need a browser that will actually load the page I am looking for.

#4) Other Browsers Crash A Lot

All of the main-stream browsers like IE, Firefox, and Opera tend to crash more than what Safari does. I have used the Safari web browser for two months now and cannot re-call it ever crashing, not once.


#3) Safari Looks Cool

The layout of Safari is simplistic, yet elegant. You never get tired of looking at the dull gray background. Safari's layout is not only cool but, it is easy to find your bookmarks and the history.

#2) Ease of Use

Safari is the easiest browser to use other than Opera. Instead of all those confusing and annoying toolbars that you have to clear daily off of IE, you never have to deal with them on Safari.

#1) Safari is Fast!

Safari 3.0 is the fastest web browser to grace the planet, I have never seen web pages load so fast in my life. The new speed of Safari make IE and Opera look like snails.

Safari Browser is an all around good browser that I would recommend to everyone, it is available for download--free-- at Apple's Website

The Top 5 Reasons to Be A Geek

#5) You Know The Latest Tech

It does pay to be a geek. When you get a job you can actually point people in a reliable direction. I go to Walmart and 9 times out of 10 I am way better off not to ask an employee a question than if I do.

#4) You Get Better Jobs

Let's face it 90% of the geeks in the world will get better jobs than the guy on the High School football team. It does pay off to be into math after all.

#3) You Get To Love Being A Geek

Ever wonder why every geek takes such pride in being a geek? Being a geek is not easy, you have to know the latest tech and learn the best chess openenings. Once your a geek and you have it down good you can flaunt it, chicks love a guy who knows what he's talking about.

#2) Geek Speak

Yes there's a club. No actually there isn't a club, but you do earn the right to understand what the geek next to you is talking about. That is half the battle. Most of the people who won't talk to a geek are intimidated because they fear they will not understand them.

#1) Geeks Make The Internet Work

Almost everything you cross on the internet was probably created by a geek. Almost every website, in fact one of the few exceptions is blogs because of how easy they are to manage. Digg is overrun with people just as geeky as you and me! Is that not the greatest thing! If your not a geek you probably aren't reading this and you probably don't have a website.

Top 5 Reasons You Should Vote

Here is a list I have compiled of the best reasons for someone to vote.

#5) You live In The US

If you live in a country that is based of democracy would it not go against every reason for living in a country if you just lay over during election time and not vote. I am sure there are plenty of countries that leave you no say. If you move there at least someone who wants democracy may get it.

#4) The Feeling If You Do Not Vote

Once the election is all over with and candidate x wins and then he/she goes out and totally tanks the country would you not feel bad for not voicing your opinion. Even if 1 vote cannot change an election, surely it can change your outlook after it.

#3) Why Even Have an Election

If one single vote is not heard in my opinion, the entire election is void. How can you necessarily say that any candidate won any state unless every single person eligible voted. That is like saying I bought a hot dog, but they only gave me the bun, and I am ok with that.

#2) Taxation Without Representation

The entire basis for why this country was made. You are taxing yourself for no reason, part of the reason we pay taxes is to pay for the Representatives we put into office. Is this not an injustice that you are only bringing upon yourself.

#1) You Should Want To Vote

You should want to have your voice heard. You should want to have that power and ability, and you should use that power and ability. It should make you feel good to be standing at the polls knowing that no matter what happens you could not change it. That is a good feeling to have. So this year if you do not vote, just remember that you cannot complain.

Top 5 Reasons NASA Deserves More Funding

Here I have compiled 5 reasons why I think NASA deserves more funding.

#5) NASA Helps The Economy

NASA's development of technology helps build the economy. Whenever NASA builds a new robot that can do backflips, we need people to build them and when we those people get paid they will buy something and that money goes back to the government. So really the government is actually making money and spurring economy by funding NASA. NASA gets funded NASA makes new jobs, NASA's new jobs put money back into the economy which will get back to the government... and everyone wins.

#4) We Have the Tech to Get To Mars

Why on Earth? No, litterally why are we on Earth when we actually have the technology to be somewhere else like Mars. If our government better funded our NASA program not only could we potentially live on the moon, but we would probably be on Mars as well. We need a plan in case of an emergency, what if our planet was invaded or there was a nuclear war? We would need to leave in a hurry, but we do not have the technology due to lack of funding.

#3)NASA Sends People To Space

Imagine all the things you could do in space.We need a place to go before we can accomplish these things though. We have a space station with lots of space, but it just isn't a place to live. We need people in space in the near future, but without the necessary funding we cannot build homes out there. People will not invest in NASA's housing plans if it isn't backed by the government.

#2) The Advances In Science NASA Would Make

NASA historically has been one of the leading innovators in technology and science. Computers could be faster and robots could have better artificial intelligence. The world would be a much safer place, the police force and military could be made entirely of robots.

#1) The Threat of Zombies

The threat from the zombie nation has loomed large over the US for many years and we need a way to escape a massive Zombie outbreak. For those of you who have recently seen I am Legend, which in the book was actually vampires, the Zombies were attacking from the inside and people just could not escape in time. The fastest way out would be through mass transportation which could be supplied by NASA with the Proper funding. Once in a while we just need to remind ourselves this threat is real. Oh yeah pick up a copy of I AM LEGEND

Also for more info on zombies check out IZA

The Top 5 Reasons To Switch to PC Gaming

Here are the top 5 reasons I believe you should be switching to PC Gaming. The reasons in order of least importance to most importance!

#5) Cheaper

When you go out and buy a PC to use for gaming you are really taking out two birds with one stone. In todays world a PC is almost a mandatory thing. When you buy a PC for gaming and general use you are actually saving yourself a few dollars, heres why. In order to build a gaming PC the only thing you really need extra is a video card. Most computers built today have plenty of RAM and plenty of processing power. A good video card that will last you a few years is probably going to cost you around $150. You do not necessarily need a real fancy video card though because PC games have a wide range of available Screen Resolutions and video card settings. Game consoles are expensive and paying an extra $150 to your PC or paying $400 for a console should be a no brainer, you save $250.

#4) Computers Longevity

Computers last forever, most PC's last for about 5-10 years and if you buy a good video card you probably will not have to buy a new one for at least 4 years. New game consoles are released about every 3-5 years and so you can assume to keep up with the industry you will be buying a new card to support new graphics every 4 years. Figuring that your computer has a PCI Express 16x slot that should be good for at least the next 10 years and in which case you can update your card every time you need to till then.

#3) The PC Has a Huge Games Library

The Pc has a load of games and most of these games are games you will find on other systems. A lot of times if a game is good on a console it goes to the PC eventually anyways. You see a lot of games on PC that you cannot find on consoles, the civilizations and the Starcrafts of the world. There is something for everyone on PC and most of these games are flexible enough to work with most graphics cards.

#2) Online Play

The PC has such good online play. It is not just for individual games either, most games you play that have online capability have a really good online service. Not only do you get the excellant online service you also have modified levels and items that you cannot get on a console. You do not have to pay for this excellant service where as on xbox live you will pay, but PSN and Nintendo's online service are also free.

#1) Modifications

The great thing about PC games is that they're incredibly easy to mod. Mods to games makes them a lot better. You never run out of content and there are mods for every game! These mods can be used online or for personal use. If you do not like the way something works, you just change it. Mods make everything more fun, but you cannot get these as easily on your console due to how hard it is to change and program for. The Modifications to all the PC games makes them my #1 reason to switch to PC gaming.

The 3 Worst Letters in the Alphabet

I have come to discuss this time, the three worst letters in the alphabet! There are a lot of useless letters, but what ones top the chart?

#3) The Letter Z

Ok Z is horrible, why do we need it? There is like zero words for the letter and it almost makes the same sound as S when used in a sentence. Z ,which has absolutely zero value to anyone other than maybe a person with that letter in their name, should be completely removed from the Alphabet.


#2)The letter Y

The single most confusing letter in the Alphabet. Even though Y is a pretty common letter, i can be substituted for it more often than not. Not only can i substitute for it in most cases, in half the instances of y i does replace it. Y is another one of those letters that only confuses matters and makes them worse, it also should be removed from the Dictionary!


#1) The Letter L

What fun is the letter L? It isn't anything special, it is plain and boring. This is especially true when L is in lower case, it just looks like a up and down line. The letter had a lot of uses, but no one cares. It's the rejected letter that is no fun to look at and is even more boring to use! This is why L tops my list of the most worthless letters.

The Top 5 Letters in the Alphabet

I have decided my next feat would be to tackle what are the top 5 letters in the alphabet. I will discuss in great detail why I chose each letter and why they are so important. Also it does not matter wether we are talking lowercase or uppercase.


#5) The Letter W

The reason I chose w is because it is 2 v's and a double u. It is also used in a lot of name calling... which is amazing. (ie, weirdo, wacko, wimp) W is also one of those letters that are just used enough to be called a letter but not so little it is in q's or z's rank...


#4) The Letter X

I know what your thinking, X... you chose frikken X. Do not be fooled though, the x is amazing. Not only can you probably not come up with more than 5-10 X words, look at the thing... it looks like a shiruken! The letter X is also the universal variable, I can use x for anything!

#3) The Letter i

It defines the word awesome. Ever notice how that little dot just hangs there sitting against nothing, the letter i defies gravity. The letter i has hidden powers that the world must master in order to survive. Plus, L is gay and i is L only 1 billion times better because of its dot. Gravity defiance makes this one of the coolest letters there is!


#2) The Letter M

The letter M is pure awesome, if you look closely not only is it 2 times of N but its also got a V in the middle. M is a very commonly used letter that everyone loves. M is also a centralized letter, it is only 1 letter away from the middle. All of that makes M my #2 letter.


#1) The Letter T

This one was probably the easiest one to figure out. Just look at the title and half the words I used to get to this point, most contained a T. It is probably by a long ways the most used letter that is not a vowel. T is also in my first and last name a total of 4 times. There is a lot of great words that start with the letter T like transmit, and since T is the whore of the alphabet... so transmit as in sexually transmitted disease!Because T is like a disease. Seriously, just try to go a day without using it. If you do use it though I guarentee you will use it again! That is what makes T the #1 Letter in the Alphabet

The Top 5 Game consoles ever!

Ok so we ramble through this all the time, what is the greatest... if that's the greatest than what the hell does that make this one. So what, we have done it before, we will absolutely do it again. So I will voyage out and attempt this feat. Please note that I have not in fact played every piece of hardware ever made and that this list only reflects the views of the writer.


We will start at the top, because that is all you care about anyways right?

1) THE ATARI 2600!

I know half of you do not even remember the thing so I did the work of wikipedia-ing it. Here

Ok so your probably wondering what I am on by now, that's ok though. I was also am wondering, but I have decided it's for the best. You see, the Atari changed the world! In 1975 Atari released the Atari 2600, possibly the greatest system ever. Here is why I believe it is the greatest sytem ever.

Ok as a child when you were born into the US you were guarenteed two things in life, 1. taxes and 2. The Atari 2600. Everyone had one and a copy of pong. It was great for the games industry, as Atari made money others companies invested. As more and mroe companies got involved the larger the scale of the business and the more likely other companies would par-take. Sure the Atari 2600 didn't have the best games of all time, sure it wasn't the most long term system, and sure it wasn't the most fun to play. Without it though... we probably wouldn't have a games industry anything near what we have. That is why it is the greatest game console ever!


Here is the Rest of my top five with a brief descripition of why!

2) The Nintendo

For obvious reasons the original Nintendo comes in second place and is arguably the greatest console of all time, it had great games and was a load of fun. After ET for Atari it was looking grim in the gaming world, but then came the Nintendo which gave us hope. Please note that ET was also released for the Nintendo.

3) The Sony Playstation 2

Ok this one is a no-brainer. This was probably the easiest console to justify in position, not as important as the Nintendo or Atari 2600 but much more important than the others. Look at the statistics, this thing is shattering... no, obliterating the sales records. The console still sells as good as any other console ,except for the Wii, today.


4) The Sony Playstation

It is getting a little harder now, but this one just seemed to fit. Looking back to the times of the original Playstation there were only a few systems that had ever used CD's at launch.The graphics were above par for its time and due to little competition it succeeded.

5) The Dreamcast

This one is subject to the msot controversy since most of you have never seen one, let alone played it. Short and simple, some of the best games ever and online capability...

So thats it, let the flamming begin. The best game machine is actually the PC in my opinion, especially if you know how to modify the games!

Top 5 Reasons to Own A Kangaroo

Here is my list on why you should own a kangaroo... thats right... a kangaroo.

#5) Kangaroo's are awesome

Enough said. How often have you been seeing kangaroo's lately? I would think you probably havent seen any. In which case you would be the coolest kid on the block if you owned one. Kangaroo's go hop hop hop enough said.

#4) Cheaper Transportation

Whenever you should be getting in the car to drive somewhere you could just have your kangaroo take you. Just jump in their pouch and show them where to go.

#3) You Could Get Really Good Insurance

You could get really good insurance and just go outside for a little while, meanwhile your kangaroo tears everything up. If that does not work your not out anything and you still have an amazingly awesome animal.

#2)Hold competitions

Tell your neighbor that your animal can outrun his. Place some bets before he see's your animal, pocket a little cash.

#1)Kangaroo's Are Really Good Boxers

Kangaroo's can box anyone. Not only are you getting a bargain by owning an animal that you could use for safety, you can put him in the ring and win some cash. I am sure if you tried hard enough you could teach him how to box.


That is my list for The Top 5 Reasons to Own A Kangaroo. I think it is becoming more and more obvious that I am bored. Kangaroo's are a horrible topic to write on and I really didn't have any ideas on what to write, I just thought it would be funny to write about why you should own a kangaroo.