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In the exploration of programming, and this whole "computer" thing in general, I've discovered some interesting bits of information. Well, interesting to me, anyway. My wife seems a little uninterested in some of the topics... and to her credit she did sit with me through a second watching of the Discovery show on the giant squid. However, after that she seems to run away when I say I have something interesting to mention. So, to spare her further annoying conversations, I have expressed my discoveries in these articles.

Topics

11/25/2003: The 3D Game Engine of WormRaider (484 views) - Most games today use some type of 3D engine. At their heart, a 3D world can be easily simulated as long as you have a grasp of some basic concepts. I discuss the math involved that turned WormRaider into an old-school, first-person, 3D game.

11/24/2003: IP Subnetting and Subnet Masks (440 views) - The basis for all networks, yet rarely understood. I break down the basics of how and why a network is setup the way it is.

11/22/2003: Setting Up and Securing Wireless Routers (433 views) - Wireless technology is as common as the morning latte, however, as easy as they are to setup… most people are leaving themselves wide open for hacking without even knowing it. Make sure you know how to protect your network.