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grew up in Indiana, California, Maryland, and Virginia. He went to high school in Virginia and Minnesota, and he finished his BA in art in Staten Island, New York. Moving around this much has acquainted him with the diverse characteristics and life styles of many North American regions.

He has worked as a museum restoration carpenter and a cabinetmaker/joiner. In 1988, he contracted Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS). This life-change, allowed him to re-invent himself in some unexpected ways.

He says, "Chasing the buck can be as self destructive as a drug addiction."

He has published articles ranging from musical instrument construction to radio control soaring. He now lives in Upstate New York with his wife and six cats. All can be found on his website, The Hardsdisk Mac Pages - if you look carefully.

• One year with my 'free' Mac mini, 2006.11.20. "For something the size of a fruitcake, the mini is a powerful little computer."
• Add desktop Trash and a classic Apple Menu to OS X for free, 2006.11.13. Two favorite features from the classic Mac OS have never been part of OS X, but that doesn't mean you have to do without them.
• Deodorizing a stinky old iBook that smells like sweat, 2006.10.19. Different ways to mask and otherwise attack the problem if your G3 iBook suffers from Stinky Keyboard Syndrome.
• A stinky old iBook that smells like sweat, 2006.10.13. You just don't expect an iBook to smell like strong perspiration, but this problem seems to afflict a number of G3 iBooks.
• Alternatives to eBay when buying low-end Macs, 2006.10.05. If you're looking to save money on older Macs, Craigslist, university surplus, and used Mac dealers can be great sources.
• eBay no longer your best source for low-end Macs, 2006.10.03. When buying used Macs below the US$300 mark, eBay has become a seller's market, so buyers may find the best bargains elsewhere.
• Mac community loses an icon, David G. Wood, but not his legacy, 2006.05.15. David Wood's 'Resources for the Older Macintosh' was an invaluable resource for anyone using pre-PowerPC Macs. Although Wood has passed on, his legacy survives.
• Mac mini Hacks & Mods for Dummies, 2006.05.05. This volume provides a lot of useful information, but those with Intel minis or speed-bumped G4 minis will realize the book is already dated.
• Kensington Keyboard-in-a-Box USB a good low cost value, 2006.04.10. If you don't need a heavy duty keyboard, Kensington's Keyboard-in-a-Box is a good value at just US$25.
• Chronically ailing Yikes! G4 cured while overclocking, 2006.04.05. This PCI Power Mac G4 had been acting up for years and resisted all attempts to bring stability. But when the new owner attempted to overclock it, things became clear.
• A scrounger's guide to equipping the Mac mini: Choices for the budget conscious, 2005.12.22. How to add a monitor, mouse, keyboard, and stereo sound to your Mac mini for little or no money.
• Yes, you can get a 'free' Mac mini - but is it worth the hassles?, 2005.12.15. You've seen the offers for free iPods, Palms, gift cards, and Mac minis. What's the catch?
• Switching between OS 9 and OS X definitely beats switching to Windows, 2005.11.30. What's a low-end user to do when new apps only run on OS X and some essential older apps don't run well (or at all) in Classic mode?
• Handiapped website strives to empower handicapped, 2005.11.10. Mac user Frank Petrie has launched a new website to help handicapped find resources, build community, and create a stronger voice.

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