Jake Shores' Profile

Scottsdale, AZ

6.4.08

Jake Shores (3,209 pts

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Contributing Editor in 1 Channel, Writer in 1 Channel

Contributions: 62

About Me

Hello! My name is Jake Shores. I'm 29 years old and live in beautiful Scottsdale, AZ. I graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor of science degree in Justice Studies, Class of 2005. I currently work as a systems support analyst for a large, privately-owned financial services organization. My passions are movies, music, and all things outdoors: backpacking, mountain biking, surfing, snowboarding, etc.

My Awards & Certifications

CompTIA A+ Certified IT Technician
CompTIA Server+ Certified
HP ProLiant Accredited Platform Specialist

My Experience

I have a little over 11 years of experience in the IT industry working as a network technician, help desk lead, and my current position as a systems support analyst.

My Latest Articles

Green Computing and the Thin Client
By definition, a thin client uses less power due to its lack of a standard hard drive and all-in-one form factor. However, does a thin client have to follow this blueprint? Can legacy hardware be transformed into thin clients and re-used instead of recycled? I believe so. Read on to find out how.
Published by Jake Shores (3,209 pts ) on Dec 18, 2008 to
Green Computing / IT Articles

Too Much Security?
When is enough, enough? Is it possible to have too much security? Like all things in life, the goal should be to strike a healthy balance and figure out what's "just right." You know, like that creepy fairy tale with the talking bears. Goldie something or other...
Published by Jake Shores (3,209 pts ) on Nov 24, 2008 to
Small Business Security Articles

Common Security Terms Dictionary: W - Z
If you’re new the computing world, all of the acronyms, nomenclature, and strange terms can become a little intimidating. It’s my hope that this dictionary series will help you absorb this information and shed some light on the world of “techno-babble.”
Published by Jake Shores (3,209 pts ) on Nov 24, 2008 to
Small Business Security Articles

My Latest Activity

Jake Shores published Too Much Security? to Small Business Articles.

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Jake Shores published Common Security Terms Dictionary: W - Z to Small Business Articles.

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