Matt Nelson
A reporter and columnist from Arkansas with a love of sports, technology, and politics.
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The Newest Firefox Add-On's I Can't Live WithoutI've written before about various Firefox add-ons, the micro-applications that install inside the popular Firefox web browser to expand its functionality. These are the newest ones that I absolutely can't live without. -
Napster Software Not Quite What it was in 1999, but Doesn't Fail to ImpressNapster, the tool that launched the peer-to-peer file sharing movement among myself and my middle school posse, is on the straight and narrow. -
Best Buy and Geek Squad Took Our Computer and Ruined ItThe three-year extended warranty on our HP notebook expired last month, and right on cue, the computer is going to have to be replaced. The failure of the computer is due in part to poor service from Best Buy and Geek Squad. -
These Firefox Add-Ons Are Some of the BestFirefox's greatness isn't all due to the default features the developers included. Much of Firefox's superiority comes from its add-ons platform. -
FoxyTunes Music Player, BugMeNot Tool Are Essential Firefox Plug-insFirefox has a host of interesting and useful plug-ins. In this article, I will provide a brief round-up of two of my favorites. -
Could Google Be Building an Everything Killer?Search giant Google has been doing more than search for some time now, but just what are they working toward? Could they be preparing to launch the killer app that will define this AJAX-rich Web 2.0 movement that I keep hearing about? Let the speculation begin. -
ForecastFox Provides Local Weather Forecast Inside Firefox BrowserWherever you live, you probably like having quick access to weather information. For Firefox users, the ForecastFox plug-in provides extensive weather information at a glance inside your browser. -
Newspapers Are Not the AnswerTrying to recapture young readers, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette launched a new print weekly. When will the old media learn that newsprint isn't' the way to attract young readers? What will eventually replace newsprint? -
Paragould Provides Excellent Parks, Many OpportunitiesThe city of Paragould is a progressive Northeast Arkansas city that has maintained a small-town feel. -
Using the Little Rock Public Transportation SystemWhether you call the Natural State home or you are just visiting one of our local attractions such as the William Jefferson Clinton Presidential Center and Park, Little Rock's public transit system can be a great way to get around as it is both economical and fun. -
Carpooling Helps the Environment, Saves You CashAs gas-guzzling consumers, there aren't very many ways to fight back against these oppressive prices. About the only way to stick it to the man - the man being rich oil executives both here and abroad - is to consider carpooling. -
IE-View Extension Provides Solution for Websites that Don't Work in Firefox BrowserThe IE-View extension for Firefox allows you to quickly view pages that don't work with Firefox in Internet Explorer. -
Google Browser Sync Keeps Your Life in SyncGoogle's Browser Sync plug-in for Firefox helps you more effectively manage your web information across multiple computers and even multiple operating systems. -
Sun Belt College Football: Arkansas State Indians Offensive PreviewIf the Indians don't make it to a bowl game this year, it's a safe bet to blame it on lack of offensive consistency. -
How to Create Your Own Computer Programs the Easy WayProgramming is fun, but it can also be very complex. In today's column, I am going to teach you the basics of programming. This is the very foundation upon which most of today's programmers, including me, got their start.
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An Introduction to RSS - It's Really Simple!RSS is now the primary outlet for distributing news headlines over the web, but it hasn't made much noise yet. Many people don't know what RSS is, but practically every website is using it now in some form. -
Make Windows Look like a MacMicrosoft Windows is inherently uncool, but you can tweak your PC to make it look like a perfect blend of the Windows and Macintosh graphical interfaces.
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Firefox Finally Provides a Windows Alternative to Netscape, Internet ExplorerIf you are reading this article and you are using a computer with Microsoft Windows, it is likely that you currently use Microsoft's Internet Explorer to browse the web. Do you have to use IE to browse the web if you use Windows? Heck no.
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Sun Belt Conference Likely to Get New Bowl Tie-in in 2008 SeasonThe Sun Belt Conference, which has eight football members competing in the Division 1 Football Bowl Subdivision of the NCAA, will likely add another bowl game tie-in in 2008, conference commissioner Wright Waters said in a video posted to the conference website recently.
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Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns Name New Athletic DirectorThe University of Louisiana's Lafayette campus has named David Walker its new athletic director, pending approval from the University of Louisiana System.
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Arkansas Festival Provides Glimpse into Musical Heritage of the OzarksI first visited Mountain View, Ark., a few years ago to see the young lady who is now my fiancée, but all the time spent in the quaint mountain town couldn't prepare me for the third week of April in 2006, when I experienced my first ever Arkansas Folk Festival.
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2006 Baja 1000 Off-Road RaceRidgecrest, Calif., businessman Chris Farrell's motorcycle team took only 27 hours and 6 minutes to travel the 1,050 miles between the Mexican cities of Ensenada and La Paz in the 2006 Baja 1000 off-road race.
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NCAA Football: Sun Belt Conference Holds Media Days, Announces Pre-seaon Poll and All-conference TeamThe Sun Belt Conference kicked off its annual two-day football media event in New Orleans Monday. The Media Days event gives media the opportunity to meet with coaches and players in advance of the coming football season.
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Facebook's Security, Application Platform, and Consistent Interface Make it the Premier Social NetworkFacebook, the popular social network that until recently was restricted to college students, recently unveiled a new application platform and new security and privacy options that I believe elevate it past MySpace as the world's top social networking website.
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Cell Phone Review: Sony Ericsson's T290a Prepaid AT&T Mobile PhoneThe Sony Ericsson T290a is a solid performer with an exceptional email and text messaging application.
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PortableApps Software Provides Mobility and SecurityUsing this unique software and an inexpensive flash memory thumb drive, you can use public computers without worrying about leaving personal information behind.
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Windows Vista 10 Weeks LaterDell and many consumers want to keep Windows XP instead of Windows Vista. Learn exactly why the operating system is creating such an uproar in this informative column.
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Arkansas State Mascot 'Indians' Must Go, Committee SaysArkansas State University's Mascot Review committee has recommended that the university change its mascot so that it will be in line with the NCAA's ban on imagery it considers "hostile and abusive."
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How to Get a Functioning, Up-to-date Laptop Computer for Under $300Professionals and students can benefit tremendously from owning a laptop computer - of that, there is no doubt. The used Apple Macintosh market is a great place to find a low cost computer.
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Guide to Podcasting and Internet RadioThe two most common questions I am asked by my readers are about two emerging technologies - podcasting and internet radio. So today I am going to try and answer all of your questions about these two subjects.
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Should You Upgrade to Windows Vista?Bill Gates was executing a full-scale media blitz earlier this week trying to promote the release of his company's Windows Vista operating system. What is Vista, and is it worth your time to go pick up the new product that hit store shelves yesterday?
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Web Services You Will 'digg' - Even the Young at Heart Can Enjoy Social BookmarkingA look at the social bookmarking movement and some if the websites that are at its forefront.
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Essential Free Software for Your ComputerThere are some free pieces of software you just have to have: five, to be exact. You don't want to be the only person to not have these installed.