Erik Peterson

Erik Peterson

I'm a software engineer looking to improve my writing skills. I'm the father of a 1-year-old, and I'm lucky enough to work part-time so I can spend afternoons with my son (while my wife works). In addition to my writing interest, I'm currently re-discovering my love of history, especially for the Civil War and World War II.

I've always loved technology, everything from gadgets to PCs. The growing use of technology in cars only adds to my love of learning about automobiles.

Above all I'm a Christian and strive to conform my life to Christ's example.
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  • The Danger of Long Car Loans
    Here's what can happen when you trade a smaller monthly payment for a longer car note.
  • 2011 Ford F-150 - Same Face, Better Power
    Ford continues it's string of making major changes early in a product's life-cycle with new engines for the 2011 F-150.
  • Gift Card (Spending) Mania
    Gift cards are great, but if you're not thoughtful they can end up costing you. Here are some thoughts to make redeeming gift cards fun and satisfying.
  • Picking Your Cell Phone
    Cell phones are personal devices, and there are more out there than ever before. How do you choose the phone that's right for you?
  • Inspiration from God's Word
    Real spiritual inspiration comes from God and His power, not from our own devices. As people who have sinned (Romans 3:23) we must look to God for redemption and for hope, which he freely gives to those who follow Him.
  • Buying Technology: In-store or Online?
    Years ago many thought we'd buy all our technology online. I've learned over time, though, that sometimes it's better to look in a store. This article suggests what products to buy online and which to buy in stores.
  • Review of the History Channel's Top Gear
    Is The History Channel's Top Gear worth watching? Can it provide some of the hilarious moments we love in the BBC version?
  • My Worst Car Ever
    This is the story of a car I should have never bought, one that cost me lots of frustration and a lot of money when I got rid of it a year later.
  • When a Free Online Service Goes Wrong: A Facebook Unperson
    My mom's Facebook account was mistakenly disabled and later re-enabled recently. What can this tell us about ad-supported services in general?
  • A Spring New Year's-style Weight Loss Resolution
    My wife and I have been losing weight the last 6 months or so after medical concerns and excess weight pushed us into a New Year's-style weight loss resolution. In this article I'll describe what went well and places where we struggled.
  • Comparing Pre-paid and Contract Cell Phone Plans
    New smartphones are seductive, especially at the low prices you see online and in stores. We'll look at how carriers make phones so cheap and compare them with no-contract plans so you can decide if you're getting a good deal or not.
  • Top Gadgets of 2010
    My top 5 gadgets of 2010. There are two cell phones, an e-reader, a tablet that's also an e-reader and, for symmetry, an e-reader that's also a tablet. There's also a lesser-known fact about each device.

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