Microsoft DreamSpark: Free Student Software

The other day I was browsing the web and I came across a Microsoft site called DreamSpark. It is a website where students and teachers can get Microsoft software for FREE. This is legal. The website belongs to Microsoft. To get some of the software you need a Windows Live account (hotmail, msn, live ID). You login on the site using it, then you have to verify that you are a student or teacher. You go through the process of doing that, and once that is completed, you are able to download software that you normally have to pay a lot for FREE! I had to contact Microsoft to get verified because my school wasn't listed, but they sent me an activation code, and I was able to verify. To download software in the future, you have to use the same Live ID that you verified with, otherwise you can't download certain software. There is a large list of stuff to choose from, and each software is easily identifiable by its logo. You just click it and then you can download.

My Laptop: Compaq Presario M2000

On Thursday, July 22 I got my new laptop, a Compaq Presario M2000. This laptop is from 2004-2005 and was made by HP (Compaq was aquired by HP). There were different models to this laptop. I know that there were Pentium/Centrino models and models with a card reader built-in. Mine doesn't have a Pentium CPU but I can add a card reader using the PC-Card Slot. Here are the Specs:
-CPU: Intel Celeron Mobile 1.4 GHz
-RAM: 1GB
-Hard Drive: 40GB
-DVD/CD-RW Drive
-15" LCD screen
-2 USB 2.0 Slots
-Mini 1394 (FireWire) Port
-VGA-Out
-PC Card/PCMCIA Slot
-Headphone/Mic ports
-JBL Pro Speakers
-No built-in Webcam or Microphone


Installed Software:
-Windows XP Professional
-McAfee Total Protection 2010
-Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise
-Microsoft Works 8
-Sonic RecordNow!
-InterVideo WinDVD 5
-CCleaner
-The Logo Creator
-ACID Xpress 7
-Paint.NET
-KRISTAL Audio Engine (Digital Audio Workstation)

                                 note: picture is stock photo, not my laptop

Farewell My Netbook

Today (July 13) I sold my ASUS Eee PC netbook. I sold it on Craigslist for $100 (a Benjamin!!!). The sale included the netbook, charger, manuals, Free netbook travel kit, and a software essentials cd. I am happy that it is going to a good home and to good people. I will miss its small size and portability but I will find a laptop (or a desktop Mac) that I will enjoy also. I have had it for about a 1/2 year and got some good use out of it. It played Hulu and YouTube well, ran Facebook, Gmail, and USTREAM.TV webcasting well. I enjoyed using the netbook but I wanted a larger screen so I am planning on buying a laptop (Mac preferably). I will consider a newer desktop PC or a Mac instead though. I have been scouring Milwaukee Craigslist and eBay for a replacement. Overall I would buy a netbook again as long as it had more hard drive space and a larger screen. I like netbooks, but you cant fully replace a laptop with a netbook.

SonFest 2010 at NWBC

Once again at Northwest Baptist Church we will be
doing SonFest 2010! SonFest at Northwest is a
huge event! There are many things to do such as: outdoor games, prize raffles, Live Music by the Northwest Baptist Worship Team, Cookout Lunch, and much more! Check out the video below from the 2005 SonFest:

SonFest 2005 Slideshow

Visit NWBC’s site at www.northwestbaptist.com.

New iPhone Leaked, Microsoft's Kin, and other Tech Related Things

Hey Nathannitz.tk Followers,
Check out my new tech related site. The new blog is for everything that has to do with technology, such as conputers, phones, etc. You can check it our here or go to http://www.techwizard1.wordpress.com/ to see articles on such things as the new leaked iPhone and Microsoft Kin. You can also get the latest info about the webshow that my friend Nathan and I do. Check it out! :)

Celebrate Easter at Northwest Baptist Church!

VISIT OUR CHURCH ON EASTER WEEKEND TO ENJOY ALL OF THE EVENTS THAT

ARE LISTED ABOVE IN THE EVENTS LIST. ENJOY!!!

Check Out Our Webshow Saturday/Sunday

Hey Everyone,

Just letting you know to check out my webshow this Saturday Night and Sunday Afternoon. My friend Nathan and I originally created a webshow back in 2008 called Nitz Sports Fanzone. In late 2009 we decided to change the show from just sports related to an everything webshow. The new name is Live Time With Nath@n-X2. We broadcast using USTREAM.TV and use ManyCam for effects and other stuff. Click HERE to go to our show! We will broadcast at 11:00 pm Saturday Night and at 1:45 pm Sunday. Make sure to check us out Sunday because we have a special NASCAR Daytona 500 Special Webcast! HOPE YOU ENJOY!!!

(Click Picture For Link To Our WebShow)