Darren Blakeborough
My day job is as an Assistant Professor in Media and Communication Studies at the University of the Fraser Valley. My primary teaching and research interests revolve around popular culture and technology. I am an adequate at best guitar player currently attempting to romanticize my inglorious youth in a Hair Metal cover band called "Glam Chowder”. When not working or watching TV, I am usually listening to music, recording music, playing music, or trying to figure out what gear I need to make all of that music sound even better.
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What you need to know about formatting for your external drives
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What you need to know to choose the right motherboard for your computer
Whether looking to upgrade an existing PC, buy a new one, or build one from scratch, it is a crucial to pick the motherboard that best serves your needs.
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Music exploration, discovery, and creation enable your family to unleash your inner creative
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IK Multimedia Puts Music Production in the Palm of Your Hands
IK Multimedia continues at the forefront of technological innovation that has allowed the average consumer to enter the creative realm of music production.
Roland BTM-1 Bluetooth Speaker with Guitar Input Review
How do you stand out in a crowded Bluetooth wireless speaker market? If you're Roland's BTM-1, you add a guitar input for a serious dose of "look at me!"
5 Home Theatre Gifts for the Tech Lover
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