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Along with writing a monthly column for T&L Publications' Servo Magazine, www.servomagazine.com, called GeerHead, I write the occasional feature for the sister publication Nuts&Volts, www.nutsvolts.com.

Sun Riders Ahoy at the Solar Cup Races - David Geer (August issue)

In the August issue is an uplifting story that combines vibrant high school kids, boating and boat construction, the environment, solar energy, the future of water and lots of fun!

High school students compete yearly in the Solar Cup races in which they build and race their own solar-powered boats on a clean water reservoir. Don't buy it, huh? Well, read the issue and find out.

Going Security Geek on Penetration by Ira Winkler - David Geer (May issue)

Computer system security guru Ira Winkler (one time Hewlett-Packard executive) spills on how companies hire "good-guy" hackers like him (no, not "Chucky"!) to audit, test and penetrate their networks to detect security holes.

If the holes are there, he finds them. It's an interesting topic and a great intro to the arena for the semi-computer savvy or anyone who thinks a "pen test" is a paper exam that must be handwritten.

Setting Up Dual, Flat Panel Monitors Under Windows XP - David Geer (March issue)

This is exactly how to do it. If you want twice the computer screen and all the other advantages of two monitors that act as one, this is the article for you.