Theodore (Tad) Boomer was born in August 1956 in Catskill, NY. From an early age he showed a propensity for science and mechanic but also in art and music. When the personal computers became available he knew then that he was going to be working with them in one form or another when he grew up. Since 1985 he has run Connetek Business Technologies, https://www.connetek.com, his own small business technology company specializing in consulting, small business technology assessment, web presence, web design and web hosting with a focus on entrepreneurs, small office/home office, small business, non-profit and small government contracts. His technical knowledge and ability to communicate effectively has garnered him clients from around the world. Tad started writing technical manuals and conducting instruction regarding the use of software while employed with the US military and US federal government and has been a technical reviewer for osCommerce Beginners Edition, osCommerce Professional Edition, Open VPN, cPanel, and MAMBO Beginner’s Edition.