SrugieJoshua Seed is a eighteen-year-old computer enthusiast who was born in Cleveland, Ohio, but currently lives in Toronto, Ontario where he has resided since age nine. As a veteran at Neowin, Joshua combines his passion for computers with his interest in writing and journalism as he keeps a close eye on the latest technology.
He began his journey in the computing world at a young age, having received his first computer running Windows 98 when he was just five years old. Since then, he's been honing his skills helping friends and family with their computer issues. A devoted Microsoft user, Joshua has progressively moved to each new Windows release, currently using Windows 7.
Joshua is also an avid PC gamer and his favorite video game genres include first-person shooters and role-playing games. He owns a Sony PlayStation 2 and a Nintendo DS handheld as well but they mostly collect dust. Other interests of his include computer programming, history, and sports. As a die-hard baseball fan, Joshua roots for the Cleveland Indians and has done so for many years.
Now in his fourth year of high school, his favorite subject is Canadian and World Politics and he plans to pursue his studies further in the field of political science as he continues his education.
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