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: Canada Promo : Buy a Google Pixelbook and a free Google Home If you buy Google new premium Chromebook, the Pixelbook, you now receive a free Google Home. This …
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: Essential now has an Android 8 Oreo beta porogram Android 8 Oreo is the next thing for Android devices and everybody is working hard to bring it to …
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: Google's FilesGo File Manager cleaner is now available as beta TL;DR : Go here and download this app (while it's available). Earlier this week, we saw FileGo leak …
: Essential phone get's another $50 price drop at BestBuy I wrote a short article about the merits and issues with the Essential phone here. I wrote that …
: Is the $499 Essential phone worth it? No other Android smartphone in 2017 has been as polarizing as the Essential phone. Created by the …
: Important issues with the Google Pixelbook So the Google Pixelbook is the most elegant expression of what a Chromebook could be. There are …
: Samsung releases ad to mock Google's Pixel 2 XL screen issues We regularly see mobile carriers release commercials mocking competitors but we rarely see this with …
: OnePlus 5T specs and release date It's time to upgrade my phone and I am waiting to see what OnePlus releases as their OnePlus 5T …
: Changing Google.com country domain no longer works Google power users knew that changing the Google country top-level domain (ccTLD) would allow you to …
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: Microsoft takes aim at Google Chrome vulnerabilities July 2014, Google launched it's project zero initiative to identify Zero-Day vulnerabilities in …
: Chrome for Windows helps recover your browser from hijacking Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox are all mainstream browsers that work extra hard …
: You're going to love the DuckDuckGo Terms of Service Terms of service are professionally written notices you agree to every time you use a new …
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: Skimmer Scanner app for android Real security requires vigilance, even for consumers. One issue we have been hearing a lot over the …
: What you need to know about the new Apple Watch Series 3 The biggest change to Apple's smart watch lineup is the addition of LTE connectivity (a $70 option …
: What you need to know about the iPhoneX Over the coming weeks and months, the media will overwhelm you with review and editorials about the …
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: Bypass Google's AMP with DeAMPify for Android A handful of readers asked me to review the DeAmpify Android app and talk about it on my blog. So …
: Honest review of the Tunnelbear VPN service Similar Articles: Review of Private Internet Access (PIA) KeepSolid VPN Unlimited Review Your ISP is …
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: Google hopes Hire gives it a better stronghold in corporations Google sees the corporate world as an excellent cash cow and has been working hard to secure its …
: Get thousands of dollars of Microsoft ebooks for free It's Christmas in July for any tech enthusiast that loves getting "something for nothing". The books …
: Review of HideMyAss VPN (HMA) After writing my first VPN service review a couple of weeks ago, I asked my readers "what other VPN …
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: Review of Private Internet Access (PIA) The question I receive the most is "what VPN service should I use when I travel?". I started writing …
: Honest review of the ProtonVPN service UPDATE 7/5/2017: My connection to the ProtonVPN endpoints using their Windows client is extremely …
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: KeepSolid VPN Unlimited Review VPN Unlimited is one of the most popular VPN services available and for good reason. It is fast, …
: VyprVPN Review VyprVPN owns and manages its own networks and servers. During my recent VPN testing shoot-out, …
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: Your cloud provider is making you a target Phishing is a powerful and effective tool and a favorite in the threat actor arsenal. So what …
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: Best 360 degree camera for consumers [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“644”] Nokia Ozo. Photo courtesy of Nokia. [/caption] 360 …
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: Why you need a Glo-toob LED powered Glow Stick Each year, I test hundreds of new and different items that compete to find a place in my everyday …
: Encryption isn't just for terrorists It seems every time there is a terrorist attack, governments around the world use it as an …
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: The hidden dangers of using public WIFI There are plenty of reasons to love WIFI (over wireless). It's free, fast and usually reliable. …
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: Companies buying bitcoin to prepare for cyber extortion In an uncertain world where kidnapping for ransom is an all too common occurrence, many hostage …
: 7 airport lounge access secret you need to know 1 - Buy day-passes online Most airlines will allow passengers to buy a lounge access day-pass …
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: Secret to a 3 minute better you Why continuous improvement is important Companies have competitors, but so do employees. There are …
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: Google Home Superbowl ad Google has started taking hardware seriously in recent years with its Chromecast and Pixels. Then …
: Tool to check if your favorite username is free on dozens of sites automatically Whether you are a burgeoning social media star, a marketer or just a lover of everything social, you …
: Bypass that machine and speak to a human Regardless of the sales pitch companies make, most self-service initiatives are to save the company …
: Make sure that cyber-criminal doesn't rip you off Everyone hates being ripped off and consumers are always looking for ways to protect themselves. We …
: You should download the latest IOS upgrade now There is no such thing as bulletproof security. If a well funded, technically competent and …
: 9 most important questions to determine if a project is worthwhile George H Heilmeier was a DARPA director and developed 9 questions to help the agency determine the …
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: A free anonymous (TOR) Web browser for IOS I have written plenty of articles about TOR over the years: What is Tor and should I use it Why use …
: IOS 10.2 brings WI-FI Calling for Telus Customers Without much fanfare or pre-announcement, the IOS 10.2 update released earlier today finally enabled …
: Free unlimited video calling when you travel In November, I wrote an article that explained the new free unlimited Whatsapp offer from …
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: Best wired in-ear noise cancelling headphones A question I receive regularly is "What in-ear noise cancelling headphone do you recommend for …
: First look at the Bose QC-30 Bluetooth noise-cancelling earphones Apple hates ports and will kill each and every one of them come hell or high water. The iPhone 7 / 7 …
: Free Google app to scan all your physical pictures powered by magic The title may have been just a little exaggerated but most people, computational photography does …
: The hidden danger of using the SkyRoam global WIFI Hotspot November 25 2016 update at the end of the article. TL;DR the service is still vulnerable. <img …
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: Public Mobile to launch US Roaming Add-on Public Mobile is a low-cost limited network Canadian mobile service provider. It has recently …
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: Use Whatsapp for free next time you travel Since Apple has decided to keep Apple Messages (iMessage) locked up to its platform, users the world …
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: Stove In A Can - Be ready for the next emergency Anyone preparing for disaster / emergency knows that in addition to having easy to prepare food on …
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: Cover your laptop's webcam now We learned a couple of month's ago that Mark Zuckerberg covers his webcam with black tape (via a NY …
: Free WIFI next time you're in an Airport If you are lucky enough to travel business class then you know how how wonderful free airport WIFI …
: Best collapsible water bottle The right gear makes travelling so much better.In 2014, I wrote an article about (my then) favourite …
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: Samsung offering in-airport smartphone exchange [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1200”] Image by Sergio Quntana via Twitter [/caption] The US …
: Australian carrier ships Google Pixel a week early While everyone is waiting for the new Google branded Pixel to finally launch, a reddit user in …
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: Travelers need a 4 digit debit card PIN North American banks allow customers to use 6-8 digit debit card PINs which is good security but not …
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: Google is cheating Nexus users, should you trust the new Pixel? I am an open-minded technologist that uses both Android and iPhone. The one thing I love about the …
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: How to watch Apple's iPhone event tomorrow It's that time of the year again when we all gather around our web browser and watch Apple's …
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: HTC Desire 530 Android Smartphone review Customer Reading most online device review sites will make you dizzy. It seems reviewers …
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: You can pickup a Blackberry PRIV for $299 Blackberry is one of the few Android devices where users are receiving regular security updates. You …
: Samsung Note 7 to come bundled with McAfee security Itell Security (formerly McAfee) announced that the Samsung Note 7 will come bundled with McAfee …
: Review of JLAB Epic 2 bluetooth sport headphones Introduction We are a couple of weeks away (probably) from the announcement of the next iPhone and …
: Google Photos Video Ad shows the Issue of Running our of Space This isn't a news worthy item but it does visually show the struggle many iPhone users face daily …
: Review of Sugar Mobile Canadian cell phone provider As a Canadian, I wish we had more mobile phone competition to fuel innovation and drive down prices. …
: Why use Facebook over the TOR secure network When people think about the TOR network, they either think its a means for criminals to buy illicit …
: Hey Siri Cheat Sheet All digital assistants are complicated creatures that force you to learn a new query language. Siri …
: Microsoft PIX is an AI powered free IOS Camera App You can download Microsoft PIX from the Apple app store now for free. The claim to fame (according …
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: Google deploying SPAM call protection to some Nexus devices [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] Nexus One image by closari used under Creative …
: Company tests Drone delivery in Canada As a Canadian, I read about cool new services available to our American friends with envy. Some …
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: Pokemon Go players targeted in robbery & police issue safety tips Pokemon Go is an incredible phenomenon encouraging people to get outside, walk and socialize. For …
: Review of The Grayl water purifier and filter The problem As a "light prepper", lover of camping and traveler, I have been looking for the …
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: iCloud attack was really a phishing [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“4000”] Image by Christiaan Cole used under Creative Commons …
: Infinity Blade for IOS Free for 4th of July I don't normally post about games on my blog but a game I really enjoy is free today on the iTunes …
: Sawyer Mini water filter review We assume most North Americans just drink the clean municipal tap water available freely everywhere. …
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: Canadian wireless provider offering unlimited everything? There have been countless reports stating the obvious: Wireless rates in Canada are absurdly high …
: Hacker eavesdropes on Quebec Liberal Party Meetings [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“977”] Photo from Journal de Montréal [/caption] A local …
: Chinese developer charged with espionage [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2000”] Image by Katy Levinson used under Creative Commons …
: ZIPSIM is a US prepaid SIM card for travel and EDC I have written about the virtues of RoamMobility countless times (here, here, here, here, here). I …
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: Best travel body wipes Anyone who has travelled for business knows the feeling of feeling "un-fresh" and not having access …
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: T-Mobile launches tourist plan for visitors to the USA T-Mobile just launched a plan for tourists visiting the USA. Go into any T-Mobile store with an …
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: Anonabox Pro Review I received a handful of emails from readers asking if I had an EDC (Everyday Carry) kit and what it …
: How to thrive under pressure Your body is a miraculous creation that is able to quickly adapt to different situations often …
: Creators of Siri to launch next generation AI assistant May 9 Siri, Google Now and Cortana launched with great fanfare. We expected great things and for the most …
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: Would you like some malware with your dental cleaning? “The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a law that was created …
: Quote about success Action is the foundational key to all success. Pablo Picasso
: Is WhatsApp security Good and trustworthy? Quietly and with little fanfare, Whatsapp released an update to all of its products enabling …
: Major shift in loyalty incentives needed for programs to survive Users have a love or hate relationship with loyalty programs. You either love them, because they …
: How to secure Windows 10 The first misconception I want to tackle is that Windows 10 is magically more secure than Windows …
: Quote about new day [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2048”] It’s a new day, make it great [/caption]
: Do this to keep your free Microsoft OneDrive Storage What Microsoft giveth, Microsoft can taketh away. And so Microsoft did the unthinkable last year and …
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: Body language secrets of leaders A true leader captivates the attention of his audience almost immediately and hold it without fail. …
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: Travel Tip : Use a reliable VPN when connecting to WIFI [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2667”] Image by EFF Photos used under Creative Commons …
: Travel Tip: What food can I bring back [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2592”] Image by Antony Stanley used under creative commons …
: Security Researcher claims to have downloaded 13M accounts from MAC Scamware apps If you visit shady internet sites from an Apple Macintosh computer, you may have already seen an add …
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: Trace Me Luggage Tracker will make sure you never lose your bags again As many of you gear up for holiday travel, you may have the lingering concern of losing your …
: Travel Tip : Show up to the gate early In an effort to meet departure times, some airlines (worldwide) seem to have adopted an earlier than …
: Afterlight photo editing app for iPhone & iPad free After light is a wee designed and easy to use photo editing application that offers 74 filters, 78 …
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: How to deal with stupid negotiators in business and life In addition to Information Security, I have negotiated hundreds of contracts over the last 20 years …
: How to visually become more productive and improve your efficiency Whether I’m coaching a junior fresh out of school or a seasoned executive with 30 years of …
: Beware of LinkedIn SpearFishing Attacks [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“800”] Image by king dams used under Creative Commons License …
: WIFI Security Video everyone should watch Great easy to understand and easy to watch Sophos video about WIFI Security. Are you letting hackers …
: Telegram Messenger isn't as secure as you think Right after the horribly tragic terror attacks in Paris, we started to read badly written articles …
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: Quote about life Life is the art of drawing without an eraser #quote #life #business #experience #coach
: Quote about self improvement "Wisdom begins with wonder" Socates
: Quote about a quiet mind "To the mind that is still the whole universe surrenders" #quote #laotzu #meditation # mindful …
: Quote about time Lost time is never found
: Get a cheap shareable 2nd number for your mobile phone There are many situations where I don't want to give away my personal cell phone number (work, …
: Best compression bag/sack for travel or camping Over the past 20 years, I have spent thousands of hours in the air. Travelling is definitely as …
: Quote about Hope Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness #DesmondTutu #quote #life …
: Quote about positive thinking Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will. - Zig Ziglar
: Quote about leadership Rank does not confer privilege or give power. It imposes responsibility.
: Quote about the simplicity of life Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. - Confucius
: Quote about living "Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced." Soren Kierkegaard
: Quote about giving up "Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one …
: Special Olympics ambassador responds to media use of the R-word When I was younger, kids use to sing a little song that went something like this "Stick and stones …
: Quote about Chaos In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you. - Deepak Chopra
: Quote about peace Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace. - Buddha
: Microsoft Office kills productivity (part 1) The future of productivity In addition to my day job (as the CISO of a large multinational …
: Quote about positivity Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really …
: Quote about coffee and awakening your spirit Once you wake up and smell the coffee, it's hard to go back to sleep. Fran Drescher
: Quote about solitude Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self. May Sarton
: Quote about Choices It is our choices... that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities. J. K. Rowling
: Quote about life There's a snake lurking in the grass. Virgil
: Quote about Truth Truth is the torch that gleams through the fog without dispelling it. Claude Adrien Helvetius
: Quote about the importance of creativity We have no hope of solving our problems without harnessing the diversity, the energy, and the …
: Quote about mountain Only if you have been in the deepest valley, can you ever know how magnificent it is to be on the …
: Quote about thinking We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them - Albert Einstein
: Quote about road If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there. Lewis Carroll
: Quote about being lonely Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty.
: Quote about growth Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.
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: Skyroam Global Hotspot review Like most of you, I want to be connected all the time, even while travelling. Check out your …
: Kleen Kanteen is the king of water bottles for good reason [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“600”] 27 oz classic Kleen Kanteen [/caption] I recently …
: Apple launches HomeKit with a handful of partners [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Photo by Insteon [/caption] We knew it was coming but …
: Microsoft to launch global wifi network for enterprise customers Microsoft's Skype entity already offers a product called Skype WIFI (link) which allows you to buy …
: It's a shovel, flashlight, axe, portable battery and more I rarely write about kickstarter projects on this blog because many never turn the "brilliant idea" …
: PiCO is the world's smallest bottle opener Summer is almost upon us and I see lot's of bottle opening in your future... Why not open those …
: Eye2TV color correct's TV for the colorblind We have witnessed an onslaught of "smart" HDMI dongles from the Chromecast to the chromebit to …
: LifeStraw Review : sucking hard for clean water In survival, we have the rules of 3: 3 minutes without air 3 hours without shelter 3 days without …
: What is a tactical pen and do I need one? [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1920”] UZI Tactical Defender Pen #1 - Black [/caption] Do a …
: Is the LifeProof waterproof iPhone case worth it? LifeProof isn's a new company but interestingly I receive a handful of reader emails every week …
: List of travel items I like [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“745”] Image by Sean MacEntee used under Creative Commons …
: 3 tips to limit your career growth now [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Ken Teegardin used under Creative Commons …
: Google may offer free international roaming [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Moyan Brenn used under Creative Commons …
: Technology Zen with the Google ChromeOS Chromebook When I write a blog article or am working on a long form document, I try to enter a writing zone …
: Eau de Whopper [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“685”] BurgerKing Japan [/caption] BurgerKing Japan will be …
: Infinite USB cables promise to add USB connectivity to your devices Regardless of how many USB ports your devices seem to have, you are always short a couple of ports. …
: McDonald's FrenchFry Gloves as a marketing campaign [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1160”] Images courtesy of AOTW [/caption] Feast your eyes on …
: Watch a 325ft roller coaster POV video It's Tuesday morning and you need that fresh cup of piping hot joe to wake you up. Instead of …
: 3 secrets to success at work and in life [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Chris Potte r used under Creative Commons …
: Quote about curiosity Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about …
: Quote about freedom and rights
: Quote about happiness Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life. Omar Khayyam #quote #success #life …
: Is Google's Chromebook the ultimate in secure travel computing? When I first heard about the Google Chromebook, I couldn't understand why anybody would buy a …
: How to find how many Twitter fake followers you have [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2000”] Image by Patrik Nygren used under Creative Commons …
: Nokia Here Maps finally available for IOS It has been a good week for IOS device owners. First we were gifted an official Google Calendar app …
: Google Calendar app finally available on iPhone [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Dafne Cholet used under Creative Commons …
: When unlimited Microsoft OneDrive storage isn't really unlimited [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2144”] Image by Thomas8047 under creative commons license …
: Credit Card breach at Mandarin Oriental [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Sean MacEntee used under Creative Commons …
: Google release preview of upgraded Contacts web app About 70% of my readers are also Google users so most of you will be ecstatic that Google is trying …
: 3 secrets to using LinkedIn to advance your career [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“411”] Image by Adriano Gasparri used under Creative Commons …
: 10 cent apps in the Google Play Store Google Play's birthday is fast approaching which may be why we started seeing a handful of apps …
: The secrets to acing that next interview [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Ed Dunens used under Creative Commons …
: The Bose QC25 are the best noise cancelling headphones money can buy I want to start of this review by clearly stating that I am not a Bose fanboy. I don't automatically …
: 7 non verbal mistakes people make during interviews [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Quinn Dombrowski used under Creative Commons …
: The internet's bad security is YOUR fault [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Nick Carter used under Creative Commons …
: Attacked by the Internet of Things [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by JD Hancock used under Creative Commons …
: China bans Apple, McAfee, Cisco, Citrix and more for state purchase [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Gidzy used under Creative Commons License …
: Satechi magical bluetooth buttons Consumers demand ease of use, power and immediate gratification. Sure the smartphone has simplified …
: Kindle Unlimited finally comes to Canada Canadians are use to being treated like second class citizens. We often watch our american …
: Amazon offers $140 worth of Android Apps for free Everyone Android users should know that Amazon generously offers one Android app for free everyday. …
: Should you buy the Olloclip or the Moment Lens? “The Best Camera Is The One That’s With You” — Chase Jarvis I have had "real" dSLR cameras for the …
: Nova photos iPhone Flash review Before I start the review about the actual device itself, I want to take a step back and talk about …
: Energizer offers recycled high capacity batteries Energizer has release a new line of "Eco" branded alkaline batteries that contain 4% recycled …
: Google Tip 11 : Company executive Search You want to know who the CEO of Bombardier is so you ask Google "CEO of Bombardier" and it answers …
: Google Tip 10 : Google as a quick calculator You're at your desk and need to perform a quick math calculation but can't find a calculator …
: Quote about calm Gravity is the source of lightness, Calm, the master of haste. A lone traveller will journey all …
: Quote about solitude "Solitude is the place of purification." - Martin Buber
: Buddha Quote "The foot feels the foot when it feels the ground." Buddha
: Google Tip 9 : Google as a Tip Calculator You just ordered pizza and want to find out how much you need to tip the delivery guy. Go to Google …
: Google Tip 8 : Ask for a specific event date You know there is a Secretary day but can't remember when? Ask Google. Search for "Secretaries day" …
: Google tip 7 : Google Search does a barrel roll Do any google search you want then type "Do a barrel roll" and watch the entire Google search …
: Google Tip 6 : Google is your new weatherman Just ask Google for "Weather" and it will give you the weather in your area. Ask for "Weather in XX" …
: Google Tip 5 : Use Google as a nutritionist Everyone wants to be healthier by eating more fresh foods but fresh foods don't come with nutrition …
: Google Tip 4 : Get updated sport scores, schedules and rankings I can ask Google when the next game for a particular sports team is. In the above example I can see …
: 2015 will be the year of targeted stealthy malware [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by spencer used under Creative Commons License …
: Google Tip 3 : Get updated flight information Enter a flight number in the Google search box and it will show you the up to date departure and …
: Google Tip 2 : Find anything you need I travel many times during the year and when in a foreign city, I use Google to find things I may …
: Sony A6000 is the ultimate travel camera A question I receive regularly is “What camera do you travel with and why?” Here is my answer to …
: Google Tip 1 : Set a Timer You can use Google as a timer. Just enter "Set Timer for XX minutes" and voila. At the end it will …
: WayTools TextBlade may be the ultimate portable keyboard Truth is typing on a slab of glass just isn't efficient. Even with the larger iPhone 6 plus, iPad …
: How to browse LinkedIn profiles anonymously [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Pierre (Rennes) used under Creative Commons …
: CUBA to deploy public WIFI [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2107”] Image by Les Haines used under Creative Commons …
: Best Lightning Cable for iPhones and iPads Every Apple mobile device user (iPhone, iPad or iPad mini) needs lightning cables. A question I …
: Evernote releases document scanning app for IOS There are dozens of document scanning apps for IOS but you have to stand up and take notice when …
: Monotasking is the new productivity hack [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1000”] Image by John Ragai used under Creative Commons …
: David Allen : How To Hack Your To-Do List David Allen is the master of masters when it comes to simple and efficient productivity hacks. His …
: Play 2000 DOS Games for Free [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1280”] Image by Jeramey Jannene used Under Creative Commons …
: Google Cast is Chromecast for Audio to speakers, receivers and other tech Google Cast for Audio is Google's famous ChromeCast tech updated for audio streaming to third party …
: Download the "Here's the Metal Compilation" for free on Google Play Google Play Music is offering the "Here's the metal compilation" for free. It is a 13 track album of …
: My 6 best Android apps [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by JD Hancock used under Creative Commons …
: Effective Executives Lead By Example Close your eyes and think back to an executive you worked with (or for) that was truly inspiring. …
: My 7 Favourite Travel Gadgets of 2014 1 - Une Bobine Une Bobine is an iPhone or Android charging cable on steroids. It has a strong and …
: OLight S15R Baton rechargeable pocket flashlight review Flahlights are very important to me. They are incredibly useful when camping, travelling or for …
: $220 worth of Android app free on the Amazon app store Just in time for the holidays, Amazon is offering a staggering $220US (link) worth of Android apps …
: Quote about planning If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there. - Lewis Carroll
: How do I start using GTD? [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] Image by Riccardo Cambiassi used under Creative …
: Did iCloud just get hacked? [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Johan Viirok used under Creative Commons …
: What are the best tools for implementing GTD [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by becosky used under Creative Commons License …
: How BestBuy is preventing the sale of Google's Chromebooks [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by John Karakatsanis used under Creative …
: Quote about the possible "Clear your mind of can't" #quote #selfimprovement #best #success #leadership
: Quote about Freedom The best road to progress is freedom's road. John F. Kenned
: Upcoming events in 2015 I will be a panelist at the CIO Summit in Montreal on Feb 9 talking about "Cyber Espionage and the …
: Quote about goals "A Goal without a plan is just a Wish"
: Canada's Anti Spam Law (CASL) and what it means and CASL 2.0 Over the last month, I received several emails asking me about CASL (the Canadian Anti Spam Law) …
: Quote about goals Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there.- Bo Jackson
: Is someone stealing your credit card data? [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Saiko Weiss used under Creative Commons …
: 9 ultimate job search tips and tricks [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Alex France used under Creative Commons …
: LinkedIn Tip #7 - Don't spam your connections with every update [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1000”] Image by Esther Vargas used under Creative Commons …
: Quote about hope We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. Martin Luther King, Jr. #quote …
: Quote about Friendship “A best friend is the only one that walks into your life when the world has walked out.” ― Shannon …
: Quote about Freedom "Freedom lies in being bold" - Robert Frost #Quote #Freedom #Liberty
: LinkedIn Tip #6 - Convert your LinkedIn Profile to a professional resume [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1000”] Image by Esther Vargas used under Creative Commons …
: LinkedIn Tip #5 - Export your LinkedIn contacts [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1000”] Image by Esther Vargas used under Creative Commons …
: LinkedIn Tip #4 - OpenLink allows you to message non connected members [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1000”] Image by Esther Vargas used under Creative Commons …
: Quote about time "Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend." - Theophrastus
: LinkedIn Tip #3 - Your profile should be keyword friendly [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1000”] Image by Esther Vargas used under Creative Commons …
: LinkedIn Tip #2 - Create a profile badge for your blog or website [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1000”] Image by Esther Vargas used under Creative Commons …
: LinkedIn Tip #1 - Customize your public LinkedIn URL [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1000”] Image by Esther Vargas used under Creative Commons …
: Whatsapp to become more secure than Apple Messages [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“628”] Image by downloadsource.fr used under Creative Commons …
: Don't fall victim to cyber crime this holiday season [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Tex Texin used under Creative Commons …
: Google Play Music gives you YouTube MusicKey for free We've been hearing rumours about a Youtube music subscription and 2 weeks ago, we found out it would …
: You won't believe how Moleskine betrays Evernote Sorry for the sensational title but it grabbed your attention didn't it? I have tried handwriting …
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: re-Enable Facebook chat in the Facebook app for Android [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Kārlis Dambrāns used under Creative Commons …
: Court stops Bitcasa from deleting your cloud storage files [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Emil Indricău used under Creative Commons …
: Facebook to clean your news feed [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Robert Scoble used under Creative Commons …
: Amazon giving away $80 worth of Android apps for free Amazon is once again gifting free apps to its customers. Some good some bad but all free. My …
: Quote about education “Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.” — George Washington Carver
: 4 lifehacks for easier,cheaper and more enjoyable airline travel [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Lars Plougmann used under Creative Commons …
: 7 tips to make email more acceptable [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“900”] Image by Rene Schwietzke used under Creative Commons …
: Microsoft offers a 4 service bundle for 50% off (xbox, office, skype, music) Christmas has come early for Microsoft customers as the Redmond giant has just unveiled a hugely …
: OnePlus One pre-orders opening up for 1 hour on Nov 17 OnePlus one has managed to become a highly prized name in the tech world almost overnight with its …
: Quote about history History will be kind to me for I intend to write it. Winston Churchill
: 5 secrets for more efficient meetings [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Image by Nguyen Hung Vu used under Creative Commons …
: Eagle Creek Travel Gear Pack-It Specter On Board Packing Cube Review I started travelling the world almost 20 years ago and haven't stopped since. I have been to all 4 …
: Lollipop early build on Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung is the undisputed king of releasing smartphones. They seem to release something every other …
: OnePlus One gets updated - Fixes touchscreen and black bar issue There is a software update being pushed to OnePlus One owners (by CyanogenMod) that addresses dome …
: Canadian Wireless Code applies to corporate wireless service plans (sometimes) [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1668”] Image by Perry McKenna used under Creative Commons …
: Telus to bring streaming TV to its customers [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by schmilblick used under Creative Commons …
: Videotron adds 38000 subscribers and increases ARPU [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by thskyt used under Creative Commons License …
: Apple Messages most secure messaging platform [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Daniel Dudek-Corrigan used under Creative …
: Google second most valuable brand in the world (afterApple) [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“846”] Image by Duncan Hull under Creative Commons License …
: See how that webpage looked years ago [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“776”] Geocities website December 20 1996 [/caption] The …
: Buy a Burger King burger on eBay Buy what ? Where? hun? You read right... Burger King is opening its first restaurant in India and is …
: Diversity coming to Unicode Tech companies are working with the Unicode Consortium to implement a new skin tone control for …
: Fostering entrepreneurship within your team [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1000”] Image by Steven Depolo used under Creative Commons …
: A new manager's guide to success [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1431”] Image by Dawn (Willis) Manser used under Creative …
: $115 worth of Android apps for free for a limited time Amazon's Android app store is at it again offering $115 of free android apps for free until this …
: Pac-Man Friends Free iTunes app of the week This weeks iTunes free app of the week is a modern twist on the old classic of Pac-Man (aka Pac-Man …
: Quote about education The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one. - Malcolm Forbes
: Quote about improvement Everything is perfect and there is always room for improvement. - Shunryu Suzuki
: Quote about continuous improvement Strive for continuous improvement, instead of perfection.- Kim Collins
: Quote about management Management is nothing more than motivating other people. - Lee Iacocca
: Quote about hard work There is no substitute for hard work.- Thomas A. Edison
: Quote about enjoying work "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." - Confucius
: Quote about beauty "Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it" - Confucius
: Quote about freedom "Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear." - George Orwell Nothing is …
: Quote about writing "Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing" Benjamin Franklin
: Quote about tools There is a great satisfaction in building good tools for other people to use. - Freeman Dyson
: Quote about hope Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.- Desmond Tutu
: The biggest mistake CIOs are making today [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] “more than they can chew” Image by JD Hancock used …
: Joos Orange Solar Charger Review I love gadgets related to camping or survival. Over the summer, I had the opportunity to test …
: Review of the Ontario Knives RAT 1 A good solid portable knife is a great part of an EDC (Every day carry) kit. There are hundreds of …
: The BIG security risk lurking in your email Many of our most valuable assets are now online (banking, backups, social media, etc). Losing …
: Google Street view powered by a Camel Google is constantly pushing to map our big blue marble and some of those locations just aren't …
: Google teases upcoming Android L release Not news worthy but we have all been wondering what the L will stand for. Nice to see Google having …
: Access paywall content for Free with this trick There are dozens of large well respected online sites that protect their content using paywalls. A …
: Quote about living in the moment “Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know …
: Quote about possibilities “Because you are alive, everything is possible.” Thích Nhất Hạnh
: Quote about love “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love …
: Quote about Renewal “Every single cell in the human body replaces itself over a period of seven years. That means …
: Quote about long journey The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.- Lao Tzu
: Quote about teamwork and relationships Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. - Henry …
: Quote about self love and respect “If you're lonely when you're alone, you're in bad company.” - Jean-Paul Sartre
: Quote about love Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. - …
: Quote about knowing “You don't need to climb a mountain to know that it's high.” - Paulo Coelho
: Amazon giving away $135 worth of Android apps free Everybody loves free and now Amazon is giving you $165 worth of apps for free (nada, zilch) on its …
: A light tough enough for your GoPro action cam A lot of people buy the GoPro adventure camera (cam) as the family vacation video camera. Putting …
: Beartooth will allow you to use your cell off-grid There are times when you will be off-grid (camping, disasters, remote location work, etc). You could …
: Travel Tip: LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt hard drive review The Physical <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/86909891b5.jpg" alt=""> If you …
: IOS 8 means Apple can't unlock your device for law enforcement The slow and consistent Snowden leaks about how everything we do is monitored, recorded and analysed …
: Travel Tip: Essential iPhone apps every traveller should have [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Andrew Butitta used under Creative Commons …
: Travel Tip : The best foldable portable travel bottle I wrote about the Vapur bottle in April (link) . Go read that article but for anyone that travel …
: Travel Tip: Check your hotel room for bedbugs I started doing this 15 years ago when I first started to travel to Asia and have done it for every …
: Groundskeeper Willie from the Simpsons and Scottish independence The ever popular Simpson's character groundskeeper Willie presenting his "unbiased" opinion about …
: Travel Tip : Snap a picture of your luggage I have worked in the Air Transportation industry for many years and know airlines take the PAWOB …
: Travel Tip : Where to shop for airline tickets [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“800”] Image by Julia P used under Creative Commons License …
: Travel Tip : Bring Your Own [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1296”] Image by Angelo DeSantis used under Creative Commons …
: Check if your accounts have been hacked Another day, another hack. It seems there is another media story every week talking about a site …
: Travel Tip : travel as light as possible [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“600”] Image by Reg Natarajan used under Creative Commons …
: Travel Tip : Reserve that airplane seat [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1200”] Image by Angelo DeSantis used under Creative Commons …
: Travel Tip : Keep shopping even after you book [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Franck BLAIS used under Creative Commons …
: Travel Tip : Beating Jet Lag [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2079”] Image by Frank O’Dwyer used under Creative Commons …
: Travel Tip : Buy Travel Insurance [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1772”] Image by Alan Cleaver used under Creative Commons …
: Travel Tip : Use Social Media to plan a better trip Social Media sites are useful for more than watching cat videos. The truth is your social contacts …
: Travel Tip : Join a travel forum A friend of mine is an airmile magician. He knows the travel reward systems so well he manages to …
: Travel Tips : Some General recommendations [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“745”] Image by Sean MacEntee used Under Creative Commons …
: Travel Tip : Read Review Sites I remember the pre-Internet days when your only source of reliable information was a library or …
: Apple to livestream Sep 9 iPhone announcement Every major Apple event is a thrilling adventure for technology enthusiasts. Will the announcement …
: Jackery Bar Review Portable battery backups are an incredibly useful category many users ignore. In the last 30 days, I …
: Can I get good sound from cheap headphones? [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Anemone Jones used under Creative Commons …
: What to expect from Apple's next desktop and mobile OS At the 2014 World Wide Developer conference, we learned that Apple plan's to release a slew of new …
: The best laptop for your elementary student Most of us over the age of 30 have this false belief that the ideal laptop is powerful, with lots of …
: 3 apps you need for your next road trip There is something fun and exciting about road trips. They are a great way to discover wonderful …
: happiness is within reach “Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your …
: Quote about efficient use of time "Time is what we want most, but what we use worst." William Penn
: Walk as if you are kissing the earth “Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.” ― Thích Nhất Hạnh #mindful #peace #meditation …
: Peace comes from within quote "Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without." - Buddha
: The mind is powerful quote "The mind is everything. What you think you become." - Buddha
: Live in the present quote "Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment." …
: Amazon giving away $100 worth of app for free Amazon has a 2 day promo giving away over $100 of free Android apps via its AppStore. The loot this …
: Roam Mobility released new plans As part of their recent network upgrade to LTE, Roam Mobility has spiced up their plans. The new …
: Quote about harmony "Harmony makes small things grow, lack of it makes great things decay." - Sallust
: Quote about Success A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him. …
: Russian government offer $111,000 to de-anonymise TOR The Russian government has released a tender worth $US111,000 (4 million rubbles) to device and …
: Thousands of Wordpress sites compromised WordPress is an extremely popular blogging platform that makes extensibility easy through thousands …
: A new era in cooler air conditioners As many Canadians are getting ready to go on vacation, I though it would be a good time to write …
: Scan that file [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Surian Soosay used under Creative Commons …
: Protect your online accounts from compromise before its too late [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by David Goehring used under Creative Commons …
: The World needs Gummy Bear Sausage In the category of "are they out of their minds" comes Gummy Bear sausage. At first this looks like …
: This notebook makes everyone cry there are many reasons you use a notebook: at work to take notes, at home to build a to do list or a …
: I believe in you "Yes You Can. I believe in You" Edward N Kiledjian #coaching #success #leadership #selfImprovement
: It is important to live "To Live is the rarest thing in the world.Most people exist,That is all" Oscar Wilde #quote #success …
: Self Improvement “You don't need to change the world; you need to change yourself.” Miguel Ruiz #quote #success …
: Evolve or disappear ““We’re made to grow. You either evolve or you disappear” ” — Tupac Shakur
: Google's Project Zero wants to protect the internet from evil [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Kris Krug under creative commons license …
: Rocket scientist designs the ultimate pan Science is a wonderful thing. It has made our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. Now Dr Povey, …
: Dropcam vulnerable to hackers Dropcam (Now a Google Nest company) took the remote internet connected video world by storm by …
: 11 Steps to prepare your home before leaving on vacation [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1920”] Image by Moyan Brenn used under Creative Commons …
: Google's Ingress finally comes to IOS Google's Niantic Labs had a huge hit with the Ingress game on Android. It created something special …
: KGI says the unannounced 5.5" iPhone is delayed Ming-Chi Kuo, the famous KGI Security analyst, is now claiming that Apple's iPhone 6 5.5" model will …
: Spotify coming to Canada Canada always get's the short end of the stick when it comes to online streaming services. We get 5 …
: Microsoft giving away hundreds of eBook titles for free Microsoft just announced that it is giving away hundreds of free eBooks covering a wide swath of …
: Real World Review of the Biolite CampStove The Biolite CampStove has something of a cult following in the camping and survival world. It's …
: 21% of Canadian households are cell phone only [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Image by That Hartford Guy used under Creative Commons …
: Gmail adds 13 new languages Email has become an indispensable business tools for millions of users around the world. To make …
: TSA requires your gadgets to power on [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Martin Abegglen used under Creative Commons …
: POV Video going down the world's tallest water slide I love thrills like the next guy but this is kind of ridiculous. It is basically a 17 floor drop at …
: Hula Hoop tricks that will entertain and amaze Since it's friday afternoon, why not post something a little light and put a smile on that face. …
: 6 justifications holding back your self-improvement [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1944”] Image by Quinn Dombrowski used under Creative Commons …
: SAVE 20% on Zagg Invisible Shield Screen Protectors Zagg (link) is currently running a 20% off promo on their InvisibleShield skins with code USA20 …
: Rebuilding broken Employee Engagement [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1280”] Image by GDS-Productions used under Creative Commons …
: A battery that can jumpstart your car or power your smartphone I love portable battery packs because they make travel a lot more enjoyable allowing me to watch …
: Roam Mobility now has US 4G LTE Service I have written a lot about Roam Mobility and love the fact I can freely use my smartphone without …
: Google bought Songza It seems the rumours we had all heard were true and Google has finally snapped up Songza. Deal …
: The secret to Zippo's success The founder of Zippo shares his most valuable secret to success.
: Apple releases iOS 7.1.2 for iPhone and iPad Apple has just released a minor update to IOS bringing the version to 7.1.2. Don't expect any major …
: Amazon App store offers 31 Android apps worth $100 for free Amazon a running a fantastic promotion in their Amazon App store (link) right now (for 2 days). They …
: Dell Chromebook 11 is the best chromebook you can buy There are about a dozen different Chromebook models (from different manufacturers) each offering …
: Cliris cleans your glasses for you I know cleaning your glasses is a lot of hard arduous sweat inducing work. You probably ask yourself …
: Smartphone charging pants We live in a world that is repulsed by wires. We want everything wireless. Wireless headsets. …
: De-stressing transforming tea bags These specially designed teabags start off in a "stressed out shape" and then slowly transform into …
: Google IO Attendees get cardboard and a watch Google IO 2014 was clearly a love-fest for developers and Sundar thanked them for making the Android …
: Google Play a success for developers Obviously Apple is the 800 lb gorilla in the app store room so developers often wonder if the Google …
: Video showing Google's Android Everywhere vision Google is clearly pitching an Android Everywhere strategy. They want it to run on your wrist, in …
: When travelling, should you use cash, credit card or debit card? [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“667”] Image by Steven Depolo under Creative Commons License …
: The best Travel backpack Travelling is a wonderful experience filled with new emotions, experiences and memories. …
: Watch the Google IO Keynote Live How to Watch the Google IO keynote live stream today Google IO (I/O) starts today at 9:00am PDT and …
: Darklight is a great free iphone photo editor There are hundreds upon hundreds of photo editing apps on the Apple AppStore. Each one with its own …
: Halfbrick Studios games are temporarily free Halfbrick is a popular IOS game development house whose most popular creation is Fruit Ninja. …
: 25% coupon code for all Nomad products There is a saying in photography “The Best Camera Is The One That’s With You” — Chase Jarvis A …
: Apple European USB chargers may be dangerous Apple has announced a USB Adapter replacement program for Europe. This recall affects both in box …
: Every project manager should be performing a pre-mortem [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by StockMonkeys.com [/caption] As a business …
: Starbucks and Duracell to offer wireless charging Starbucks and Duracell are partnering up for a nationwide rollout of wireless charging tables at …
: Google in talks to buy Songza Apple bough Beats and now NT Post (link) is reporting that Google may be in talks to buy popular …
: Windows 8 is dead so don't waste your money [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“455”] Image by IsaacMao under Creative Commons License …
: Get 8 Free country songs from itunes (USA only) People magazine has an interesting (USA only) offer of 8 free popular country songs from iTunes. …
: IOS from the eyes of a security person [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Donald Lee Pardue under Creative Commons …
: Google wants easy end-to-end email encryption in Chrome Sending an email is akin to mailing a postcard. Everything written in it can easily be read, copied …
: Chinese media demand sanctions against US tech companies [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Photo by Rene Mensen under Creative Commons License …
: $100 off Motorola MotoX for 48 hours (unlocked) 48-HOUR FLASH SUMMER #SALE. 32GB #MotoX or #devedition for $100 off (US Only): …
: The 5 o'clock clock We all know that the most important time of the day is when you punch out to go home so the only …
: Strange napkin table invention Since we've cured all sickness and disease, the human race can now turn its attention to the …
: Watch Apple's WWDC live today (link enlcosed) [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Flazingo Photos under Creative Commons …
: Now every room can smell like Mac and Cheese Everyone loves Mac and Cheese. It is that wonderful comfort food that reminds me of my childhood. …
: iPhone users can now use OK Siri to verbally control their phones [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“340”] Image by Bernard Goldbach under Creative Commons …
: eCool environmentally friendly outdoor beer cooler Nothing is worse than a lukewarm beer on a hot summers day. You could install an outdoor fridge but …
: Amazon to release a new music streaming service [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2376”] Image by Nomadic Lass under Creative Commons License …
: Quote about happiness "If you want to be happy, be"
: Don't buy a Bitcasa subscription A question I receive regularly from readers is regarding the value of the Bitcasa service. I was an …
: Hackers bypass Apple's iCloud and Activation lock for iPhone Apple touts the advanced security features built into its devices and its linked cloud services. One …
: Top 10 countries visiting my blog for May Readers and manufacturers often want to know where my traffic originates from... For the month of …
: The best USB 3.0 USB Thumb Drive Even with the abundance of cloud storage options, I think everyone should carry a USB thumb drive …
: User claims he can sell 145,312,663 user records stollen from eBay A user claims that he will sell interested parties 145 312 663 unique records from the eBay hack for …
: Apple to fix messaging issue for users migrating to Android When an iPhone users sends a message to another iPhone user it is done via Apple's proprietary …
: Could Google brings ads to your car, fridge or thermostat? In a December letter to the SEC (recently made public), Google makes some interesting predictions …
: Google may start offering WIFI in restaurants, gyms and doctors offices We are hearing rumours from different sources that Google is working on a special project to bring …
: Nest recalling thousands of smoke detectors due to safety concerns [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1156”] Image by Steve Jurvetson under Creative Commons …
: Google updates its Search engine algorithm [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by John Trainor under creative commons license …
: Don't take meeting minutes ever again Taking minutes in a meeting is often necessary so you have a written trace of what was discussed but …
: AT&T brings free solar charging to NY City [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Jimmy_Joe under Creative Commons License …
: Roam Mobility Breeze unlocked GSM phone review As a Canadian that travel to the US once in a while, I fell in love with Roam Mobility's US roaming …
: Google buys Divide and moves Android into the enterprise Up until now, Android really didn't play nice in the enterprise space because it was difficult to …
: Google performs 100 billion searches a month [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by the US Army under creative commons license …
: LG G3 Images leak and its gorgeous LG will be announcing its updated Android smartphone lineup shortly (the G3) and leaks have started …
: Cat saves kid from dog Every once in a while we hear about a dog that saves its owners life and the internet loves these …
: Run iPhone apps on Android The iPhone 5s is my main primary use cell phone (even though I test dozens of other phones every …
: New Gillette razor changing a 100 year business model? It seems every couple of years, Gillette releases a newer, better, closer, more precise shaving …
: Cheap clean water from a book Living in Canada, I often take clean drinking water for granted. During my many travels to Africa, …
: The smartphone case for the selfie generation The current generation of smartphone totting youngsters seems to be obsessed with taking selfies but …
: It's scorpion pizza time in Calgary The Calgary Stampede blog (link) lists scorpion pizza as one of the dishes that will be available …
: Quote about Thinking "Our life always expresses the result of our dominant thoughts." - Soren Kierkegaard
: Quote about peace and joy "Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy and serenity." Thich Nhat …
: Buddha Quote "Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you …
: Be vigilant! Don't get scammed online I hear horror stories everyday about people getting scammed and swindled online by professional …
: OnePlus is a $299 (no contract) Android superphone The Nexus line of Google handsets are popular because they provide a stock (vanilla) Google Android …
: Make the world a better place <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/2a913aecb5.jpg" alt=""> be the reason the …
: Best travel water bottle - Vapur Elements 1L Travel a couple of times a year (or more) and you start finding some of our new security rules …
: Best Travel USB and Lightning cable - Chargekey I have tested lots of USB and lightning cables but most of them die a quick and horrible death from …
: Best portable travel power strip Whether you travel for pleasure or business, one of the most useful gadgeteer's toys is a power …
: Your ideas about Africa are all wrong We live in a world obsessed with instant. We want instant food, instant gratification and instant …
: Tankman solves drought problem for thousands of people Simple solution that went "viral" and is helping thousands survive severe drought conditions. …
: I give you chocolate flavoured toothpaste Ina world where anything is possible and the affluent are looking for better ways to spend their …
: This Atomic wristwatch is the most accurate available Where possible, I try to buy clocks that automatically correct their time using the signal from the …
: Viagra ice-cream is now a reality A renown artisan ice-cream "designer" has concocted a once in a lifetime special request from an …
: Are you being used to attack sites online? We hear about online attacks almost on a daily basis and the targets are usually (in the media at …
: Powerful video about the dangers of texting and driving We all know that texting while driving can be very dangerous, this is a well designed video that …
: 2 girls breaking down religious stereotypes onstage A beautifully choreographed poem untangling the stereotypes of a "Muslim girl" and a "Jewish girl". …
: This video will make you happy and feel positive about life We are surrounded by such negativity that we often forget the things that make life really …
: Quebec court orders Telus to pay $2.6M for texting fees The Quebec Superior court has ordered Telus to reimburse customers to the tune of $2.6M in text …
: Authy vs Google Authenticator for 2 factor authentication [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2136”] Picture by Harald Groven under creative commons …
: Very useful Free Android app you should download now I test thousands of apps every year for Android and IOS, and after a couple of weeks, most end up …
: Quote about limitations I don't know what my limitations are until I reach them. I look for the challenge. - Joseph Fiennes …
: WIFI 3G enhancing Absolute Linkase Pro for iPhone 5s Review We are a society that prides itself on always being connected and there is nothing more frustrating …
: What should users do about heartbleed [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Travelhack under creative commons license …
: Quote about pride pain is temporary, pride is forever. Give life all all that you have and never give up.
: Quote about motivation and habit motivation gets you started, habit keeps you going. - Edward Kiledjian
: Quote about Solitude Solitude is the place of purification. - Martin Buber
: Quote about life In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. Abraham Lincoln
: Buyer beware : Dangers of lifetime waranties [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by Chris Davis under Creative Commons License …
: Quote about strength A mind at peace, a mind centered and not focused on harming others, is stronger than any physical …
: Quote about Strength Some of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go. Hermann Hesse
: Quote about experience Experience is not what happens to you; it's what you do with what happens to you. Aldous Huxley …
: Next Motorola Moto X to be called +1 Motorola Moto X + 1: coming soon pic.twitter.com/7c8Gy16rdl — @evleaks (@evleaks) April 6, 2014 …
: Apple contributes 70M$ to fight AIDS Great news to end the week! Apple's total for [@RED](https://micro.blog/RED) reaches $70 MILLION. …
: Charge a smartphone in 30 seconds WSJ (link) is reporting that a company called StoreDot has developed a biological battery that can …
: EPOCH.2 for iPhone & iPad free this week (usually $5) Epoch.2 is a well rated iPhone, iPod and iPad game that costs anywhere from $2-$6 normally on the …
: Cast of Lion King singing on a plane Planes are boring. Sitting on a plane, waiting to takeoff, without entertainment is even worse. …
: OWA for Android coming this year Google released an interesting blog post (link) regarding Office features. The most interesting …
: Thebrain for Android in the works I wrote about the release of TheBrain for iPhone/IPad this week (link) and have been playing with it …
: Give your Macbook Air an extra 12 hours of battery life Every traveller knows that dreaded feeling of running out of power for your Macbook or iPhone. …
: Don't use a water bottle, drink a water blob We all know that water bottles are problem for the environment but you need hydration and can't …
: Best iPhone 5/5s battery case [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“358”] Mophie Juice pack Plus 2100 MmAh battery pack for …
: Motorola Moto G review More and more users are looking for unsubsidized smartphones that offer decent features without the …
: TheBrain for iPhone and iPad now available TheBrain on iPad and iPhone is coming soon. Been working on it for a bit. It'll be workth the wait… …
: Quote from Aristotle Onassis “We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high …
: Amazon giving $50 of free Android apps If you are an android user and have the Amazon app store installed (if not just install the app and …
: 6 Tips to beat stress now Whether you talk to a teenage or a 95 year old grandmother, everyone has "valid" reasons to stress …
: Perfectly Clear can improve your smartphone pictures [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“500”] PerfectlyClear for iPhone and iPad [/caption] Search …
: Female Walk of Shame Kit What makes the world an interesting place is that there are all kinds of people. If you are a woman …
: A great free service to transfer files As a casual internet user, you probably don't need to send large files too often but there are times …
: Telegram messenger isn't secure I first wrote about Telegram Messenger February 25 (link). As soon as I published my article, …
: Rapportive adds social intelligence to GMAIL for free Rapportive (link) is a free Firefox, Safari and Chrome add-on that brings social intelligence to …
: Screenshot of Whatsapp's new voice calling feature February 25, I wrote an article about an announced upcoming feature called Whatsapp voice. It will …
: iPhone coming to Videotron March 28 Videotron has had a "interest registration" page for a while promising to notify you when the iPhone …
: PhotoDirector 4 MAC/PC Free until March 16 Nothing feel better than getting something of value for free. Now CyberLink is running a special …
: Selfies leading to lice [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2200”] Image by mollybob under Creative Commons License …
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: Track your luggage via bluetooth thanks to CalypsoTag If you travel more than a couple of times a year, you should be a onebag traveller with no check in …
: Turn your loved ones into diamonds How do you want to be remembered when you hit the bucket (aka pass away)? Do you want to be buried? …
: Nomad ChargeKey extremely portable lightning cable review <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/8c1738e25f.jpg" alt=""> My smartphone has …
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: 3 Questions Successful People Ask and you don't [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2048”] Image by dullhunk Under Creative Commons License …
: Mind Like Water is the ultimate mind goal [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2052”] Image by Andreas Under creative commons license …
: Roam Mobility now sold at 265 Futureshop and BestBuy locations [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1800”] Image by cogdogblog Under Creative Commons License …
: Demo of Cortana, Microsoft's answer to Siri We have known that Microsoft's answer to Siri was in the works and code-named Cortana but for the …
: Blackberry 10 receives Microsoft OneDrive client I wrote a couple of weeks ago about Microsoft rebranding its SkyDrive cloud storage service to …
: 6 simple tips that will change your mood immediately Before reading this article, you should take 5 minutes and read these entries: Before Dying, Sam …
: The secret to turning on the happiness switch The prevailing wisdom is that you should be happy when things are "going your way". Which means your …
: Buy a Samsung Galaxy S5 and get $500 of gifts Maybe the shiny new Samsung Galaxy S5 and its boatload of features wasn't enough to entice you to …
: Before dying, Sam shared his 3 secrets to a happy life (video) If the above Video doesn't work, check it out directly in the TEDx site (link) We all learn about …
: We are responsible for our actions and our salvation The above comes from the Buddha. In simple terms, it means we are responsible for our own actions. …
: Take the first step to a brighter tomorrow "The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. " Lao Tzu What first step did you take today …
: Gratitude is the key to happiness When I sit down and analyze most of my days, it seems that I am bombarded by hundreds of pieces of …
: Apple reveals TouchID secrets in new document In a new document published by Apple (link), we finally learn the details about bout TouchID …
: New MotoX Coming this Summer Q from twitter: When is next version of Moto X? A: Keep posted - hint - late summer. #MotoMWC — …
: The Goophone Samsung Galaxy S5 knockoff available The creative and hardworking team at Goophone have managed to clone the Samsung Galaxy S5 in about 2 …
: Whatsapp to add voice Services [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“531”] Image by abulhussain under Creative Commons License …
: Telegram Messenger is a nice Whatsapp alternative Now that Whatsapp was bought by Facebook for $19B, many users are searching for a new instant …
: Government makes 5.27B$ from wireless auction Now that the Canadian wireless auction for the 700 MHZ band is over, we can list the winners and …
: BBM Coming to windows Phone Wahoo! BBM coming to #Lumia! #NokiaMWC — Nokia (@nokia) February 24, 2014 Stephen Elop just …
: Google wants Android to map the world in 3D Google took the covers off of a 5" smartphone prototype called Tango. This very special device is …
: Two-step verification for Apple IDs finally lands in Canada Early last year, many countries were able to use Apple's two-step verification feature for their …
: Is it time for red wine in a can? Lots of food products come in cans from soups to nuts to vegetables to cola. Now you can buy real …
: Eat your hashtags Everyone is trying to capitalize on the success of Facebook and Twitter but this is the first time I …
: iCup for the ultimate iFan in your life Apple has regular users that just find the platform more convenient then they have super fans. These …
: Telus updates its Travel Pass for Cuba Canadians love to flock south during the winter to thaw out and get some colour. One of our …
: Media reports SEA stole 1M Forbes accounts The Syrian Electronic Army has now [reportedly] stollen 1 million user credentials from Forbes.com. …
: How Target knows you are pregnant through data analytics We read about the "horrors" of online tracking everyday. We hear about how our privacy is being …
: Facebook knows when you're in love before everyone else [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by epSos.de under Creative Commons License …
: Smart earbuds for music and exercise tracking A Kickstarter project called ,The Dash, is offering the superhero of bluetooth earphones. The two …
: Sony MP3 Walkman sold in a bottle of water at gyms and pools The Sony W series is a completely waterproof (up to 2 meters) mp3 player that Sony has been offering …
: Save money when renting a car [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1219”] Image by aldenjewell under Creative Commons License …
: Now you too can smell like pizza Do you have a pizza fetish. Do you eat, sleep and dream of pizza? Are you jealous of the pizza man …
: BBM 2.0 for IOS and Android coming today Blackberry promised us BBM 2.0 early 2014 and it looks like they are delivering. The update is …
: Top 5 best disposable AA batteries money can buy [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] Image by deanj under Creative Commons License …
: How to open a Finder window with a keyboard Shortcut On a Windows 7/8 computer, I can press the Windows Key + E to open a new explorer window. I couldn't …
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: Is [add name] down for everyone or is it just me [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1600”] Image by arkaitz.zubiaga Under Creative commons …
: Going Paperless Part 5 - Backing up your data [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1944”] Image by Martinluf under creative commons license …
: Going Paperless Part 4 - What to do with that PDF So far we have: Reduced the paper clutter by throwing out needless items and switching from paper to …
: Going Paperless Part 3 - Choosing the best file format [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“744”] Image by xmodulo under Creative Commons License …
: Going Paperless Part 2 - Choosing the right scanner [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“576”] ImageTrac 5300 [/caption] Before we talk about the …
: Going Paperless Part 1 - Reducing your paper exposure [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“634”] Image by Joybot under creative commons license …
: Collection of Travel tips to keep you safe and save you money [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1324”] By Martin Abegglen under Creative commons License …
: EASYBREATH SNORKELING MASK for everyone As a scuba diver I love the water. On vacation, all I want to do is go diving or grab my mask and …
: EVER Pininfarina Cambiano Inkless Pen Pininfarina is synonymous with beautifully functional desire that plays with peoples emotions. They …
: Draft Beer flavoured Jelly Beans As you mature from a teen to an adult, your taste buds change. You develop a more refined palette …
: A Bic pen for your tablet I come from a generation where cheap Bic pens were plentiful and the go to tool anytime you wanted …
: Fongo working on a VOIP client for Blackberry 10 I first started using Fongo when it was powering a free VOIP service for Dell Canada called Dell …
: Samsung to release a Galaxy lookalike windows phone Windows Phone 8.1-powered Samsung SM-W750V "Huron" for Verizon Wireless. pic.twitter.com/UsBp7a0tju …
: AllCast Android Media streaming app works with Chromecast... Again [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by iannnnn under Creative Commons License …
: Sanitize your phone while charging it October 2012, I wrote an article called Stop what you're doing and clean your phone , if you haven't …
: 30 years of Apple video shot entirely on iPhones Apple prepared the above special video (shot entire on iPhones) to celebrate its 30th and to remind …
: PPShots allow you to pee on your enemies This is an odd and disturbing product but I guess there is a market for it somewhere. PPShots is a …
: Best Buy / Futureshop Canada laying off 950 employees [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“676”] Image from OSDE8Info under Creative Commons License …
: Google is Canada's most influential brand Ipsos Reid has released their "Top 10 most influential brands in Canada" list (link) . The survey …
: Will Twitter offer a commerce platform? Re/Code, the new site from Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher, revealed (link) that Twitter is working …
: Tim Horton's offers Blackberry Donut Who's hungry? A special guest will be buying some [@TimHortons](https://micro.blog/TimHortons) with …
: Google to release red Nexus 5 for Valentine's day EVLeaks was the first to proclaim the coming of a red Nexus 5 Google Nexus 5, in red, by LG. …
: Will Google discontinue the Nexus line in 2015? [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by solarbotics under creative common license …
: Google Chrome for IOS brings data compression, translation and more Google updates its Chrome web browser for IOS yesterday and finally bestowed many highly anticipated …
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: Canadian carriers ready for t-911 but emergency centres aren't [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image by UCL Mathematical and physical services under …
: Microsoft SkyDrive to become OneDrive British Sky Broadcasting Group won a court battle with Microsoft last year and the settlement …
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: Monoprice offers amazing customer service We live in a society where people are overly demanding from retailers but everyone wants the best …
: January 2014 - Top 10 countries visiting my site and more The top 10 countries sending visitors to my site for January 2014 are: United States Canada United …
: Get the $99 OnOne Perfect effects 8 for Mac & Windows FREE! Until January 28, you can get OnOne's Perfect Effects 8 Premium (standlone, Lightroom, Aperture, …
: Glif from Studio Neat - The accessory every smartphone owner should have The best part of my iPhone is the amazing camera it contains. It is always with me and allows me to …
: Swiftkey predictive keyboard coming to IOS Everyone's favourite leaker, evleaks, says the popular Android keyboard Swiftkey is coming to an IOS …
: Hack chrome OS and win cold hard cash Google is sponsoring the Pwnium 4 hacking competition taking place at the CanSecWest conference in …
: Apple to scrap iPhone 5c according to WSJ [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] Image by Janitors under Creative Commons License …
: A $50 unlocked android phone from Motorola? [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] Image by Hades2K under Creative Commons License …
: Using Non-US cloud providers doesn't protect data [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] Image by Jaaron under Creative Commons License …
: Netflix will implement 3-tier pricing for new members [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] Image by BrianC under Creative Commons License …
: Atlas identifies and tracks all your exercises Most fitness trackers are glorified pedometers. The same pedometer technology we have been using for …
: Whatsapp reaches 430M Users A Whatsapp cofounder came clean and praised Android for its openness. He further explained how much …
: Rogers MotoX Kitkat update coming soon Motorola shook up the smartphone business when it released the revolutionary MotoX. It wasn't …
: 54% of Canadians use their smartphone to make purchase decisions [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] CC Image - Flickr Jason A Howie [/caption] BrandSpark …
: New Samsung UI may bring predictive cards Everyone's favourite Tweeter leaker, @evleaks (link), has now provided an alleged view of the …
: Adobe Lightroom coming for Apple's iPad 9to5Mac (link) is reporting that Adobe will release an iPad version of its Lightroom photo …
: Microsoft fixes Surface Pro 2 battery & sleep issues In December, Microsoft released a horribly tested problem causing patch that was quickly withdrawn. …
: Samsung Galaxy S5 secrets revealed With an expected release around April, sites around the internet are buzzing with claimed spec leaks …
: Telus CEO is paid in shares not cash Nothing says confidence in oneself and ones company more than a CEO heavily compensated in company …
: Google buys Nest for 3.2B$ In December, I wrote an article (link) about Google working on a smart thermostat as a play for the …
: Videotron Mobility may be expand outside of Quebec Videotron has been a fierce competitor in the wireless space in Quebec and has forced other wireless …
: Effervescent Bacon Drink Bacon is a magical food. It makes everything taste better. You can eat it, sprinkle it, brush with …
: Safespot is your personal safety concierge Safespot is an Android app that helps keep you safe in unsafe situations. The way it works is like a …
: Rogers to launch Netflix competitor for Canadians [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“818”] CC Image Flickr User A ustinEvan [/caption] Cartt.ca …
: Canadian 2500 Mhz auction begins April 2015 The Canadian Minister of Industry, the honourable James Moore, has made it official that Canada's …
: ClipMenu helps manage your Mac's clipboard For some a simple copy / paste is more than enough. Others want a little more control and for them …
: Is your SD card hacking you? [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] CC Image - Flick user scanlime [/caption] Think of …
: Secret to picking the right AA battery [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“720”] Creative Commons Image - Flicker Swanksalot [/caption] …
: AudioFly AF78 - a new earphone king What am I looking for? Before I review the Audiofly 78 with microphone, I wanted to take 2 minutes …
: BBM Voice chat coming to IOS and Android next year BBM for IOS and Android has been available for some time but it still lacks many of the features …
: The most unique print ad you have to see In the age of the internet, traditional print advertisements may seem boring but Motorola will be …
: A Google Thermostat coming to a house near you This is an interesting development that no one was expecting. TheInformation.com and EVLeaks have …
: Turn your iphone into a free christmas karaoke machine Open the Safari web browser on your iphone Go to [www.google.com](http://www.google.com) Search for …
: Level Legs Wheelbarrow stability system I love technology but technology for me isn't limited to products that process bits and bytes. One …
: Never pay retail again No one likes paying retail and I'm always looking for ways to save. RetailMeNot has both a US and …
: Students using iPads as glorified textbooks in class The iPad has captured most of the Canadian education market (some have pegged it's market share at …
: Apple offers free iTunes gift today Apple has an app on the iTunes AppStore called 12 days of gifts (link). Every day (starting December …
: Buy a Pebble SmartWatch for $89.99 The Pebble is a neat little watch but most don't want to pay the $119-150 price. How do you feel …
: Clean Install Windows 8 with an upgrade key [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Creative Commons Image - Flicker user Tripp …
: Car Thieves go high tech For as long as people have owned items of value, others have tried to steal them. When someone …
: My top 10 Mac OS applications [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“720”] CC Image - Flickr Sean MacEntee [/caption] I have been …
: SugarSync kills off its free storage option [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“800”] Creative Commons image- Flickr dell [/caption] Most …
: Give the most original gift this christmas Do you have to buy a gift for someone that already has everything? Do you have to buy a gift for …
: Christmas dinner in a can In August I wrote an article about fine dining in a can. It was the ultimate way to consume a 12 …
: Bluetooth LE is the future of customer service [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“750”] Creative Commons Image - Flickr User Sean MacEntee …
: Google drops Hong Kong datacenter plans There is no denying Hong Kong is a densely populated business hub and Google wanted to build a …
: Contest: Win a 1 year sub for Norton Mobile Security for Android a Rafflecopter giveaway I am giving away a 1 year subscription to Symantec's Norton Mobile Security …
: The most secure smartphone messaging app During the NSA leaks earlier this year, we heard rumors that Apple's iMessage employs end-t-end …
: China Bans Bitcoins [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] CC Image- Flickr User Antanacoins [/caption] Bitcoin …
: Make your Mac look professional for customer meetings Anyone who is customer facing knows the difficulty in preparing your laptop to look professional …
: Secret techniques to finding your next job [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] Creative Commons Image - Flickr User Kate Hiscock …
: 7 rules of safe online shopping this holiday season [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1279”] Creative Common Image- Flickr User Don Hankins …
: Comparing the displays: iPad mini, Nexus 7 & Kindle HDX DisplayMate, a display testing company, has released a much awaited report (link) comparing the …
: 8 tips for successful video conferencing [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1600”] Creative Commons - Flickr user Timo Newton [/caption] …
: Kids standing up for a bullied friend Kids in Bridgewater show how wise they can be when they stand up for a friend that was being …
: Roam Mobility offers unlimited talk/text/1GB data for $39.95 I have written about half a dozen articles about Roam Mobility. They offer the most competitive US …
: BBM to be pre-installed on Android devices from 12 OEMs [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“450”] Creative Commons Image- Flickr user m lobo [/caption] …
: Daydreaming - the untold secret to success When I was in elementary school, teacher actively discouraged daydreaming. They refereed to it as a …
: Motorola Moto G now available in the US Canada was one of the first countries to launch Motorola's new low-cost Android smartphone, the Moto …
: Cosmonaut stylus for tablets review I have tested over 20 styli this year ranging from $80 precision devices to cheap $4 ones from …
: Spiderpodium flexible smartphone stand review Breffo really chose a great name when they called their universal flexible smartphone stand the …
: Save up to 90% off USA roaming charges for Black Friday If you're a Canadian that travels to the US for work or fun then you should know about Roam …
: 8 reasons why I chose an iPhone over Android [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] Creative Commons Image - Flickr Lai Rayanne …
: Think before you force your Google Nexus to update [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1600”] Creative Commons License - Flickr user DragonLord878 …
: Google Nexus Wireless Charger now available Google has finally released its Nexus branded Qi based wireless device charger (which ships on or …
: Samsung offering $50 for new Note 3 owners Samsung has announced a US only promotion, that runs until January 6, which will give you a $50 …
: Some funny pics of bad enligh I know its Monday and you probably need a good laugh to help make today a little more bearable. I …
: You can now buy a $500 milkshake Let's say you're one of those people that absolutely loved the $750 cupcake from the Pallazo hotel & …
: Youtube video showing how Youtube works We all love Youtube and watch hundreds of millions of videos a day but do you wonder how it all …
: Google to block child sex abuse queries Google executive chairman, Eric Schmidt, has announced that the company will be taking concrete …
: Save 50% on Apple accessories from Incase Incase is a super popular accessories maker that Apple fans love. Now you can get 50% off their …
: Google Play Music comes to IOS Now that the wait is over, iPhone users, sign-up for your free, 30 day trial of #AllAccess from your …
: The Key to maximizing your smartphones battery Smartphones are great but they all have 1 major flaw, limited battery power. Sure we have USB plugs …
: Motorola Moto X now $99 on Rogers Moto X isn't the fastest, lightest or most feature packed Android smartphone but it is the one I …
: Disney princesses support Movember Why is a great question to ask. It shows curiosity and generally makes you smarter. Why not, is a …
: The secret to living healthy to 100 years old Sure there are lots of 50 year old "gurus" peddling all kinds of exercises, products and cremes but …
: XBox One vs PS4 - Let Southpark decide Black Friday is almost here for my american readers and the'll have to chose with console to pickup. …
: Google Music for IOS almost here Google had said its All Access Music service would be coming to IOS in May and many months later, …
: UnderArmour buys MapMyFitness app Under Armor has its own Armour39 tracking service but most users complained it lacked some basic …
: Moto G is a $180 no-contract android smartphone It seems every new smartphone tries to beat (on specs anyway) the previous generation and the …
: Apple iPad mini Retina now available for pickup in Canada Apple did a stealth launch of the iPad Mini overnight at 0300ET and the Apple,ca online reservation …
: Most well read cities in Canada [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Flickr. Creative Commons image by YLev [/caption] …
: Motorola Moto G Specs leak It seems none of the manufacturers can keep their upcoming devices secret and now Motorola has …
: Vine is now on Windows Phone Windows phone is a nice mobile operating system for people upgrading from a featurephone (or dumb …
: Android 4.4 Kitkat rolling out to Nexus 7 & 10 [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“306”] Flickr. Creative Commons image by medithIT [/caption] …
: Telus has happier customers and more revenue [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1062”] Creative Commons License by Stella Blu [/caption] …
: 12 qualified bidders for Canada's 700mhz spectrum 700mhz is an incredible band that every carrier wants to get a hold off. It goes through buildings …
: Laserpointer add-on for your iPhone the iPhone is a wondrous device that has thousands of uses thanks to all the 3rd party peripherals …
: Most portable USB or Lightning charging cable Plusus is releasing a very portable charge cable solution called Lifelink which is the size of a …
: Motorola Moto X Motomaker coming to more carriers Moto Maker for all. pic.twitter.com/wLJsnViV2D — @evleaks (@evleaks) November 8, 2013 EVLeaks has …
: Now you can buy a bulletproof suit Sure most of us don't need a bullet proof suit but it sure sound very James Bond-esque. Garrison …
: Break Clubs help people cope with their frustrations Have you ever been so frustrated that you wanted to break something? Through plates on the floor, …
: Unrealistic beauty We have seen hundreds of posts about magazines using Photoshop to "unrealistically beautify" models …
: What are the most popular links on Facebook and Twitter? Rad URL is an interesting website that lists the 100 most popular links being shared on Facebook and …
: Canon SL1 may be the perfect family dSLR As the holiday season approaches, you may be looking for a great all purpose camera and the Canon …
: Unlock your mac by knocking on your iPhone Knock is an iPhone app that allows you to unlock you Mac by simply knocking your iphone. You will …
: Find out which Canadian wireless network is the best Root Metrics performed an exhaustive 47,000 point network test in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver …
: Industry Canada Explains its Wireless Policy A short video by the Government of Canada explaining that Canadians deserve more choice, more …
: Pebble to make "important announcement" Nov 6 [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“445”] [/caption] The Pebble team seems to be working on …
: Nexus 5 is easily repairable It seems everything we buy these days is disposable, Disposable phones, tablets and e-readers. …
: Fido offers $45 unlimited Canada-wide plan Consumers always win with competition and now Fido is becoming even more aggressive to win new …
: Nexus 5 coming to carriers Nov 8 The Google Nexus has has been selling on the Google Play store for 2 weeks now and most Canadian …
: Fido offers scheduled customer support In an effort to differentiate itself through better customer service, Fido launched a new scheduled …
: Google Search for IOS now with 100% more NOW After a long and painful wait, IOS users finallt get some Google Now loving... The sultan of search …
: Watch Google's Google+ event from today NOTE: The event started late and you can fast-forward to minutes 13.
: Most popular posts this week Here are the most popular posts (for the last 7 days): REVIEW OF ALIEXPRESS.COM REVIEW OF THE BOSE …
: The secret to amazing handwriting on an iPad Most stylus' have large tips which result in imprecise device interaction and an ugly overall user …
: A fitness wristband that automatically tracks your food The quantified self via wearable tech is the next frontier and everyone wants a piece of the action. …
: Save up to 60% off shaving razors now Give away the razors and make money on the replacement blades... This is the mantra used by razor …
: Weird Food - Smalahove [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2272”] Image shared by Wikimedia Commons by PerPlex …
: Weird Food - A-Ping (aka fried tarantulas) [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“800”] Image courtesy of Viajar24h.com [/caption] In North …
: Weird Food - Thousand Year Old Egg from China The Thousand Year Old Egg is also called the Century Egg and is a Chinese delicacy. It is an egg …
: Microsoft Stores coming to BestBuy in Canada [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”] Image of a Microsoft Store in the Best Buy in Wichita …
: Weird Food - What is Balut Balut is a fertilized egg embryo that is typically aged for 16-21 days (depending on which country …
: Best in ear noise cancelling headphones As a frequent traveler, I test dozens of noise cancelling headphones every year and typically break …
: Best headphones under $60 I am often asked what headphones I would choose costing under $60 and my answer may surprise you... …
: Fast Food Container innovation Fast food is all about convenience and the above concept is a fantastic new convenience. Sure this …
: Bell will track your phone, TV and Internet usage The Huffington Post has an interesting article that indicates that Bell will start tracking all your …
: MS Surface 2 now available in Canada [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1131”] Microsoft Surface 2 Family [/caption] Yesterday was a …
: Uber launches its Taxi service in Montreal The super popular Uber taxi service is testing its offering in Montreal (Quebec). Uber taxis are …
: Roam Mobility Liberty WIFI Hotspot Review I travel to the US very regularly and before learning about Roam Mobility, I had to either pay my …
: iPhone 5c /5s are great for travellers A big issue for travelers is that carriers use different communication bands. Most Canadian cell …
: Roam Mobility offers best US roaming deal for Canadians Since learning about Roam mobility, I never travel to the US without one of their plans (a review of …
: Windows 8.1 upgrade issue So I decided to upgrade my main PC to Windows 8.1 yesterday and the upgrade is painfully slow. But …
: Google helps man find lost family 25 years later Technology has empowered us to do incredible things and Google's quest to index all human knowledge …
: 71% of iDevices upgraded to IOS7 [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“961”] Mixpanel IOS7 adoption chart [/caption] After about 30 …
: Safari provides best mobile browsing experience Fixya just released an interesting report about mobile browsing experience and declared Safari the …
: MotoX coming to FIDO soon Although the MotoX wasn't the superphone we were all expecting (based on the rumors), it turned out …
: Rogers has the fastest mobile network in Canada The PCMag team visited all corners of our great country to determine who has the fastest network. …
: How to watch Google Play Movies on IOS If you are an Apple only smartphone (or tablet) user then you likely buy your movie content straight …
: Apple event confirmed for October 22 [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Apple October Event Invitation [/caption] We have been …
: Google now calculates tips Out at a restaurant and need help calculating a tip? Just head over to Google and ask it and be …
: Nokia 1020 camera beats Galaxy S4 which beats the iPhone 5s Blind #camera comparison by @phonearena - See the results: http://t.co/V2ooBylerf #Lumia1020 …
: It's time to shower with bacon soap Bacon is a wonder ingredient and it makes everything better. You can eat bacon, sprinkle bacon, …
: Rogers & Fido credits customer for outage [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“778”] Canadian Outages Map [/caption] Rogers and Fido have …
: KnowRomaing cuts mobile costs when travelling <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/da3708eebb.jpg" alt=""> As a business …
: Roam in 100 countries for free with T-Mobile USA Today is the day! The day we change the way the world uses their phones! You ready? #unleash — John …
: iPad mini has the most responsive touch screen Agawi conducted a touch screen comparative test to determine with device's screen was the most …
: MEMS camera first comes to OPPO not Nexus 5 We heard a bunch of rumors over the last couple of days that the next Nexus smartphone may contain a …
: New iPads will be announced October 22 The connected reporters at AllThingsD are now reporting that Apple will launch the next generation …
: Review of the Bose QuietComfort QC20 / QC20i Anytime I talk about active noise cancelling headphones, people imagine large over the ear products …
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: FCC leaks Nexus 5 information Google published a video this week that showed the unveiling of the Android Kit Kat statue in front …
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: Google Nexus 5 rumors Now that the MotoX is released, we can start concentrating on Nexus 5 rumors. To be completely …
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: iPhone 5s will include an A7 processor Everyone's favorite analyst, KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, predicts the new iPhone 5s will include an A7 …
: MotoX now available for pre-order on Rogers in Canada If you want to try the much hyped Googlorola... I mean Motorola then your wait is over. Head over to …
: MotoX on sale in Canada for $169.99 Rogers will have the Canadian exclusivity for the MotoX (at least at first) and it will be available …
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: iPhone 5s rumor about fingerprint sensor Another day another iPhone fingerprint reader rumor. Now we have "leaked" images showing the …
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: Microsoft Confirms October 18 release of Windows 8.1 Mark your calendar, @Windows 8.1 will be available beginning October 18th! http://t.co/FnoKrIgz3l — …
: iDoorCam is a WIFI enabled doorbell When you think about doorbells, does WIFI come to mind? iDoorBell hopes so because they released a …
: New (2013) Nexus 7 now available in Canada New (2013) Google Nexus 7 now available in Canada via the Google Play Store. The device is also …
: All GMAIL users to get redesigned compose window Google let it be known (on its Google+ page of course) that henceforth it shall roll out its …
: New iPhones may be announced September 10 Apple fans are waiting to see what "magical" new iphone Apple will announce to take the lead in the …
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: Watch the Nexus 7, Chromecast and Android 4.3 event If you mised yesterday's "Breakfast with Sundar" event which launched the Chromecast, the new Nexus …
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: New Nexus 7 with LTE coming You may be wondering when an LTE enabled Google Nexus 7 (version 2) will be released and the answer …
: Google's Chromecast is a $35 HDMI streaming solution We know Google wants to be linked to your TV but previous efforts have failed miserably (The Google …
: The New Nexus 7 is here - $229 for 16GB Like other tech lovers, I was excited when I heard rumors that Google would be refreshing its best …
: CRTC Wireless Code : Carriers must unlock your smarpthone The CRTC Wireless Code is a bill of consumer rights that aims to make smartphone contracts more fair …
: CRTC Wireless Code : $100 Cap on data roaming charges We hear horror stories of Canadians travelling abroad and coming back with $5000 mobile phone bills. …
: Pilot Frixion Erasable Pen Nothing says hi-tech like a pen but I wanted to let you know about a cool new pen I have been …
: What we know about the new Google Nexus 7 Android tablet I wanted to summarize all of the various Google Nexus 7 rumors we have been seeing over the last …
: Could the next Canon dSLR have 75 megapixels The crowd consciousness has been concentrating on smartphone camera development but this latest …
: Nokia says "Something BIG landing here tomorrow" Nokia posted a blog entry teasing readers that "Something BIG landing here tomorrow". Whatever the …
: Nexus 7 (v 2) tablet leaks in Best Buy ad The interwebs have been teasing me with leaks of the new upcoming Nexus 7. Everyone's favorite …
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: Google Motorola MotoX launch is August 1 We knew the MotoX was coming and now we know the launch event is August 1st in New York City. If …
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: Free app to organize and find your iPhone photos Even the newer smartphones from Samsung and HTC don't produce [in my opinion] photos as beautiful as …
: VLC for iPhone & iPad now available VLC is the most capable, flexible and loved media player available on any platform and now any …
: Google's Chrome app launcher for Windows released It seems Google has unceremoniously released the Google Chrome Launcher. The launcher ads itself to …
: Evernote 5 for Windows is released as a beta Months after making version 5 available to Apple Mac users, Evernote finally brings the new version …
: TrueCaller database stollen (millions of telephone numbers) Another day brings news of another popular web service getting hacked and having its data stollen. …
: Whatsapp for IOS will cost $0.99 /yr for new users If your one of the million+ Whatsapp users, you probably downloaded an update for it yesterday. One …
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: Bell Mobility will switch to 2 year plans June 17 The CRTC limited the early cancellation fee to 24 months so as expected, we are starting to see the …
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: The Kii is the always with you iPhone charger There a hundreds of tools you can hang on your keychain (USB drive, multi-tool) and now I would like …
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: Dropbox competing with iCloud Dropbox held its first developer conference and surprised attendees by announcing that they have …
: What info does Rogers shares with the Government With all of the hoopla around Prism in the US, many Canadians may be wondering what Rogers' policy …
: Single Malt... toothpicks? Its time to stop picking at your teeth with your fingernails. There is a better way to get those …
: Designer approved pen fits in any room Every desk has a coffee cup with a bunch of pens that ruin your carefully manicured decor. Wouldn't …
: Apple App store giving away lots of premium apps for free To mark its 5th aniversary, the Apple iTunes AppStore is giving away a bunch of (normally) premium …
: Nokia to stream its 41 million reasons event July 11 Nokia has announced that it will livestream its big new york 41 million reasons event. I expect this …
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: Dell Promoting Windows 7 PCs (instead of Win 8) It's funny how Dell is promoting Windows 7 PCs instead of Windows 8. I guess they know what is …
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: Carbon Monoxide detection iPhone case We all know its a good idea to protect your iPhone with a good smartphone case. We all know Carbon …
: Air Canada iOS app now supports in-flight streaming entertainment Air Canada released an update to its IOS app (iPhone and iPad) to add its new low cost carrier …
: Clean your smartphone with your shirt We all know that the 2 certainties in life are death and taxes. We can now add a third certainty …
: Chinese anti-pervert protection stockings Can you think of something more unattractive than very hairy legs? Well an entrepreneurial Chinese …
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: Videotron to offer free WIFI and charging stations at Just for Laughs Just for laughs is an incredibly popular festival in Montreal and is scheduled to take place July …
: iPhone 5s may sport an A7 processor As soon as Apple finished announcing IOS 7 at WWDC, rumors started swirling about the iPhone 5s. We …
: Pebble Android app brings Google Hangout Notifications With Google moving all of its communication tools to the new Google Hangouts system, Pebble has …
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: Store wine bottles beautifully on your walls A product called Wine Cell from the Danish design house Fiduz, is a beautiful way to store you wine …
: Blackberry owns 30% of Canadian smartphone market Statcounter is reporting that Blackberry has approximately 30% of the Canadian smartphone market. …
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: Play with this IOS 7 on an iPhone 5s simulator The developers at Recombu have merged all of the IOS 7 rumors to create an IOS 7 simulator using …
: Any.do launching a new calendar app called CAL this summer Any.do has been my personal task manager of choice because it offers a clean easy to use interface …
: BBM for Android and IOS coming June 27 May 14th, I wrote a blog post about "Blackberry Chat (BBM) Coming To IOS And Android". Why would …
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: Archives: Modern Science Of Employee Motivation I will be posting links to older articles that seem to be fairly popular. Hopefully some of the …
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: Tekiki shows best free IOS apps There are dozens of apps in the iTunes AppStore that help you find "the best free apps" on itunes …
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: Nokia teases upcoming Lumia “more than your eyes can see” Nokia has started teasing the public about its upcoming Nokia device that will be announced tomorrow …
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: Google's Free Fonts now easier to download Google has made its jam packed font collection easier to download via sync with SkyFonts. The …
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: Apple begins iPhone 5s production for July/August launch A new report sent to the Wall Street Journal says Apple will begin production of the next generation …
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: 9 Premium Mac apps free for another 2 days You can download $130 of premium Apple Mac apps for free right now from the MacUpdate team. These …
: 25% of everything at Griffin Technologies Griffin is a well established manufacturer of smartphone accessories and they are now offering a …
: Sonic Dash for iphone and ipad temporarily free Sonic Dash (normally $1.99) is now free for a limited time. It's the first time this game has been …
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: BlackBerry Z10 drops to $99 When the Blackberry Z10 launched, it was priced at $149 (Canadian dollar) with a 3 year contract. …
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: Tweeting from the grave will soon be possible Twitter is one of those services that users love and the general public just doesn’t understand. Now …
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: CWTA launches their Protect your data campaign The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association and the major Canadian carriers are joining …
: Canada wants to make changing the IMEI illegal A member of parliament representing the NDP (a major Canadian political party) has submitted a bill …
: Office 2013 can now be legally transferred Microsoft created a huge uproar when it notified customers that the new Office 2013 license is tied …
: Review of Canadian ISP ElectronicBox.net Until last week, I had been a long time Bell Internet customer. My journey started with their …
: iPhone 5s to have a finger print scanner Since we’re talking about iPhone 5s rumors, I wanted to share with you the predictions made by …
: Humble Bundle for Android now live - Super cheap games The Humble Bundle is a fantastic way to get great indie games for an unbelievably cheap price (aka …
: Saudi Aramco Twitter account hacked Due to recent attacks again Twitter and high profile Twitter users, Twitter has started implementing …
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: Dramatically improve the iPhone 5's WIFI performance As a business traveler, I seek out WIFI hotspots where I can but am often disappointed by the actual …
: Google Maps for IOS updated Its time to update Google Maps for IOS. Version 1.1 released today allows you to search savced …
: Rumors about the iPhone 5s and its release date As the unveiling date of the new Samsung Galaxy SIV get’s closer, we have started to hear rumors …
: Evernote will implement 2 factor authentication A couple of days ago, I wrote about Evernote being hacked and the fact that it is the new reality …
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: D-Link Wireless Range Extender (DAP-1320) Review Manufacturer description: Extend the range of your existing network Easy setup with the touch of a …
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: Blackberry converts from iPhone and Android users Even though many of us aren’t interested in buying a Blackberry Z10 phone, we are cheering …
: Amiigo is the smartest fitness tracker Related Articles: Fitbit Flex Wristband Announced Withings Smart Activity Tracker Lark Life May Be A …
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: Samsung Galaxy SIV benchmarks Just 10 days left until the big Samsung reveal for the Galaxy SIV and you can feel the excitement …
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: Most popular content this week March 3 2013 Microsoft's Surface Pro now available in Canada and the US Android's Adult only app store has legs …
: Evernote hacked Earlier this weekend, my beloved Evernote emailed its customers advising them that they had detected …
: Apple's iphone 5 AV adapter doesn't provide full HD The developers over at Panic were playing with the Apple AV adapter for iPhone 5 (and iPad mini) and …
: What we know about the Samsung Galaxy SIV (S4) Related Articles: Samsung Galaxy S4 Event March 14 More Samsung Galaxy S4 (S IV) Rumors First Peek …
: It's the ecosystem stupid Search the internet for Google’s Pixel Chromebook and you’ll see something very strange, reviewers …
: Why working from home may harm your career When you hear about non-traditional work arrangements, you probably think about a hot tech startup …
: How Apple will compete with Google Now Apple is the company everyone loves to hate right now and it seems every investor has turned its …
: iPhones are more reliable than Samsung phones A study undertaken by FixYa found that an iPhone is 300% more reliable than a Samsung device. Before …
: Blackberry outsells Samsung Galaxy S3 and iPhone 5 Canadian retailer Glentel, who operates 330 stores, says the Blackberry Z10 is out selling the …
: Samsung Galaxy S4 event March 14 We knew it was coming and Samsung has finally confimed that it will unveil the Samsung Galaxy S4 at …
: Can I trust Huawei mobile phones? Big media loves stories that vilify someone because it sells papers or grabs eyeballs. Over the last …
: Videotron's netflix competitor is now live I wrote about Videotron's new movies on demand service a couple of days ago and the site is now live …
: Novatel MiFi 2 hotspot coming to Bell Canada in March Wifi hotspots are excellent tools for road wariors. We have learned that Bell Canada will be …
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: What's the best smartphone? What smartphone do I use? A question I regularly receive from readers is "What smartphone do you use?" In December, I wrote an …
: Google Maps for IOS offline mode Over the last week, I received a couple of emails from readers asking if there is a way to cache …
: Netflix competitor for French movies and content US Netflix users are blessed with fresh and interested content ready for their instant consumption. …
: Nexus 4 in stock and available at FIDO Fido is my cell phone provider and I am happy to see that the Nexus 4 is now back in stock and …
: What I want from Apple's rumoured smart-watch The internet has been buzzing about a possible smart-watch being developed by Apple. Sure it may …
: Honest and updated bitcasa review Related Articles The Promise Of Unlimited Cloud Storage - A Review Of Bitcasa BitCasa Review Update …
: Office 2013 can only be installed on one machine One of the major questions tech pundits were asking themselves when Office 2013 came out is “can the …
: October 2012 iMacs now in Apple's refurb store Many were relieved when Apple finally released the October 2012 iteration of the iMac line. It was …
: Automatically silence your Android phone / tablet at night One of the questions I get asked most often is how to silence an android device at night or during …
: App and notification volume control on Android Like all modern operating systems, Android has some nice helpful features you need to know how to …
: Built in Equalizer in Android Many users believe they need a custom ROM or special app to get EQ goodness in Android. Google has …
: Android 4.2.2 prevents Nexus 4 from using LTE Reviewers were shocked when Google's flagship Nexus 4 was released without LTE support. How could a …
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: Nexus 4 Wireless Charger available Now that the Google Nexus 4 is finally available in decent quantities we are seeing a slow …
: Nike Fuelband app not coming to Android We are seeing an explosion of "self monitoring and measurement" gizmos. The Nike Fuelband was one …
: How to get the Android 4.2.2 on your Nexus device now Update 4.2.2 has been slowly rolling out Over The Air to devices but many people haven't received it …
: Turn off app notifications in Android After a while, there will certainly be app notifications you never want to see again. Google has …
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: Fido to offer US roaming package for $7.99 Sometime this spring, Fido will launch a new US roaming add-on for its Canadian customers. For …
: Fido changing their smartphone unlocking policy I am happy to hear that Fido is following in its parents footsteps (Rogers) and will be allowing …
: Make Google Maps data available offline on Android Unfortunately the Make Offline option isn't yet implemented in the iPhone version so this tip …
: Is this the HTC One (formerly M7)? @evleaks twitted a picture it claims is the upcoming HTC (formerly called M7) HTC One, 2013 …
: How To Take A Screenshot On iPhone In my previous article, I explained why and how to take screenshots on an android device. Now we …
: How to take a screenshot on Android This is a feature I use once in a while to grab screenshots for my blog or to share with friends. On …
: How to check browser history in Safari for iPhone Let's say you just browsed a bunch of pages on Safari for iPhone (IOS 6.0+) and then wanted to jump …
: How to check for OS updates on a Nexus 7 We are hearing rumors that some users of Nexus branded gear have started to received the 4.2.2 …
: Rogers finally adopting a logical device unlocking model Unlocking a mobile phone means you can use a SIM card from any provider in it. For the longest time, …
: Microsoft's Surface Pro now available in Canada and the US If you have a $1000 burning a hole in your wallet and you love the clumsy interface of Windows 8 …
: 128GB Retina iPad now available for $799 How much storage do you really need on a tablet? If your answer is 128GB, your in luck. Apple has …
: Blackberry 10 (BB10) to run Jelly Bean apps Everyone knows that apps make the smartphone and Blackberry decided to include Android emulation in …
: FIDO offers the Google Nexus 4 for $100 Every Android fan's dream device is now available at Fido (a Canadian mobile phone provide that …
: HTC to launch new smartphone camera revolution HTC is set to launch its new flagship phone, the M7, in the Big Apple on February 19th. Sure it has …
: 250,000 twitter accounts hacked It has been a bad week for popular websites (getting hacked). Now Twitter has come forward and …
: Run any Android 4.2 app on Windows quickly I wrote about Bluestack and how they provide a beta emulation software that allows you to run some …
: 6 months of free RDIO for Canadians and 14 other countries Canadians always seem to get the short end of the entertainment stick (compared to our US …
: A new standard for better HD video streaming Over the last couple of years, we have been treated a fantastic group of web TV and movies streaming …
: Whatsapp breaking Canadian privacy laws It seems everyone’s favorite cross-platform Instant Messaging app has is violating Canadian privacy …
: Facebook Search Graph may help HR find better candidates Most people know and use LinkedIn, the huge professional networking site recruiters love. Linkedin …
: Rumor - First images of the iPhone 5s French blog, NoWhereElse, has published pictures they claim belong to the upcoming iPhone 5s and an …
: Apple users send 2 billion iMessages a day I wrote about Whatsapp [processing 18 …
: Rumor - Apple will release a 128GB iPhone 5s Regardless of the maximum device size released by Apple, there are always customers demanding more. …
: Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable battery review As a business traveler, I adopted rechargeable batteries 5 years ago and haven’t looked back since. …
: Lonely people get more virus' There are lots of reasons why being lonely is bad for you. Now we can also add weakened imune …
: Videotron to offer Google Nexus 4 January 30th I just saw this tweet from the Videotron account... C'est le 30 janvier que Nexus 4 de Google sera …
: Microsoft Office 2013 subscriptions for home users Microsoft’s next major release of Office is almost here and it is a great time to talk about a new …
: More Samsung Galaxy S4 (S IV) rumors Related article you maybe interested in. A supposed Samsung roadmap was "leaked" on the internet and …
: Canadian companies showing BB10 some love We are 7 days away from the launch of Blackberry 10 and RIM is maintaining its promise of 70,000 …
: Google Nexus 10 available in Play Store The Google Nexus 10 16GB and 32GB devices seem to be back in stock at the Google Play store …
: Carbonite makes your most used files available everywhere for free Carbonite is the 800lb remote backup gorilla so anytime they release a new product, I take note. …
: Tablet domination impacts Intel's business model It’s no secret the tablet market is steadily chipping away at the tradition PC market and now …
: Microsoft Surface Pro will be available February 9 I’m sure you have been counting down the minutes until you can trade your hard earned money against …
: How to properly lock down your Facebook privacy settings Facebook has gone to great length to make sure everyone know that Graph Search won’t reveal anything …
: Iphone 5s and cheaper iPhone to be released Q3 2013 Nothing is more refreshing in a new year than a fresh round of Apple iPhone rumors. Now KGI …
: You will soon be able to easily buy a Google Nexus 4 Google has blamed LG for Nexus 4 shortages and LG has done the same to Google. Cathy Robins, of LG …
: Google's newest competitor is Facebook Search Facebook has now officially entered the search engine business by publicly announcing its new …
: Cuba may have turned on it's first underwater internet connection Canadians travelling to CUBA for rest and relaxation often complain about excruciatingly slow …
: Android versus IOS, which is better? As an experienced IOS user, I decided it was time for me to learn Android and early December 2012, I …
: New Screenshots of Kim Dotcom's Mega Mega us tge rebirth of the old MegaUpload that was taken down by US authorities for copyright …
: Megaupload is back offering interesting new features Kim DotCom, the famous founder of MegaUpload.com had been promising a rebirth of his file sharing …
: Does productivity hurt creativity? I love the Chinese concept of yin and yang. It reminds us that all things in the universe must be in …
: Do less, accomplish more We are in the tail end of January and many have already given up on their new year’s resolutions. In …
: Employees leaking information to competitors As an infosec leader working for a large multinational, a lot of risks keep me up at night. Most …
: iPhone 5s production begins March 2013 The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) created a lively debate within the Apple community when it published …
: VISA approved Blackberry (RIM) for mobile payment Research In Motion (RIM) is working to build credibility ahead of the Blackberry 10 launch later …
: She drove 900 extra miles because the GPS told her to The internet is littered with horror stories about people doing wacky things because of a GPS. Why …
: Backberry 10 specs and features revealed I have received emails from readers mentioning that carriers (US and Canada) have started training …
: Silent Circle enables secure VOIP calling from Android I wrote about Silent Circle in October and was excited to learn that they recently released an …
: Nexus 4 production alive and well says LG Anytime a gadget is popular, tech sites buzz about rumors from unnamed sources claiming the most …
: China adds 51 million internet users in 2012 Everything China grows in leaps and bounds, internet usage included. The mega economy closed the …
: Basis watch killer health monitoring features The wearable technology market is exploding and we have seen a handful of very interesting health …
: Is Samsung cooler than Apple? There is no one characteristic that is responsible for Apple’s phenomenal rise over the last 5 year. …
: One Pound Fish - The newest internet music sensation We all know Gangdman Style but have you heard about the newest sensation, the One Pound Fish song? …
: Windows RT is not selling that well In October, I wrote an article entitled "Don’t Buy Microsoft’s Surface RT Yet!"and I still think …
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: Microsoft Messenger is dead... long live Skype We have know for some time now that Microsoft (Skype's owner) had the intention of killing off its …
: How many of your Twitter followers are fake? With all the talk about fake Facebook/Twitter/Youtube followers, you may be wondering how many of …
: Otterbox iON is a protective case and large battery in one Otterbox makes some of the best iphone protecting cases anywhere and they have just annonced a new …
: IOS 6 is a disappointment and Android Jelly Bean shines I have been an IOS user since 2007 and have loved every new device and every new IOS release. Each …
: Amazon Prime finally coming to Canada Canadians have been waiting a long time but Amazon will finally give us Amazon Prime membership for …
: WolframAlpha can generate strong passwords With all the hacking reports we saw in 2012, I hope all of you understand how important it is to …
: Run your favorite devices for 2 weeks without plugging it into the wall We love our smartphones, tablets and media players but the one limiting factor to all of these is …
: Never lose your luggage again Globatrac has just announced its newest tracking product called the Trackdot. It is a small device …
: Fitbit Flex wristband announced Fitbit has just announced that it will be releasing a new device (bringing their total device count …
: SoundGecko let's you listen to your favorite website SoundGecko is a service that takes in web content you are interested in and makes it available as a …
: Withings Smart Activity Tracker About 6 months ago, Fitbit released the Aria WIFI scale scale which competed directly with Withings. …
: New Smart Body Analyzer measures Air Quality and Heard Rate Withings has announced that its new Smart Body Analyser scale will incorporate new features "never …
: Your cloud service is shutting down. Now what? 2012 was an interesting year where more services were moved to the cloud and at the same time we saw …
: The best Android keyboard for super fast text entry As I started exploring Android for the first time (switching from IOS), I wanted to find a fast way …
: WhatsApp processed 18 billion messages on December 31 2012 The King of Instant Mobile Messaging. Whatsapp had its busiest day yet with 18 billion messages …
: First peek at the Samsung Galaxy S IV SamMobile, a Samsung only blog, has posted an image it claims is the world’s first look at the …
: Corning Gorilla Glass 3 50% thinner and more scratch resistant Corning is the purveyor of fine screen glass for many a manufacturers (ipod, ipad, iphone, Nexus, …
: Nexus 7 dock will be released January 10 2013 Nexus 7 tablets flew off the shelves for Christmas and now customers are eager waiting for the …
: Review of the Google Nexus 4 I recently had the opportunity to play with the incredibly in demand and very hard to get Google …
: IOS piracy site Installous down and out Many IOS jailbreak evangelists complain that piracy is actually hurting their mission but statistics …
: Android's Adult only app store has legs It’s a well known fact that Google is much more permissive with apps it admits to its app store, …
: Time to switch from IOS to Android? I am not an Apple “fanboy” but have been buying their mobile products since the release of the …
: Apple losing its customer support edge ForeSee, a business analytics agency, is reporting that Apple lost 3% during a holiday period …
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: Motorola + Google may be working on a special Android phone The Wall Street Journal is reporting [based on unnamed sources] that Motorola engineers are working …
: Google terminating Activesync support for general public in January Google is a giant lab and every once in a while we see a list of projects that the sultan of search …
: Use your dSLR as a (cheaper than) Lytro alternative I remember first reading about the (at that time) Lytro camera and was excited about being able to …
: D-Link PowerLine AV+ Mini Adapter Starter Kit (DHP-309AV) Review WIFI Convenient but slow WIFI is a wonderful thing and makes our lives that much easier. Even with …
: Korea is targeting Russia via espionage campaign called Sanny Anytime I talk about cyber-espionage, the first reaction most people have is that China must be …
: RIM kicked out of the NASDAQ-100 The NASDAQ-100 is a stock market index of the world's largest non financial companies. NASDAQ …
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: RetroUI - Bring back the Start Menu in Windows 8 I wrote an update to my article entitled : "Windows8 TIP - Bringing The Start Menu Back to Windows …
: The Bing Top Searches of 2012 Report Bing has just released its list of most popular searches for 2012. It has broken down its list into …
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: The story of how Windows 8 was designed Jensen Harris was involved in the design features of Windows 8 and he recently presented the story …
: Windows8 TIP - Get Windows Media Center upgrade for Free In a moment of incoherence, Microsoft decided to break Windows Media center out of Windows 8 Pro and …
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: Windows8 TIP - How to shutdown or reboot your PC Without a Start menu, you probably guessed it but the procedure to restart or shutdown your PC is a …
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: Windows8 TIP - List all of your applications The new Start interface get's rid of the old (win 95 introduced) start menu we are all familiar …
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: Windows8 TIP - Quick Access Menu Move your mouse cursor to the bottom left hand corner of your screen or use the keyboard shortcut …
: How to clean crap files from your Windows computer for FREE As you update programs, download new ones or browse the web, your computer starts to collect crap …
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: Creative Thinking Tip #8 - Be silly and draw something If you haven't read my other articles in the series, read them before continuing: Creative Thinking …
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: Joby GripTight GorillaPod Stand for iphone or Android smartphones If you haven't read my review of the Joby GorillaMobile for iPhone 4 then go ahead and take a quick …
: Skydrive for Windows Phone 8 now available WPCentral is reporting that Skydrive for Windows Phone 8 devices is now available. If you use a …
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: Creative Thinking Tip #6 - But What If You Could If you haven't read my other articles in the series, read them before continuing: Creative Thinking …
: Creative Thinking Tip #5 - daydreaming your way to creativity If you haven't read my other articles in the series, read them before continuing: Creative Thinking …
: Creative Thinking Tip #4 - Learn to mediate If you haven't read my other articles in the series, read them before continuing: Creative Thinking …
: Microsoft Office for iPad (IOS) coming in 2013 Last year, The Daily reported that Microsoft was working on a version of Office for the iPad. Now …
: Creative Thinking Tip #3 - Small is the new big If you haven't read my other articles in the series, read them before continuing: Creative Thinking …
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: Counterfeit USB chargers on eBay may be dangerous In the age of electronic everything, most of us need a couple of chargers to get through the day …
: How many text messages do Canadians send? We see lots of US stats so I wanted to share an interesting one for Canadians. The Candian Wireless …
: Anonymous is targeting Zynga because of "unfair layoff" practices Anonymous has now targeted the game-maker Zynga after its latest round of layoffs. The group called …
: Skitch for Windows 8 I wrote about the Evernote app for Windows 8, well now its time to talk about their Skitch for …
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: Memonica - Learn windows 8 tips and tricks easily You’re adventurous and want to jump head first into the raging water that is Windows 8. I’m with you …
: Windows 8 tips and tricks coming Over the next couple of days, I will post tips and tricks about windows 8. If you are a Linux or …
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: Popular journal app Path uploads your personal contact information without notice Well well… another day, another security issue with a popular mobile app. This time the culprit is a …
: TSA agents may steal your belongings Would you be surprised if I told you that some TSA agents have been caught stealing from passengers? …
: Canada's WestJet to charge more service fees Westjet is Canada’s second largest airline and it recently announced that it has found opportunities …
: How to travel light with only a carry-on Travelling is usually an amazing adventure full of wonderful memories and experiences you will …
: Veho 360 Bluetooth speaker review Although this is primarily a European product, it is often easily available on ebay and I wanted to …
: LifeProof Iphone 4/4s waterproof case review I love my iPhone 4s and use it everyday. It has become one of the most important productivity tools …
: Should you keep your goals private? My last article about goal setting can be found here. A researcher has an interesting proposition... …
: Wozniak : believes some Android features are better than the iPhone Before people start sending me hate mail, Woz still believes the iPhone is a better overall …
: OnLive Desktop brings Windows 7 to your tablet OnLive is an innovative company that offers to stream console games to your TV, PC or tablet. So you …
: Vizio entering computer business We learned that Vizio will be releasing 5 computer in June 2012. For those that don't know, Vision …
: iPad 3 rumor roundup Anything you hear or read about the iPad 3 is pure speculation so take it with a grain of salt …
: To to handle interruptions at work With the economic realities we have been living with since 2008, companies are forcing employees to …
: Users send less SMS messages during Christmas Eve 2011 With the popularity of iMessage and the tight integration between newer smartphones and …
: Google acquired another 217 patents from IBM. Engadget is reporting that Google recently acquired 217 patents from their big blue brother( aka …
: RIM Secretly looking for a new CEO 2011 was a difficult year for Research in Motion (aka RIM) and it’s 2 CO-CEOs: Mike Lazaridis and …
: Internet Explorer 6 is dead. Long live IE. Many of us thought IE 6 was already dead but it seems we were wrong. As its share of the web browser …
: Skype offers free WIFI access in 50 US Airports Make travelling less stressful with free WIFI from Skype. Until December 27 2011, The fine folks at …
: Features I want to see in Evernote I love the power and simplicity of Evernote. Having used it for a little while, I have some …
: Be safe when staying in a hotel (part 4) - Hotels are for spying In most countries, a hotel is simply a convenient place for you to stay and recharge. Without naming …
: Be safe when staying in a hotel (part 3) - What to do when checking in When travelling, it is best to assume that anyone can be a hostile. When you pull up to the hotel, …
: Be safe when staying in a hotel (part 2) How to choose the safest hotel room Always choose a room between the 4th and 6th floor (never lower …
: Be safe when staying in a hotel (part 1) Having travelled to over 30 countries, I have picked up some interesting tips and tricks about hotel …
: The Getting Things Done (GTD) Weekly Review Process As a GTD fan, I have read the book, listened to the 10CD audio seminar, read the articles on GTD …
: The four truths about Getting Things Done (GTD) Like I have said over and over, I love Getting Things Done. It has allowed me to stay on top of …
: US Credit Rating to be downgraded by Fitch Ratings? When S&P downgraded the US Credit, everyone argued that it was just one misguided company. Now we …
: Blackberry Playbook fire sale at $99 In Canada, our major retailers have been selling the Playbooks for up to $300 MSRP for the last 2 …
: US thanksgiving black friday sales record set Although the final numbers arent in yet, many analysts are already predicting a record year for …
: Crowdsourcing design work with 99designs.com (a review) If you are planning to start a new small business or have a small business that requires some design …
: Airports may be hazardous to your Kindle Over the last couple of days, we have been hearing more and more complaints from Kindle owners about …
: Smartphone activations don't matter (iphone or android) Whether you’re in the Apple or Android smartphone camp, at one time or another, your side used …
: Outsourcing ITO/BPO best practices As mentioned in my post on November 7 2011, I was a guest speaker at a breakfast meeting for the …
: State of my blog My blog has been online for just over a year now and I am extremely pleased with it. Over the last …
: 4 Tips to remember when Outsourcing to China and beyond I have spoken and written about outsourcing to China for a couple of years now. Although China does …
: Discussion about Outsourcing Best Practices Nov 15 in Montreal I wanted to let you know that I will be discussing Outsourcing best practices at an ASIMM event on …
: Weather Trends 360 predicts weather 1 year out My local news station weatherman seems to have a 50/50 success rating predicting the 5 day forecast. …
: Review of the Zagg InvisibleShield for Iphone 4/4s Years ago, I learned the importance of protecting my devices to keep them looking newer longer. Even …
: Management versus Leadership As people read the new authorized Steve Jobs biography, they are realizing that although he was one …
: Forrester says companies should support Apple Computers When we thing of Apple computers, we usually think graphic arts departments or young hipsters but …
: To my Hindu readers Diwali ki hardik shubhkamnaye
: Humans are very opinionated. We have opinions about politics, economics, sports and everything in …
: Good shows iPad's dominating the enterprise environment A recent activation report by Good Techbologies showed that the iPad and iPad 2 continue to dominate …
: Mikko Hypponen: Fighting viruses, defending the net
: Research shows that Nice Guys DO Finish Last If you have read any self-help books, you have undoubtedly read the adage “Nice guys finish last”. …
: Apple's SIRI comes from a 10 year military research project When talking about Apple’s new iPhone 4s, most users immediately think about the Apple Siri Assitant …
: Susquehanna claims iPad 3 in production With the iPhone 4s now released, tech pundits have turned their attention to the next product in …
: Check out your site in different screen sizes You spent all that time and money to build your website. It's a work of art. A monument to your …
: scr.im promises to protect you from SPAM... maybe Scr.im a a novel approach to protecting your email address from harvesting robots thus reducing the …
: Scan your site for malware With all of the recent news of sites getting hacked and infected by malware, you may be wondering …
: Software as a Service reaches $12.1 billion in 2011 Gartner is reporting that SaaS revenue will reach $12.1 billion in 2011. 63.6 percent of all …
: Workflowy is a great list manager Click on any image in this post to see it in full size My regular readers know about my addiction to …
: Windows 7 Will Be Running on 42% of PCs Gartner Research believes that Microsoft's Windows 7 Operating System will be running on 42% of all …
: Firefox 6 is now 8% of Chitika's total North American traffic Chitika Insights, the research division of Chitika ad network, is reporting that 8% of its traffic …
: Amazon's Android Tablet may be here in September When I say tablet, most people will automatically think of Apple’s iPad. But if the fire-sale …
: iPhone 5 may have a sub 4" display and a metal back Digitimes is at it again and now believes the iPhone 5 will sport a display smaller than 4 inches …
: The Getting Things Done Workflow (GTD) Life has a way of always getting more complicated so I am constantly searching for the next tool, …
: Steve Jobs resigns as CEO of Apple Although many pundits and bloggers expected this new to come [some day], most were shocked by this …
: HP kills webOS and maybe it's PC business In an announcement that shocked the IT world, HP has abruptly killed it's webOS mobile operating …
: iPhone devices are cheaper to support than Android or RIM We have seen a handful to analyst reports that clearly show that a MAC is cheaper to support than a …
: Prize Linked Savings - encouraging people to save We all know people love to play the lottery. For only a couple of dollars, they can dream big dreams …
: Don't argue when negotiating I recently read an interesting article in Psychology Today about negotiation that I wanted to share …
: Xcom Global now offers an unlimited 40 country European data service Frequent travelers know the headache and high cost of global “staying connected” while travelling …
: DEALING WITH CHINA (PART 3) The importance of “Saving Face” Having spent many years in Asia, I quickly learned the importance of …
: DEALING WITH CHINA (PART 2) ... continuation Intellectual Property The previous paragraph highlighted the difference between …
: How human needs influence motivation Human needs psychology teaches us that all human motivation can be explained by the need to meet one …
: Dealing with China (part 1) If you have spend any time at a multinational company, the one topic that comes up is how to benefit …
: Consumers slow to adopt mobile payments Gartner released some interesting statistics and predictions related to the mobile payment market. …
: Twitter for marketing and Public Relations (PR) When I first discovered Twitter, I thought it was the stupidest thing in the world. After all, how …
: Pittsburgh Pattern Recognition has been acquired by Google Google has quietly acquired a Pittsburgh company that has technology related to facial recognition. …
: Could Apple make a bid for HULU? Bloomberg reported [on Thursday] that Apple is considering a bid for video streaming site …
: Please like my new profile on Facebook Please LIKE my new FB page : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Edward-Kiledjian/260687717281559 I will …
: Review of the free scan to cloud software - ScanDrop I am a big fan of Evernote and use it to store all of my reference material (as explained in the GTD …
: 1 Million downloads of Mac OS Lion on its first day We all expected LION to do well at $29.99 but few people could have foreseen the incredible volume …
: The wacky world of Google+ (aka Google Plus) I was finally able to get into Google Plus about a week ago and my overall rating is that it is …
: GHSA determines road risk of using a mobile phone while driving An American association called the Governor’s Highway Safety Association recently released a report …
: Risk Management when outsourcing (part 3) Do I own the risk for outsourced activities? The most common misconception I have to deal with is …
: Risk Management when outsourcing (part 2) This is a multipart discussion that will be posted over the next several days. Understanding how …
: Some Interesting Twitter Statistics for 2011 Here are some interesting twitter stats I wanted to share We can then take a look at some …
: Risk Management when outsourcing (part1) This is a multipart discussion that will be posted over the next several days. Over the last 5 …
: Facebook has identity and your attention Facebook has become the premium identity management company on the web with 500 million+ users. Just …
: IDC predicts users will download 183 billion apps by 2015 June 28 2011, IDC released an interesting report entitled “Worldwide and U.S. Mobile Applications, …
: Is Apple's IOS or Google's Android more secure? Which is better: Android or IOS? Asking “which mobile operating system is the best” is a great way …
: Will mobile apps kill the internet? An interesting new report boldly claims that we now spend more time using mobile apps then on the …
: How to tag information There are lots of information management programs out there that ask you to tag your notes, ideas …
: How to set personal goals I will use this entry to talk about setting personal goals. Yes.. Yes… I know it is June and that …
: Consumerization is here and you have to deal with it What is consumerization Consumerization is a term used to describe the trend where manufacturers …
: "What is the next action" may be the most powerful question you can ask In a previous article, I wrote about the wondrous power of implementing “Getting Things Done” as …
: 5S is an easy Japanese philosophy to improve your work environment My current employer is committed to achieving excellence and empowers its employees with simple yet …
: Getting Things Done may be the most important business skill From a very young age, I realized that if I really wanted to succeed, I had to be smarter, faster …
: How to handle a "crappy job" One of my first articles was entitled “the YOU brand” and is still one of my favorite articles. I …
: So you hate change? Change makes people uncomfortable. They feel anxious, overwhelmed and just plain scared. Change …
: Negotiating with a "bad" counterpart Most of our negotiations with vendors should be amicable and balanced. Once in a while though, you …
: Are you generating value for your company or you? In past articles, I have written about the new reality of work where, regardless of your title or …
: The PC is dead. Long live the iPad. Top tech analyst firms, Gartner and IDC, are both reporting that the sale of personal computers …
: Peter’s Principle – Promoted to your level of incompetence Dr Laurence Peter and Raymond Hull wrote an interesting book entitled The Peter Principle (in 1969). …
: Are coupons an efficient marketing tool From newspapers and magazines to flyers and pamphlets, coupons are everywhere. They have become so …
: Honest Tea: The Most Honest City In America Honest Tea is a competitor to the Snapple brand in the United States of America. They conducted a …
: When group decision making goes wrong Every time I am asked about decision making, I remember a mantra one of my earlier bosses use to …
: How to build a real business partnership Spend enough time in the business world and you will soon be overwhelmed by the number of useless …
: Cloud computing may be better for the environment Open any business magazine and you will be bombarded with the words “Cloud Computing”. It is the …
: Your project teams may be hiding problems and negative information An interesting article was published in the Journal of Applied Social Psychology Volume 41, Issue 2, …
: Internet Addiction in teens can lead to higher Depression Risk Today's entry focusses on an interesting article I read August 2010 about Internet addiction with …
: The steps to achieving greatness Regardless of your chosen field of expertise, you most likely want to be great at it. When coaching …
: Real Twitter Usage Statistics Edison Research/Arbitron Internet and Multimedia Series released an interesting report entitled …
: Corporate Fraud's shocking statistics The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACDE) published an interesting report in 2010 entitled …
: The impact of low cost competition Think about how low cost competition has dramatically changed how we work, live and think. It is now …
: Why you should you allow working from home and how to do it right What are the benefits of teleworking? Before we talk about how to do it properly, I want to take a …
: Empower your people to perform Over the last couple of month, I have written many articles extolling the benefits of empowering …
: When should you confront a co-worker? The Rule of 3 Over the years, I have had the opportunity to participate in many interesting …
: Creating the paperfree work environment with Evernote The Brilliant Idea The fine folks at Evernote came up with a brilliant idea. They created a hybrid …
: Power Decision Making I encourage all of you to write in and share you concerns and opinions about the business world. I …
: An end to multitasking? [caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1200”] Image by John Ragai used under Creative Commons …
: Rule 2 of delegation QuickTip - Setting the right expectations Early on in my career, I was committed to perfection. …
: Rule 1 of delegation An important tenet of efficient and effective time management is the art of delegation. Anytime I …
: When choice cuts into profits and margin Until recently, most executives operated under the impression that consumers demand choice and lots …
: Marketing to the different GENERATIONS Long term strategic planning is one of the most important tasks a business executive must perform. …
: Tickle your way to better organization We live in an era of information and often times it may feel like we are being overwhelmed by …
: Maximizing the power of your professional network Every once in a while, I meet people who still don’t understand the power and importance of building …
: Employee ideas may save your company Most organizations are now powered by knowledge (in contrast to the manufacturing era of the 70s). …
: How to build a top performing team As a manager, you will be judged on the performance of your team so it is in your best interest to …
: Should you reward the good or punish the bad? The old management mantra says “Reward the good and punish the bad”. The fact is most of you have …
: State of my blog - 1 month in I started this blog about a month ago as a personal pet project to share knowledge with the world. …
: Managing cultural differences Note: My series on conversational hypnosis is not yet complete but I decided to change the topic a …
: Conversational Hypnosis #2 This is part 2 of my series on conversational hypnosis. Please read part 1 before continuing. Let me …
: Conversational Hypnosis (part 1) After writing my entry about selling encyclopedias, many readers wrote in asking for more details. I …
: Build Rapport in 30 seconds or less In my previous entry (What I Learned Selling Encyclopedias), I talked about overcoming objection. …
: What I learned selling encyclopedias In my youth, I was full of spunk and illusions of grandeur. While my friends were working at the …
: Modern Science of Employee Motivation As a manager, you are constantly adjusting your team for optimal performance. There are dozens of …
: The "YOU" Brand Of all of the activities you undertake in your professional life, there is one that is supremely …
: A new model to consider when hiring employees Even in the best economic times hiring a mid-to senior-level employee is an expensive proposition. …
: Leveraging the paradox Since 2008, companies have had to face unprecedented economic challenges in one of the worst …
: Every blog starts with the first post I have been a management consultant for over 15 years and have helped companies of all sizes operate …