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Four fantastic apps that will change the face of Facebook
04 Sep 2009
Four fantastic apps that will change the face of Facebook
Unlike the first iteration of the Facebook platform, these next wave of apps are less reliant on running just on Facebook; they run as standalone sites or services
Can your iPhone replace your laptop?
11 Jun 2009
Can your iPhone replace your laptop?
Writer Galen Gruman finds the iPhone 3G comes very close to being a laptop replacement for many basic business and field-service uses
Seven stress relieving tips for business travelers
26 May 2009
Seven stress relieving tips for business travelers
Want to get a better plane seats? Do you need to retrieve vital files from your home desktop? Wondering where the best WiFi hotspots are? Or just in need of nicer food on the road. Here are a few travel tips that will take the turbulence out of any journey
Fire hazard forces HP to recall 70,000 laptop batteries
14 May 2009
Fire hazard forces HP to recall 70,000 laptop batteries
There have been at least two reports of batteries that overheated and raptured, resulting in fire that caused property damage
Recession is perfect time re-negotiate maintenance fees
13 May 2009
Recession is perfect time re-negotiate maintenance fees
Vendors use unfriendly practices on support, according to Forester Research. But now is the time to ask, negotiate even threaten your vendor to re-evaluate maintenance fees
3 ways to deal with Twitter spam
11 May 2009
3 ways to deal with Twitter spam
Twitter spam derives from people who take advantage of you following them by sending you unwanted direct messages - these people have no sincere interest in your tweets
6 steps to Internet privacy on Google
10 May 2009
6 steps to Internet privacy on Google
Worried that Google might be snooping on you? There's no need to drop Google apps. Instead, bone up on your privacy rights and take advantage of privacy controls that Google offers
4 simple ways to stay in the loop on your iPhone
07 May 2009
4 simple ways to stay in the loop on your iPhone
Need to get your news fix? Just have to listen to that podcast on the go? Or have you stumbled onto something you think the whole world should know? Here are four easy ways to stay in loop with your iPhone
Tweeters flying away in droves
28 Apr 2009
Tweeters flying away in droves
While new Tweeters are flocking to the micro-blogging site, Twitter's retention rate is a dismal 40 per cent
Conficker's first scam
12 Apr 2009
Conficker's first scam
Using one of the oldest tricks in the book, Conficker C downloads a fake antivirus program called Spyware Protect 2009 and hits victims for $49.95 a pop
Build your biceps while checking e-mail
07 Apr 2009
Build your biceps while checking e-mail
A University of Melbourne student rigs a handgrip exerciser to make it function as a computer mouse
Exit strategy - negotiating a severance agreement
01 Apr 2009
Exit strategy - negotiating a severance agreement
You may be doing yourself a great disservice by blindly accepting whatever your employer offers. Following these three tips for handling the severance discussion can help you end up a winner even if you just lost your job
Conficker passes quietly, but threat isn't over
31 Mar 2009
Conficker passes quietly, but threat isn't over
The activation of the Conficker.c worm at midnight on April 1 passed without incident, but security researchers said users aren't out of the woods yet. The people behind Conficker may simply be biding their time
Protect your network in three free, easy steps
31 Mar 2009
Protect your network in three free, easy steps
You could spend money on a security consultant--which isn't such a bad investment if helpful--but here are three free tricks to increase your network's security
IT World Canada Conficker resource centre
30 Mar 2009
IT World Canada Conficker resource centre
While the worm's actual purpose remains a mystery, ITWorldCanada.com has compiled news stories, videos, and editorials that track Conficker's progress and provide tips on how to detect Conficker and protect your machine from it
10 efficiency boosting Craigslist search tips
26 Mar 2009
10 efficiency boosting Craigslist search tips
Anyone can find what they're looking for with a few clicks of the mouse on Craigslist. But with the help of a few advanced tricks and tools, you can cut through the clutter and discover precisely what's available and avoid scams and wasteful search software as well
Move up from good manager to great leader
24 Mar 2009
Move up from good manager to great leader
Management skills are a must for getting teams to carry out day-to-day tasks. But if you intend to command the troops through this economic recession or pursue a strategic vision, your organization will need more
10 tips for Facebook power users
22 Mar 2009
10 tips for Facebook power users
Tweak your profile, get more out of Facebook and look good doing it
Programmer replaces lost finger with thumb drive
17 Mar 2009
Programmer replaces lost finger with thumb drive
We can rebuild him we have the technology…After Jerry Jalava lost his finger in a motorcycle accident, the Finnish programmer decided to replace his amputated digit with a USB thumb drive
Web turns 20
12 Mar 2009
Web turns 20
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