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* Tech Review: 12V to AC charger from Swith (Garber review) *****
An essential gadget for charging peripherals, ipods, cell phones and accessories at home. This one works perfectly -- and the price is right!
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Acronis helps you move, manage and maintain your 'digital assets' *
And it's quite affordable -- in fact, right now, save 20 per cent if you buy it through evalu8.org!
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Action seen on telecom cap *
But cabinet plans no changes until 2004
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Another technical glitch slows Yahoo! *
Some Yahoo! Inc. websites and services stumbled for the second time in less than a week Thursday as the Internet giant worked to resolve a hardware problem.
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Apple announces long-awaited iPhone *
Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs on Tuesday made the company's long-awaited jump into the mobile phone business and renamed the company to simply "Apple Inc.," reflecting its increasing focus on consumer electronics.
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Bill Gates rocks out -- and over *
New toys and technology are the hallmark of this year's CES -- and Bill Gates confirms plans to leave MicroSoft this summer.
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Black Hat, Lynn Settle with Cisco, ISS *
At the conclusion of the Black Hat Briefings yesterday, embattled security researcher Michael Lynn disclosed the agreement he and the conference made with Cisco Systems and Internet Security Systems concerning his presentation on Cisco software vulnerabilities.
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Computer worm wreaks havoc at firms *
Bharat Puri's half-a-million-dollar headache began precisely at 10:19 a.m. Tuesday.
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Dell to ship Skype with mobile entertainment PCs *
Users will get Skype software in the audio-video communication package in the M1210 and M2010 desktops.
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Digital world still relies on analog lines *
You know a technology is pervasive when people consider it boring and only notice when it fails to show up. Fifty million of us relearned this insight last week when the electrical grid zeroed out. The "e" in this column's name, after all, refers to whizzy electronics, not wheezy electricity.
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Edge Tech Corp *
Upgrade or tech toys -- Edge has the proven EDGE.
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Electronic health records offer big payoff *
Remarkably, the provinces and federal government have come together on a plan, under the leadership of an organization called Canada Health Infoway, to transform the health care system using information technology.
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firstSTREET Online *
firstSTREET features over 300 products that represent some of the ways today's innovations can make people's lives a little easier -- or at least a little more fun.
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Flaw in Linux kernel *
For full stories, see the Flashback section at globetechnology.com.
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GoDaddy dot com *****
GoDaddy.com is the world’s #1 ICANN-accredited domain name registrar! Best prices by far, too.
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Google advances online software crusade *
As it tries to usher in a new era in computing, Google is promoting its software applications in kindergarten through high school classrooms.
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Google unlikely to make own web browser despite Microsoft threat *
Google Inc. CEO Eric Schmidt on Wednesday told industry analysts the online search engine leader is unlikely to create its own web browser. . .
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Google versus PayPal *
Back in October, 2004, Nick Bradbury suggested this very scenario on his blog: "The more I look at what Google is doing, the more convinced I am that we're witnessing the birth of the next Microsoft."
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How long does a CD-R last? *
Photos, movies and other data stored on recordable compact discs may not be as safe as consumers believe, according to a Dutch computer magazine.
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How the little guy can back up computer data *
The computer screw-up that hobbled Royal Bank of Canada over the past week could happen to you. In fact it's more likely to -- and on a more massive scale, at least in relative terms.
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HTML colours *
A handy reference chart from your friends at evalu8.org. . .
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IBM recalls notebook adapters *
IBM Corp. is recalling some 553,000 notebook computer adapters sold worldwide because they can overheat and pose fire and shock hazards, the company and the government said Thursday.
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Last-minute solutions: Get Dad what he really wants for Father's Day (Garber round-up) *
Father's Day is this Sunday, so, if you haven't got a gift or card yet, here are some bail-outs. . .
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Macs are virus targets, some experts warn *
MACs -- long considered "immune" to computer virus attack -- are now high-risk targets.
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McAfee Security *
McAfee, Inc. creates best-of-breed computer security solutions that prevent intrusions on networks and protect computer systems from the next generation of blended attacks and threats.
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Microsoft mulls security in wake of worm *
Too busy to update your flawed software? Microsoft Corp. is considering whether Microsoft, flaws and all, should automatically do it for you.
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Microsoft plugs OS holes *
Microsoft Corp. has released patches for its Windows operating systems, plugging holes in an on-line gaming feature and a third-party program.
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Microsoft red-faced over new Windows flaw *
Just moments before a top Microsoft executive told U.S. Congress about efforts to improve security, the company warned customers Wednesday of serious new flaws that leave its flagship Windows software vulnerable to Internet attacks remarkably similar to the Blaster virus that infected hundreds of millions of computers last month
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Microsoft researchers dream big *
What if your computer could read the newspaper for you and tell you just what you needed to know? What about 1,000 newspapers?
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Microsoft warns Internet Explorer users about virus *
Microsoft Corp. is warning its customers about a computer worm that exploits a flaw in its Internet Explorer browser.
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Microsoft's Gates to transition out *
Don't let the GATES hit you on the way out, Bill!
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Napster's legacy *
We should give thanks to Napster, Kazaa, Limewire and all the other file-sharing services, past and present; they won a huge victory for consumers over the record companies.
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New Corel plans to go the distance *
WordPerfect Office 12 launch signals bruised company still a contender.
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New Search Tool attempts to respond to random questions *
Every new online search service must face the inevitable question: "Is it better than Google?"
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New tech toys wow 'em at Macworld, 2008 *
Apple Inc. chief executive Steve Jobs today unveiled a new laptop computer the company is hailing as the "world's thinnest notebook" as well as a new online movie rental service through the company's iTunes store
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Newer, tougher bugs are swarming Web, study finds *
Internet surfers need to brace themselves for a growing number of sophisticated and contagious cyberspace bugs, a new study warns.
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Offshoring will soon be making waves *
It looks like Canada may soon join the growing political firestorm raised by the transfer of information technology jobs to places such as India and the Philippines. Last week, offshore outsourcing, as the phenomenon is called, was among several issues that placed U.S. President George W. Bush on the campaign defensive. The topic is also hotly debated in Britain and Australia. Anecdotal evidence suggests that Canada will be next.
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Portable Internet services come with some disclaimers *
Cutting the cord on your broadband Internet connection is closer than you think.
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Record-breaking 2006 International CES reflects strength of Consumer Technology Industry *
World's Largest Consumer Technology Tradeshow Attracts More Than 150,000 and Serves as Global Launchpad for 2,500 Exhibitors; plus, Larry Page is joined by Robin Williams for his keynote appearance.
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SAS leader lays into software companies *
Goodnight slams rivals' management practices
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Software glitch shuts down Skype *
Skype -- the popular computer program that lets its users make long-distance phone calls over the Internet -- admitted Thursday that software problems have left many of its millions of users without service worldwide. . . (we say: "Use Jajah.")
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Software that drives key data home *
Updated 'dashboard' technology helps companies easily access important information
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Statscan says that high-tech gadgets tempt consumers *
Canadian consumers in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia (where online purchasing is also highest) spent more than the national average.
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Tech Review: Smartdisk firelite portable hard drive (Garber review) *****
An essential piece of technological back-up. We reviewed the 80 GB USB 2.0 Firelite Portable External Hard Drive (model #USBFLB80).
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Tech support inadequate: survey *
One in three consumers who contacts a software maker for technical support goes away with the problem unresolved, according to Consumer Reports magazine.
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Tech Tips and Tricks: How not to overreact to a computer crash *
While there is no research data on the number of computer users that cannot master their
computers, there is evidence of anger and frustration with computers that could escalate into what one
psychologist calls "computer rage."
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Tech Tips and Tricks: How to record your cassette music to a CD *
Most of the equipment you already have includes the Soundboard and a Cassette player. Next of course
things needed are a recording program, such as Musicmatch Jukebox and a cable to connect your cassette
player with your computer.
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Tech Tips and Tricks: Identity theft FAQs (American focus) *
A 2003 U.S. Federal Trade Commission survey showed that over a one-year period, nearly 10 million people -- or 4.6 per cent of the adult population -- had discovered they were victims of some form of identity theft.
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Tech Tips and Tricks: Is Canadian e-waste an environmental disaster in waiting? *
Toxic chemicals from the used computer equipment Canadians send to landfills by the tonne each year are going to leave a nasty legacy for generations to come, experts warn.
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Tech Tips and Tricks: More password advice *
Keeping your personal passwords private, secure, and unbreakable is one of the most important steps you can take for safer computing. If your passwords slip into the wrong hands, your identity, finances, and personal information could be in jeopardy.
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Tech Tips and Tricks: Protect Your Identity From Theft (American resources and fixes) *
It only takes a few seconds to become a victim of financial fraud. But it often takes months to recover.
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Tech Tips and Tricks: Simple password routines can help keep your PC and online data secure *
Password dilemma: We can't live an online life without them, but if they're too numerous to remember, they encourage unsafe practices. What to do?
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Tech Tips and Tricks: Using Search Engines (1) *
Everything you ever wanted to know about Google and didn't know WHOM to ask!
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Tech Tips and Tricks: Using Search Engines (2) *
. . .and the others. . .
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Tech Tips and Tricks: What is Phishing? *
Phishing involves the use of e-mail messages that appear to come from your bank or another trusted business, but are actually from impostors.
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Techie alert: Even you can be hacked *
Huge bills can result from on-line breach -- Internet attacks can hit your pocketbook.
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Telus licensed to sell television service *
B.C., Alberta move blurs telecom line -- now you can get crappy Tech Support for your TV, too.
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The Island of Tokelau (dot TK) *
Click on this banner for info on a free, no-obligation website domain registration. . .
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Thousands of new product introductions underscore the strength of the consumer electronics industry *
A spectacular showcase of hot new products and trends in audio, home networking, mobile electronics, video and wireless packed the show floor as attendees from all over the globe gathered at the 2005 International CES to celebrate the tremendous growth of the digital revolution.
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Virus causes sniffles but no epidemic *
The latest Internet attack on Microsoft operating systems by rogue software disabled tens of thousands of computers worldwide on Tuesday, though a fix had been available for nearly a month.
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A mobile workspace that works *
Notebook computers are fantastic tools (and toys) for people on the go, but recreating a useful desktop when you're not at your own desk can be difficult. It can be done, though, and here are some gadgets I've come across that should appeal to self-respecting road warriors.
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Beach Finder: evalu8.org's award-winner for Best App of Summer, 2009 *****
We at evalu8.org are pleased to announce the winner of our coveted "Award of Distinction" for Best iPhone App of Summer, 2009! The winner is Beach Finder.
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BuyDomains dot com *
With an inventory of over 640,000 high-performance domain names, innovative technology, and a commitment to superior customer service, BuyDomains has been an established industry leader since 1999.
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D-Wave Systems gets a quantum leap of faith *
A Vancouver startup has won Silicon Valley backing in its quest to develop the next wave in computing, PETER KENNEDY writes
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firstSTREET Online *
Innovation & Technology: See it here first.
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For on-line fraud, an old Irish solution *
One of the toughest hurdles in creating a consumer-oriented on-line business is developing trust.
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Glitch prompts Apple to pull OS update *
Apple Computer on Tuesday withdrew a system software update it had issued a day earlier, saying the software caused a networking problem for some Macs.
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Microsoft splitting MSN into two units *
Microsoft Corp. is splitting its MSN division into two units, one to take control of Web communications, while the other develops its information portal and targets growth in areas such as search technology and music services, executives said yesterday.
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Rock Band for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 (published by MTV Games) *
Tech news on the hottest game this season.
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Shaw is learning to share the sandbox with Telus *
Shaw's six requests concerning chief competitor Telus put before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission last week have more than a few folks wondering what the company is up to.
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Shoppers in the cold for hottest holiday toys *
If parents haven't gotten their hands on some of this season's hot holiday toys by now, they may have to resort to "promissory notes" under the tree!
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Talks begin on Internet regulation *
International negotiations have begun on how and whether to manage the Internet, along with associated problems such as junk e-mail and pornography.
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The Chic Geek: Discount DVD for the road *
When it came time for a 16-hour-plus drive to see my in-laws, I decided I had to do something, anything, to keep the wild beasts of the back seat at bay after nightfall.
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Too much Net data? *
One of the defining features of modern life is the Net's ability to link disparate things in ways that they never have been linked before.
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Track Your Friends: Google announces 'Latitude' *
Do you know where your friends are? If not, Google wants to help you find them.
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Trojan spyware suspects arrested as major industrial espionage scandal emerges *
For all those webmasters who ridicule the idea of a virus enabling a hacker to "log keystrokes," here's a story that will curdle their blood: A London-based Israeli couple are at the centre of one of the world's largest industrial espionage and computer hacking scandals. And yes, says one source: "We think the Trojan had the ability to log keystrokes."
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