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Apple MacBook Air 2010 (11-inch) reviewed
October 25, 2010 – 8:54 am
Apple MacBook Air 2010 (11-inch) reviewed

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

We feel that Apple is seriously looking at the MacBook Air and seeing the future of their portable devices. Unibody construction, solid state SSD memory on a chip, soldered RAM chips, sealed batteries in a completely integrated system. Much of the MacBook Air’s design was dictated by the iPad, a non-user serviceable device.

20 free web-based tools a small business should use
October 21, 2010 – 2:02 pm
20 free web-based tools a small business should use

By Ted Kritsonis

Running a small business naturally requires that you make the most of the resources you have. If any of those can be had for little to no cost — and they get the job done right — then it’s hard not to buy into using them. It’s with that in mind that we’ve assembled this list of handy office tools.

Apple’s profits rise 70% behind record iPhone and Mac sales
October 19, 2010 – 12:41 am
Apple’s profits rise 70% behind record iPhone and Mac sales

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple’s success is generated by its innovation and landmark products like the iPhone 4 as well as the iPad which has taken the consumer electronics market by storm. Both devices can run over 300,000 applications sold on the App Store as well thousands of music and movie titles from the iTunes Store.

Canadian Comic Book Combines Multiple Tech Platforms
October 9, 2010 – 11:14 am
Canadian Comic Book Combines Multiple Tech Platforms

Are You Awake

This multi platform mixed reality comic book will open your eyes, for sure!

by Lee Rickwood

The Tablet Wars Begin
October 7, 2010 – 11:55 am
The Tablet Wars Begin

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The Galaxy Tab and BlackBerry PlayBook’s size seem to address the biggest complaint about the iPad, that it is too big and heavy to be held with one hand for prolonged periods of use. The biggest indicator of the newcomers’ competitive viability, aside from specs and features, is price. Competing tablets need to undercut the iPad to be even remotely interesting to consumers.

Netflix Streaming Video Service Launch in Canada Itself a Sight to Behold
September 24, 2010 – 12:39 pm
Netflix Streaming Video Service Launch in Canada Itself a Sight to Behold

By Lee Rickwood

It turned out to be a much bigger deal – a major overnight set-up in the rainy streets of downtown Toronto – and a longer wait than I expected. But I came away with pictures …

Netflix launches streaming service in Canada
September 22, 2010 – 12:40 pm
Netflix launches streaming service in Canada

By Ted Kritsonis

While not unexpected, given the announcement two months ago of its impending entry into Canada, Netflix has officially launched its streaming service in Canada. The service is up and running and Canadians can take advantage of a 30-day trial before committing to a monthly subscription.

Mayor Munch online game brings YOU into Toronto mayoralty race
September 20, 2010 – 10:17 am
Mayor Munch online game brings YOU into Toronto mayoralty race

by Lee Rickwood

That’s munch. Not punch.
It’s supposed to be fun, after all, not violent.

Apple updates iPods, AppleTV and iTunes
September 1, 2010 – 5:17 pm
Apple updates iPods, AppleTV and iTunes

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple rehashed its entire iPod line, introduced a smaller streaming-centric AppleTV and revised its iTunes software application to include a new social network for music lovers. The music-centered event was streamed live to Macs, iPhone and iPads as a test-run for Apple’s new video on-demand rental initiative.

Canadian Company Announces the End of Long Distance Cell Phone Charges
August 30, 2010 – 11:20 am
Canadian Company Announces the End of Long Distance Cell Phone Charges

by Lee Rickwood

The app turns any compatible computer into a phone – one with a real seven-digit phone number. That’s right – you get a real phone number, not just a nickname on a closed or proprietary VoIP network.

Review of the HP Pavilion Dv7 with Intel Core i7 processor
August 27, 2010 – 9:09 am
Review of the HP Pavilion Dv7 with Intel Core i7 processor

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

With a no-nonsense list of specs, power and high quality features including a stellar sound system and Intel’s latest processors, the Dv7-4090ca defines the high-end Windows 7 portable market and does a fine job of replacing desktops, serving as a workhorse and entertaining its users.

Photoshop CS5 new features offer stunning results
August 12, 2010 – 2:09 am

Featuring Ted Kritsonis

Adobe Photoshop CS5 offers a bunch of new features, but the two we focus on here — Content Aware Fill and Puppet Warp — are both incredible in their scope, and very easy to use, even for Photoshop users that aren’t overly savvy. In this video, we demonstrate how they both work, and what kind of results you can expect.