Category: Business

Finding the right tablet is a little easier now

By Ted Kritsonis

Tablets are cool devices but that doesn’t mean they’re all worth the money spent on them. The good thing about 2012 was that a shift to smaller screen sizes and more competition meant lower prices, making it a little easier to choose something other than the iPad. Apple’s tablet still rules the roost, but their competitors have some that could be just what you’re looking for.

New Names, New Domains, New Internet Coming in 2013

Some companies have ruled out using new website domains, or branded gTLDs, worried about possible consumer confusion about the new names, or the associated costs for the site owner/operator.

by Lee Rickwood

Nintendo’s foray into TV and video off to a bumpy start

By Ted Kritsonis

Even before it launched its new Wii U game console in November, Nintendo had already made it clear that TV and video integration would play a big role in the new hardware. Now that Nintendo’s TVii features have gone live in Canada, it’s evident that a solid idea is off to a shaky start.

Google Apps won’t be free for small businesses anymore

By Ted Kritsonis

Google announced today that it would now charge $50 annually to small businesses with less than 10 employees who use its suite of Web-based productivity tools. The move puts these small businesses in line with larger businesses that have paid that rate for some time.

Top Canadian Websites Disclose Personal Data

Canadian websites are disclosing information to third parties, apparently without the knowledge or consent of the site visitor – and possibly in violation of federal privacy law.

by Lee Rickwood

Microsoft Windows 8 Review

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Microsoft’s Windows 8 is the most revolutionary change to the PC’s desktop OS in decades. A bold, touch-based interface and improved performance mark a new future. We dive right in.