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Hooked on fishing Tuesday, 05 July 2011 14:09 So, when I say "fishing" what comes to mind? Huckleberry Finn sitting at the edge of a dock with a bamboo Shute  and toes dipped in the water? Captain Ahab sailing the 7 seas on a quest to find the illusive Moby Dick? How about Jaws? I know After watching that movie I was afraid to even go in a bathtub! I recall convincing my younger sister that Jaws was real and could in fact migrate from the ocean through the sewer systems and navigate his way through the drains in swimming pools on the hunt for blood...but that's another story all together. Read the Full Story
How to recycle your old electronics Friday, 03 June 2011 18:07 Smartphones, dumbphones, chargers, batteries etc - they are all over the place. Unfortunately - they never last forever. What do we do with them once they've expended their useful life? In this tech-ER episode we discuss some useful things that you can do with your old electronics to help our environment and be a little greener! Read the Full Story
Fix Water or Liquid Damaged Laptop Friday, 03 June 2011 17:48 In this tech-ER episode, we show some simple and quick fixes to help reduce the damages  that can be caused by spilling water or other liquids onto a laptop. Read the Full Story
tech-ER - Episode 2 - News Wednesday, 30 March 2011 15:41 - Employers using "pretend" get well flowers  to spy on employees . Companies spy on workers who pretend to be sick - Facebook make people feel anxious and guilty etc Read the Full Story
tech-ER Season 2 - episode 1 Intro Sunday, 06 March 2011 05:06 Welcome to tech-ER season 2 Intro. Every episode of the show tackles different complicated technology topics and issues, breaks them down into simple and easy to understand formats that everyday people can understand. Read the Full Story
Golden Rules of Email Etiquette (Netiquette) Wednesday, 23 February 2011 21:25 Golden Rules of Email Netiquette- How to avoid being black listed by your friends Read the Full Story
What are those crazy looking digital squares Wednesday, 16 February 2011 23:47 They are popping up everywhere, on billboards, transit shelter ads, in magazines, on products and even on your household bills. But, if you are wondering what those black and white boxes are, you’re not alone. They are called QR codes and many people North America still don’t what they are for or how to use them. Read the Full Story
Online reputation management Wednesday, 02 February 2011 23:59 Looking for a job? Start by checking your online reputation in 3 easy steps! These days, many employers are going well beyond the resume to find the right candidate. They’re headed online using search engines and social media to help them decide who they should interview, promote or hire for the job. Read the Full Story
How to improve your wireless (wi-fi) connection Wednesday, 02 February 2011 23:12 Your wifi network uses radio waves to send information to and from your computer, similar to a cordless phone, television or radio. And just like those other devices, the 2 way communication between the router and your laptop can be interrupted for a variety of different reasons. These interruptions cause your internet connection to be slow, intermittent or non-existent. In most cases your internet to provider is not to blame. The culprit is probably one of the following common mistakes: Read the Full Story
What is Linkedin and should I create a profile? Friday, 28 January 2011 16:04 The day where people have to hand out a hard copies of their resumes may soon be over. Read the Full Story
Addiction to technology Tuesday, 25 January 2011 23:15 Never before in history have so many cool gadgets and nuances of the internet been readily available! From I phones and crack berries to Facebook, shopping and video games...anybody and I mean everybody in the world could find something to pass free time without looking too hard! But, when do we draw the distinction between having fun to full blown obsession? Read the Full Story
Choosing the right iPod (mp3 player) Sunday, 23 January 2011 12:30 Nano, gigabyte, mp3, 6th generation… what? Trying to purchase a device to play your music seems to have a language of its own. With technological lingo everywhere, it seems that we might need to take a step back and simplify things for a moment. Read the Full Story

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