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N August 27, 2010

Should surveillance cams be in our schools?

Should surveillance cams be in our schools? by Marc Saltzman

In case you missed the news, Ontario’s York Region District School Board has announced it will expand its digital surveillance in their schools. Here’s a Q&A on the topic. What are your thoughts about cameras on your kids?

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N August 24, 2010

A clever way to save on printer ink?

A clever way to save on printer ink? by Marc Saltzman

While the cost of printers is at an all-time low — you can pick up an all-in-one now for as low as $50, believe it or not — printer ink can still be a costly (and ongoing) consideration. Here’s one approach to squeezing more life out of your ink cartridges.

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N July 27, 2010

Top 5 “casualties” of using tech. Do you suffer from any of these?

Top 5 “casualties” of using tech. Do you suffer from any of these? by Marc Saltzman

We’ve all heard of “carpal tunnel syndrome,” but there are many other problems associated with our increased reliance on technology these days. In this Canada AM segment, I talk about 5 other common problems, ranging from “BlackBerry thumb” to infertility. I’ve also posted a point-form list here, too.

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N September 10, 2009

Video: Hands on with new ‘Leapfrog’ reading product

Video: Hands on with new ‘Leapfrog’ reading product by Marc Saltzman

If you have kids ages 4 through 8, and if they have difficulty reading (or simply don’t like doing it), the latest Leapfrog product — the Tag Reader System — might just be what you need. In this brief video, I demonstrate the product and discuss the various pros and cons.

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OL July 19, 2009

TechTalk: Back To School PC Buyer’s Guide

TechTalk: Back To School PC Buyer’s Guide by Marc Saltzman

Walmart Canada’s Arvy Chadha joins Marc to answer questions about what kind of computer to buy and which features are important (and why).

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TT October 8, 2008

Broadcast your MP3s with i2i Stream

Broadcast your MP3s with i2i Stream by Simon Cohen

These cool little dongles let you share your tunes, or listen to a friend’s iPod up to 30 feet away, with no wires.

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