Five tips to safer online shopping
Love online shopping? You’re not alone. It’s actually becoming a popular pastime in Canada. But in order to protect your computer — and your personal identity – be sure to take heed to these online shopping safety tips.
Tech Talk: Windows 8-based Ultrabook ‘Convertibles,” and more
In this week’s ‘Tech Talk’ radio show — heard each week live on Montreal’s CJAD 800 — I chat with Intel’s Joe Ellis about the wide range of Windows 8-powered laptop-tablet hybrids and why they’re appealing. I also talk about other gadgets in time for the holidays.
Tech Talk: Windows 8 primer, plus your next car will be a smart one
In this week’s ‘Tech Talk’ radio show — heard each week live on Montreal’s CJAD 800 — we chat with an automotive expert on how cars are getting smarter, plus we also talk with Microsoft about what makes Windows 8 a worthy upgrade for both casual and hardcore users.
Wibbitz: Create a broadcast-like video from your website
One of the innovative start-ups I visited while in Israel was a company that turns websites and articles into a 90-second video summary. Check it out.
How to fight back against ‘ransomware’
Symantec has released new research on ‘ransomware,’ which is growing throughout Western Europe and North America. Here’s what you need to know.
Could teachers become obsolete?
A bold experiment in Ethiopia suggests kids can teach themselves if they have the right tools.
Tech Talk: iPad mini impressions and the skinny on a USB security stick
In this week’s Tech Talk show, we talk about Apple’s iPad mini unveiling, the Windows 8 launch and how to remove malware on your computer that got past your antivirus program.
Tech Talk: Blogging 101 with 9 year-old Hannah Alper; Free anti-malware software
In this week’s Tech Talk radio show, we talk with Hannah Alper, Canada’s superstar blogger — who’s only in grade 4 — and we also talk with AVG about free anti-malware software to protect your PC and personal identity.
A pair of hot tech deals: Fast, portable hard drive and Wi-Fi digicam
Hey, it’s that time of the week where we look at aggressively–priced tech products. Here are two to consider.
Deals of the week: Four hot buys for back-to-school
This week’s most awesome tech deals including an inexpensive laptop, powerful tablet, high-capacity USB thumbdrive and wireless all-in-one printer.

