Category Archives: IT World Canada

10 social media tools for enterprises

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Jennifer Kavur

03 Aug 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

Social media tools that matter. A quick-hit list of aggregators, managers and analytics tools for enterprises – and one freebie – in random order.

Text for free to Canada and the U.S. with this app

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Jennifer Kavur

May 04 2010, IT World Canada

A free iPhone/iPad/Android app called TextPlus lets you send an unlimited number of texts to Canadian and U.S.-based phones for free – and non-TextPlus users can respond with a short code.

Preparing for the cell phone ban: Sony Ericsson headsets and car kits

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Jennifer Kavur

Oct 26 2009, IT World Canada

Ontario’s cell phone ban goes into effect today. Under the new law, which makes it illegal to operate a phone with your hands while driving, you can continue to make and receive calls if you are using a hands-free device.

REVIEW: Logitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Jennifer Kavur

Sep 15 2009, IT World Canada

Logitech revamped its V220 Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks this summer with a series of new colour options. Priced at US $29.99, the compact mouse features a 1000 dpi optical sensor, six month battery life, cross-platform compatibility, horizontal scrolling and zoom, an ergonomic design and rubber grips.

A peak inside the high-tech, eco-friendly 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Jennifer Kavur

Jun 12 2009, IT World Canada

Now arriving in dealerships across Canada, the 2010 Fusion Hybrid introduces a new Ford technology called SmartGauge that swaps traditional dashboards with a customizable LCD screen.

MyKey lets parents program safety features into car keys

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Jennifer Kavur

Jun 16, 2009, IT World Canada

Ford’s new MyKey technology, which imposes restrictions on young drivers through programmable car keys, is coming soon to Canada.

Crystal Reports EULA causing training headaches

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Jennifer Kavur

20 May 2009, IT World Canada

Independent trainers and courseware providers argue licensing changes are putting them out of business. Why enterprises should read user licences carefully.

Poor Man’s Guide to owning an iPhone in Toronto

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Jennifer Kavur

Mar 20 2009, IT World Canada

If you want the iPhone, but don’t think you afford it, think again. You can become a fully-functional iPhone user without any additional cost to your current cell phone bill.

Dell gives PC users their own MacBook Air

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Jennifer Kavur

Mar 17, 2009, IT World Canada

Adamo by Dell’s inaugural product – the Adamo – is a sleek 13-inch notebook with a backlit keyboard, edge-to-edge glass display and sturdy aluminum chassis. And it’s nearly a PC version of Apple’s MacBook Air.

– reprinted by Network World, Dell gives PC users their own MacBook Air