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An IT professional of over 15 years including IBM Canada, Chris has seen the IT industry evolve; from the very first text based web browsers to present day WiFi and Cellular based web browsers. In addition to keeping pace with the latest technology trends,

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Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade How to win eBay auctions: 1 of 5
Auction winning techniquesHow many times have you placed a bid on an auction and anxiously awaited the result, only to find out that you lost the auction in the last few seconds? Most likely, the auction was sniped. Sniping an auction, is the term used to describe this. Auction sniping is legal according to ebay policies, as ... More..
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software Portable applications: How to work on more than one computer and keep your data mobile: 2 of 5
Mobilize your office!For those of us that often travel and work out of the office, it is often difficult to stay in touch. For years, software manufacturers have been trying to create portable offices and means by which we can all stay in touch while out of the office.The most common methods to connect to the office are via r... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories An introduction to mod chips for game consoles: 1 of 2
Article: mod chips - a quick tutorialThe music and movie industries have always implemented methods to prevent copying and illegal redistribution of their products. Obviously, they do this to create jobs, and make money. Although, some would argue that they do this simply because they can. Unfortunately, these methods of prot... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Websites to share with your mom on Mother's day: 1 of 2
Don't forget mom! Mother's day is fast approaching and what better way to give mom something she can actually use. Never given your mom something she couldn't use? Be honest, is a food processor, or an iron really for mom? Or is it for her to use to cook YOU dinner, or clean up YOUR mess? Try visiting a few of these links aft... More..
Computers & Technology > Consumer Electronics (Other) Common problems with DVDs and compact disc media: 1 of 2
You have just purchased a new dvd movie and want to watch it on the computer. You insert it into the cd rom and nothing happens. What do you do now?You may not have noticed the Windows Auto Insert box has launched and is sitting behind your open windows. To verify this, click and hold ALT, then press TAB. This opens the task ... More..
Computers & Technology > Operating Systems How to remove Windows Messenger from Windows XP: 1 of 2
Remove MSN messenger!MSN Messenger is a great hub of utilities for audio, web cam video streaming, text chatting, and even as a source of some great business communication. It also has a built in whiteboard, screen sharing, file sharing, and even remote support tools. So, what if you never use it? Why does it automatically lo... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utilities How to fix Internet Explorer 7's Runonce Error: 1 of 2
You've Upgraded to IE7, and it will not load the 1st page?There are numerous suggestions and fixes supposed fixes for this problem. If you think it's something you can fix within IE7 itself, forget it. The common name for this problem is IE7 Runonce, and it loads blank blue page after your initial upgrade of IE 6. No amount o... More..
Computers & Technology > Operating Systems How to perform a Windows XP crash recovery: 1 of 1
If you have ever experienced the famous error message "windows cannot start because" There is not much of a worse feeling. You immediately go into panic mode and start to think about the files you have lost. Do not despair! All is not lost.There are different types and different definitions of windows crashes. These are typic... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Guide to audio and video file formats: 1 of 1
MP3, WMV and MPG what is the difference?Media Files 101, ready? What's the difference between DVD, MP3, VCD, itunes and Windows media Player? To start off, DVD, VCD are movie file formats, MP3 and WMF are songs file formats. ITunes and Windows Media Player are audio and video players. They theoretically play all types of medi... More..
Computers & Technology > Virus Protection & Maintenance Using remote support to repair PCs: 1 of 1
A Free Computer technician at your fingertips!The ever-changing world of computers and technology tends to overwhelm many of us.When your computer starts acting up or stops working, we have limited sources to turn to. Most of us end up packing up the CPU tower and carting it off to the nearest PC repair technician or company.... More..