Posted on March 1, 2010 by Eric Jacksch
As a reviewer and technology enthusiast it’s always nice to see a good product get even better. I reviewed the original SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger back in 2008 and was thrilled. It would have been perfect for my trip to Death Valley the previous year, on family camping trips, and anywhere else there might not [...] [more]
Posted on February 26, 2010 by Gregory Flasch
Whether you’re going on a vacation to somewhere hot and sunny, or staying around town to visit local attractions, you’ll want to remember every moment of the fun. Why not grab your favourite digital SLR camera to document your spring break with the utmost flair? Switch to Manual mode and get creative with your shots. [...] [more]
Posted on February 24, 2010 by Andy Marken
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, NOT EMPIRES Up until last year, when things really got tough (fiscally and image wise), it was commonly felt that companies went through two types of management–one that could carry them through the tough start-up period and another that could run a successful enterprise. The same group of people seldom managed the company through both [...] [more]
Posted on January 1, 2010 by Eric Jacksch
Happy new year and best wishes to you and yours for a happy, health and prosperous 2010! [more]
Posted on December 14, 2009 by Eric Jacksch
While there are a variety of ways to get sound in and out of your PC, sometimes a simple way is the best. One of the products that caught my eye recently is the CAD U2 USB Stereo Headphone with Microphone and the manufacturer was kind enough to send one over for review. The U2 combines [...] [more]
Posted on December 7, 2009 by Eric Jacksch
Choosing a camera is tough. Choosing a camera for someone else is even tougher. So with Christmas on the horizon, we’ll help you wade through the sea of cameras at your local retailer and narrow down the choices to a more manageable number. The key to choosing a camera is to consider it a tool. Your [...] [more]
Posted on December 4, 2009 by Eric Jacksch
Nikon, Digidesign and Garmin have several things in common. They all produce products that I’ve personally shelled out cash for. They all produce high quality hardware that is as good, or better, than their direct competitors. But yet I’m reluctant to purchase product from them again because, to be blunt, their software sucks. My primary SLR [...] [more]
Posted on December 1, 2009 by Eric Jacksch
A month or so ago I was working on a virtualization article for the print edition of INFOExecutive (formerly Information Week Canada). The article dealt with barriers to virtualization, one of them being USB devices. Or so I thought! My research took me to the web site of Minnesota-based Digi International. Digi originally developed their video, [...] [more]
Posted on November 28, 2009 by Eric Jacksch
In security circles we often discuss why some individuals and businesses find themselves in a perpetual state of high risk. While there can be complex factors, the bottom line is that many of us make poor risk management decisions in our business and personal lives. Sometimes a high risk position results because we don’t correctly asses [...] [more]
Posted on November 24, 2009 by Eric Jacksch
Our friends at Panasonic were kind enough to send over their top suggestions for this holiday season. RP-HJE160 – Ergofit Noise Isolating Earbuds (Green, Pink, Blue, Purple, Orange, Red, Black, White) MSP: $29.99 A Perfect Gift For: Dorm Bound Students, Transit Commuters, High-Tech Tweens Wish List Worthy Features: ErgoFit design and soft ear caps for ultimate comfort (S, M, L [...] [more]
Posted on November 24, 2009 by Eric Jacksch
The fine folks at IRES Technology Corp have been kind enough to supply a uCorder model IRDC250 wearable video recorder with 2 GB of internal flash memory and PC webcam functionality for a lucky reader. This baby will record up to 2 hours of 640×480 AVI format video on a single charge. The contest is open [...] [more]
Posted on November 14, 2009 by Eric Jacksch
We’re in the process of recovering from a major system failure earlier this week. Thanks for your patience and support. [more]
