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While the buzz earlier this week was all speculation about hardware changes and improvements, today Steve Jobs and Apple snuck in a potentially great enhancement to the iTunes ecosphere -- a little thing called Ping.

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Anyone who tends to record audio or video that requires transcription later on (being a journalist, I know this all too well), likely knows how tedious and repetitive the experience can be. While not the automated solution I was hoping for, I won’t argue with free software that helps me do the job faster and with more precision.

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As a recent student, I'll be honest, I had no clue what software I needed until it was often too late.  But the right software can make all the difference and make your life so much easier.  Here are some suggestions on what software you will want to help ensure your success.  And make sure you check out the end of this post as there are some great tips on how you can get this software at prices that won't break your bank.

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Ok. I’ve done it. I’m now one of the iPad minions. Even though previously I’d mentioned that I’d not get one of these things until the next version, in a moment of weakness I succumbed.
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When you buy a new computer, or other digital device, or you install a new operating system from scratch and have a nice shiny-clean and empty hard drive, you’ve actually just started what can be a somewhat lengthy and problematic process to update and customize your device. Unless you do a little work ahead of time... Read more...

Apple modeled iTunes to be the repository for all the media and applications that end up populating iPods, iPhones and iPads, but what do the other competitors have? I thought about this recently when I looked to load up an Android phone with media. Some manufacturers offer their own sync tools, but what if we could use the same platform to sync multiple devices? Read more...

I'm not a Mac user myself, but I still feel this needs to get out there. If you own a Mac and use Safari as your browser, BoyGeniusReports has posted a warning about an exploit that could be used to obtain your personal data. Read through for more info.

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Yesterday TrueCrypt sent out a news release announcing the latest version of their personal security and privacy software. And in this age of privacy problems and identity theft, safe data is something we all need. Read more...

I just picked up a copy of Microsoft Office 2010 Professional and have had a chance to play with it for a couple of days. Overall, it’s a nice little upgrade from Office 2007. Not too drastic, but some better integration of the ribbon, and reintroduction of some more familiar functions. But there’s also emphasis on some newer features. Here are some first impressions.

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Selecting and using a suite of ‘office productivity’ tools is a very personal experience, based on what has come before; your experience with previous versions and office suites. Heck, they’ve been around since the late ‘80s with appropriately ‘80s styled names; Visi-Calc, WordStar etc. Read more...

Since summer is almost here and summer vacations are always better with some great tunes, I thought I’d take a look at a couple of systems I use to build playlists for my iPod Touch; which means that these will work for your iPhone too (or other media device if you can import iTunes playlists). Read more...

I've written before about Mozy's online automated backup solution and it's time for me to do it again, simply because Mozy's just launched this significant update to version 2.0 which includes Read more...

Last week Glee returned to TV screens and PVRs around the globe. And since the series captured my attention when it launched last year, I planned to watch the much-heralded return later in the evening in HD courtesy of my Telus TV package. Read more...

You know, I can't remember the last time I created or initiated the development of a document in an offline word processor. And if I had my choice, I wouldn't do it anytime soon either. Read more...

Whether you're on vacation or travelling for work, telecommunications costs are a pain, and can really impact your the cost of your travel. Recently I've started using two tools that let me call home or the office, talk as long as I want, and not break the bank. Read more...