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So what exactly is a "router"?

Need to understand basic networking terms? Look no further.

Excellent Web Conferencing Tool

I liked it so much, I bought the company (OK, not quite, but I've signed up as a reseller).

The Pomodoro Technique

An excellent process for helping you manage your time.

Folder Backup Using Automator

Making use of OS X's Automator application to schedule backing up files to another system.

Paralympic Opening Ceremonies - BC Place Was Rocking

One in a short series of blog postings related to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Whistler, BC. Originally posted to the MetroBlenz News Squad site (http://metroblenznewssquad.com).

"Unique" in its true sense

One in a short series of blog postings related to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Whistler, BC. Originally posted to the MetroBlenz News Squad site (http://metroblenznewssquad.com).

First Visit Downtown Since Opening Ceremonies

One in a short series of blog postings related to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Whistler, BC. Originally posted to the MetroBlenz News Squad site (http://metroblenznewssquad.com).

Welcome, World - What A Ceremony!

One in a short series of blog postings related to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Whistler, BC. Originally posted to the MetroBlenz News Squad site (http://metroblenznewssquad.com).

More on the North Vancouver Torch Relay

One in a short series of blog postings related to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Whistler, BC. Originally posted to the MetroBlenz News Squad site (http://metroblenznewssquad.com).

Torch Fever Hits North Vancouver

One in a short series of blog postings related to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Whistler, BC. Originally posted to the MetroBlenz News Squad site (http://metroblenznewssquad.com).

Brought your laptop to the Games?

First in a short series of blog postings related to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Whistler, BC. Originally posted to the MetroBlenz News Squad site (http://metroblenznewssquad.com).

The Global Address Book

The .Tel Revolution

Excellent Open Source Telephony Application

AsteriskNOW™ is a Software Appliance; a customized Linux distribution that includes Asterisk®, the AsteriskGUI™, and all other software needed for an Asterisk system.

OpenOffice.org

Ever tried the free Office replacement suite?

Firefox Extensions - Tab Mix Plus

An irregular series discussing extensions to the Firefox browser

Managing Your Email

Using Microsoft Outlook Rules to keep on top of your email

Firefox Extensions - TwitterFox

An irregular series discussing extensions to the Firefox browser

Cool Mac application

Simple image editor for Mac OS X - and free, too!

USB adapter for disk drives

Have a disk drive from an old PC or laptop and need to get the data from it?

Simple PDF Creation

A straightforward utility to enable creation of PDF documents.