Monthly archives: September, 2010

Blackberry sync and Outlook 2010 issue resolved

If you are considering upgrading your Microsoft Office software to the new 2010 version and you are using a Blackberry which you synchronize to Outlook, you might want to consider this.  It doesn’t work out of the box.  If you already have the Blackberry configured on your computer to a previous version of Outlook and …

2GB iPOD Shuffle giveaway contest

Win a 2GB iPOD Shuffle.  You need a Youtube account.  If you have one already, watch the video below and since you can’t comment on it below, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_YrZFG3PbI.  If you don’t have a Youtube account and want to learn how to get one, see my video on getting a Youtube account at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhbRlTnUn0o

Facebook privacy issues

There’s been much talk about privacy with Facebook, Google and other social media sites and online services like Google that store your information online for your convenience.  But is it really serving you to your benefit?  I’ve read many articles on this topic and have a few personal stories/examples that I can share with you …

Latest Facebook, virus or hoax? “OMG! Look what happens when FATHER catches DAUGHTER on her WEBCAM!… CLICK HERE TO SEE”

Is it a virus?  Is it a hoax?  Apparently can’t find it on Snopes.com, Symantec, or McAfee yet.  It’s worth mentioning right away and I’ll update this post soon as I know more.  At this time, it appears to be a video that links to nothing and you’ll notice the “like” on Facebook from a friend …

iPad is only good for one thing!

I read an article by Jason Hiner which you can find via this link: http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/hiner/?p=5941&tag=nl.e101I have to agree with what he’s saying. Basically, he says the iPad is good for only two things, the second of which he had to get used to. The first things is reading and viewing which I totally agree with. …

How to restore your computer to factory settings

I’ve been asked to create a video on how to restore your computer to factory settings.  This procedure is very different between various hardware manufacturers.  DELL, HP, and clones.  A clone computer, since it didn’t come from a factory, wouldn’t have factory settings.  You would need to format the hard drive and install Windows from …

Readers Choice Awards – Vote for Twinbytes

The Markham Economist and Sun Readers Choice awards are here again to vote for your favorite businesses in Markham, Ontario.  Thanks for voting TwinBytes best computer repair in 2009!  I really appreciate it and I would love to get your votes again for best computer repair in 2010.  The voting form came out in the …