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Rogers fastest wireless network in Canada, PCMag tests show

Canadians typically enjoy faster mobile data speeds than their U.S. counterparts, but are paying more for incumbent carriers Rogers Wireless, Telus Mobility, and Bell Mobility to deliver that service, according to a nationwide

Published on: October 16th, 2013 Brian Jackson @brianjjackson

How to ready your WiFi network for a smartphone influx

Whether it’s the BlackBerry Z10, iPhone 5, or some other latest hot handset to hit the market, you can bet employees will want to bring their shiny new devices to work.Many small businesses

Published on: February 5th, 2013 Brian Jackson @brianjjackson

‘WiFox’ could vastly improve Wi-Fi connections

We've all experienced the frustration of a lacking Wi-Fi connection before. Whether at a conference where the routers are overloaded with devices trying to connect, or at a coffee shop where the speeds

Published on: November 15th, 2012 Brian Jackson @brianjjackson

First Thunderbolt storage device strikes the market

The first storage solution based on Apple Inc.’s Thunderbolt interface technology has hit the market, and it’s designed to give a jolt of speed and flexibility to media and entertainment SMBs. The Pegasus

Published on: July 14th, 2011 Christine Wong @thatchriswong

Rogers launches LTE network promising ‘faster speeds’

The country’s next generation LTE wireless data network will bring “multiple benefits” to business, says a Rogers Communications Inc. executive.“Business that are facilitated by things like video conferencing and other things,” will see

Published on: July 8th, 2011 Howard Solomon @howarditwc

How to buy the right printer for your business

The classic monochrome laser business printer continues to sell surprisingly well, but the best printer for your business might be inkjet, laser, LED, or solid-ink; and it might be a multifunction or single-function

Published on: March 14th, 2011 Melissa Riofrio @itbusinessca

Road warrior’s guide to staying connected anywhere

Picture this: You're sitting down in between meetings on a business trip, and you need to send a few quick e-mail messages and an image or two. You pull out your handy-dandy USB

Published on: January 14th, 2011 Patrick Miller @itbusinessca

How to get the most out of your broadband connection

The FCC is now criticizing broadband providers for a situation well-known to most of us: Sometimes, speed stinks. But what can you do about it? Here are some tools, tips and tricks to

Published on: August 31st, 2010 Bill Snyder @itbusinessca

Browser bonanza – the best picks for speed, security, and add-ons

Of all the software on your PC, the Web browser may be the most important tool you use each day--but you may not give it much thought. The difference between a merely good

Published on: July 28th, 2010 Nick Mediati @itbusinessca

Custom services not bandwidth, speed will shape next gen networks

The ability to provide and customized services and not mere speed will determine the shape of telecom networks of the future, according to one telecom expert.Service providers will eventually catch up with each

Published on: June 8th, 2010 Nestor Arellano @itbusinessca

Here’s why Google Chrome will pulverize Internet Explorer

Google's Chrome browser is shining brightly, and it's not hard to see why. First, the stats: According to the latest NetApplications figures, Chrome now has 6.7 per cent of the browser market--a stunning

Published on: May 10th, 2010 Jeff Bertolucci @itbusinessca

How to configure your router for blazing speeds

In many households today, broadband Internet connections are used not only for e-mail and Web browsing, but also to stream music and video, play online games and/or perhaps make voice calls using a

Published on: January 4th, 2010 Michael Brown @itbusinessca

The rise of ‘Goog-zilla’ and the future of the Web

Google is in a really big hurry to make the Web experience faster.That became abundantly clear in 2009, when the company unveiled a steady stream of projects, products and enhancements focused on increasing

Published on: December 29th, 2009 Juan Carlos Perez @itbusinessca

Simple ways to supercharge your PC and other digital gear

Has your PC lost its pep? How about your network connection, your printer, or even your phone? Here's our guide to giving your gear new life. Follow our tips, and you can fire

Published on: November 24th, 2009 Jeff Radecki @@JeffRadecki

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