In a day and age where it’s hip to be square, tech nerds are having the last laugh. We Google, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube as routinely and automatically as waking up in the morning and going to the bathroom, but do you ever wonder who the actual masterminds behind these groundbreaking sites are? Here’s a tribute to some of technologies most fascinating and famous nerds. Read more »

This is the first blog of a series describing how to enhance Outlook’s efficiency based on macro usage. Please note that it is not intended to be a coding tutorial, but rather a way to inspire you to develop your own macro to help you be more productive. Read more »

Hollywood has a thorn in its side and it’s only getting deeper. The Internet is fundamentally changing the film industry as we know it. People are watching movies and TV shows for free online; the Internet is eating into TV watching more and more each year; Web series’ are in increasing demand and challenging traditional television networks; and what’s more, regular folks are creating their own web videos and broadcasting themselves on sites like YouTube. Read more »

In the software-as-a-service field of business, the competition is fierce and everyone offers very similar products. This is why when determining if SaaS is the right alternative for you, it is crucial to look beyond the tag price. Here are five qualities you should look for in a SaaS provider: Read more »

Forget headshots, demos, auditions, or even writing your own novel… in this day and age, with powerful, easy-to-use networking tools such as YouTube, MySpace, blogs and other social mediums- being seen and heard has never been so accessible, so immediate and reached such a wide audience. Whether it’s actual talent or just appeal to the masses, here are some of the Internet’s most prominent individuals, who have gone from zero to hero (well, maybe not hero but certainly famed status) and their path to success. Read more »

The military has been making scientific breakthroughs and technological advancements since mankind picked up a branch to use as a club. Now with the threat of terrorism and the tension building in countries like Iran and North Korea there are further reasons for the military to invent more advanced weapon systems. Currently the military is working on multiple projects that will take warfare to a higher level. Read more »

The Internet can undoubtedly provide us with helpful information and resources when it comes to our medical concerns, but while the Web is a powerful tool for acquiring information and putting knowledge at our fingertips, it can also be misleading when it comes to health and illness and lead our frazzled minds to jump to worst-case-scenarios, or potentially misdiagnose when we require serious medical attention. Read more »

As published in the Financial Post this morning, according to business magazine Fortune, Research in Motion Ltd. would be the world’s fastest-growing company. Thanks to the smartphone offer bringing them on top of the charts, the BlackBerry maker would be outpacing its rival Apple Inc. Read more »

This post was inspired by a comment from user Gregorio on a previous post.

Over the last few years, SherWeb has developed an exclusive Control Panel using unique proprietary .NET technologies. One of SherWeb’s most used web interface, it allows customers to easily and intuitively manage their Hosted Exchange, SharePoint, CRM, mobile and BlackBerry synchronization. SherWeb’s team of developers is always on the lookout to update and improve it. The original Control Panel was revamped this winter with a new interface and improved features.

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I’ll never forget walking into kindergarten class for the first time. Not for the swarms of tiny children, not for shelves overstuffed with arts and crafts supplies, but for the giant framed picture of Terry Fox on the wall. Save for the police car following at a safe distance behind him, he is the only one on this long, sloped road, jogging in the rain. For the entire day you couldn’t have pried my eyes away from his “robot’ leg with a crowbar. Read more »