Episodes

Mobility

Season 7, Episode 19
Original air date: 03/28/2009

Green Computing

Season 7, Episode 18
Original air date: 03/14/2009

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Technology changes so quickly and we are forever updating our gadgets to keep up. Steve takes a look at a few options to be environmently responsible as we replace outdated technology with new. HP has been an eco responible company for quite some time now. They have their return and recycling program, in which you can return your old and used inkjet or laser toner cartridges back to HP at no cost to you. Many HP ink products already come with a return envelope already addressed and stamped in the box but if you need more you can go to HP's Return & Recycling Center webpage to request a recycling envelope. HP is now including a Eco Highlight label on all of their products that outlines information on Energy Star ratings and recycling options after you're done with the product.

High End Home Printing

Season 7, Episode 17
Original air date: 02/28/2009

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Steve looks at the world of digital photography from a few different angles. He starts with two options of digital cameras from Panasonic's Lumix series. The DMC-G1 DSLR for the serious photgrapher and the DMC-FX150, a point and shoot camera with a lot of options. He also shows you some options when it comes to organizing you photos better. Windows Photo Gallery is a free program that comes with every Windows PC and is where most people end up storing their photos, Steve shows you how to add tags to make searching and finding those photos a breeze and also how to publish and share your photos using Windows Live Photo Gallery. Steve also looks at Creative Memories Photo Manager, which a pay for management system that is great for scrapbookers.

Best of Productivity

Season 7, Episode 9
Original air date: 01/24/2009

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In this "Best of" episode Steve looks at ways to save you time and help you become more productive. Steve gives tips on how to manage your calendar and contact list and looks a few outlook add-ons that you save you a lot of time and energy in the long run. He also looks at Airset, an online calender and contact management site that can handle multiple users. Airset allows users to share calendar dates and contacts so everyone that needs the information has it without having to send out emails asking for details.

If you're a tv junkie but find you're always out when your favourite shows are on or your favourite hockey team always seems to play their biggest games when you're time zones away sitting in a hotel room? Steve shows you the solution to your problem. The Slingbox. The Slingbox plugs into your cable or satellite signal at home and them you can watch that signal on your computer where ever you have the internet.

On Urban Upgrade, we look at choosing a universal remote.

 

The Efficient Small Office

Season 7, Episode 8
Original air date: 01/17/2009

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Steve looks at ways to help your small business save money and time. He starts by looking at the Officejet L7580 by HP, am inkjet printer that rivals any laser printer in speed but can almost print great colour images. Steve also walks through the range of services offered by Vonage and helps you become more productive by showing you some tricks and tips for managing youe email. On Urban Upgrade, Steve looks at satellite vs cable.