One of the many great things about Samsung Galaxy smartphones like the S5 and the Note 3 is that they are pretty good at lasting through a full workday without needing a charge. But even high-end devices like these may…
Read moreLike other superphones in its class, the HTC One (M8) tends to attract road warriors and overall heavy users who really put the device through its paces. Which is why it’s important to ensure that the battery doesn’t deplete before…
Read moreIt’s no secret that video is becoming an integral part of the online experience, but it may surprise you to learn how fast it’s happening. It has been reported that in 2013, 40% of mobile data traffic came from video and…
Read moreBy now, you’re familiar with the basic ways to help conserve a phone’s battery, like turning off Bluetooth and dimming backlighting. But these days, the latest superphones also include other useful features to help extend battery life. One such device…
Read moreAll rechargeable batteries are not created equal. Today’s cell phones, tablets and laptops use lithium-ion batteries, which are very light and can deliver a lot of energy per charge, making them ideal for portable devices. They also have a low…
Read moreIt was a winter for the ages. Back-to-back blizzards, crippling ice storms and bone-chilling cold garnered headlines across the country for months as Canadians endured one of the most severe winter seasons in decades. It was more than just inconvenient….
Read moreCan you use Twitter to supercharge your company’s marketing capabilities? Absolutely. We’ve already touched on dipping your toes into Twitter’s waters – please see our earlier blog entry, Getting Started with Twitter for Your Small Business, for more information. But…
Read moreA previous post here outlined how to get your eCommerce site online. Now that your online store is open for business, let’s look at the best ways to get people to visit – and even more importantly, a purchase. Marketing…
Read moreAre you selling yourself – and your business – short when it comes to eCommerce? If you still aren’t selling your products and services directly online, the answer is likely yes (although there are some rare exceptions where eCommerce capabilities…
Read moreIn this day-and-Internet age, it’s hard to imagine that every Canadian business does not already have a website. And yet, according to Statistics Canada’s 2012 survey of digital technology and Internet use, more than half of Canadian businesses are not…
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