Dec 12 11

Are Bit.ly Clicks Unique or Actual Clicks?

by freddie

If you’re looking at analytics provided by bit.ly links (just ad + at end end of the short URL to view the stats) are those clicks listed as unique clicks or actual? read more…

Nov 29 11

Epson Perfection 610 Drivers for Windows 7

by freddie

You just got your snazzy Windows 7 computer and want to use your outdated Epson Perfection 610 scanner on it. Whoops, there are no Epson 610 drivers available for Windows 7! read more…

Nov 6 11

What TTC Stations Have PRESTO?

by freddie

Since I make the trek to York Region once a week, I ordered a PRESTO card online. PRESTO is the Government of Ontario’s ‘smart card’ for transit systems in Ontario (mainly the GTA) – including GO Transit. You can fill up your card online and have it auto-refill as well so there’s never any worry for lack of fare money. Also, it’s a simple tap and you’ve paid (a la London, Stockholm, and I’m sure a zillion other transit systems in the world). The one GTA transit system that isn’t on board completely yet is the TTC. read more…

Aug 2 11

Sherbourne Common

by freddie

There are a lot of exciting developments taking place along the Eastern Waterfront of Toronto – namely along Queens Quay between Lower Jarvis and Lower Sherbourne. From the fantastic Sugar Beach to the relaxing patio of Against The Grain. The latest addition is Sherbourne Common, with the North side (north of Queens Quay) opening just a few weeks ago. read more…

Apr 9 11

Canadian Election Debate 2011

by freddie

I literally searched 10 minutes to find this information. Seems the TV ‘consortium’ networks (or Elections Canada) need to improve their SEO. So, when is the 2011 Canadian Election Debate? read more…

Nov 8 10

Toronto Group Buying Deals

by freddie

Group buying sites like Groupon have been launching like crazy lately in Toronto and other major cities across North America. The idea is you sign up for the daily email (usually not on weekends – depends on the group buying service) announcing a new deal each day. If x number of people buy that deal, the deal is ‘on’. If not, you are refunded the full purchase price. read more…

Oct 4 10

Google Sync Creates Duplicate Contacts for Blackberry

by freddie

I wanted my Gmail contacts and Blackberry contacts to be in sync with one another, as I didn’t have all the same email addresses on my Blackberry as I had in my Gmail contacts. read more…

Jul 25 10

Letterman: Oprah – Uma / Uma Oprah Video

by freddie

I don’t recall what led me to look this up, but here it is. David Letterman hosting the Academy Awards in 1995 doing his monologue that included the infamous ‘Oprah – Uma / Uma – Oprah (Keanu)’ bit. read more…

Jun 19 10

How To Know Your BBM Message Has Been Read

by freddie

If you’re new to the Blackberry, you’ll likely discover Blackberry Messenger (BBM), a free app that lets you instant message for free via Blackberry’s network (with other Blackberry users). Many people seem to prefer BBM over regular text messaging as it’s free to send and receive messages. The other huge advantage is you are notified if the message recipient has received and read the BBM message you sent. read more…

May 2 10

Facebook Like Box Not Working With WordPress?

by freddie

Did you happen to grab the Facebook Like box code for your WordPress blog and it didn’t work? Same here. Try this quick fix: read more…