Logmein.com is an awesome tool to use. If you're the computer guy in the family and you're constantly fixing Cousin Gary's computer problems you'll love this tool. Install it on your PC and Gary's and in minutes you can remotely control Cousin Gary's PC.

Elevators

Elevators... they're not that hard of a technology to figure out but after 6 weeks of having to use them almost everyday at my mom's hospital I have to say some things. Press the right button. It's very annoying when someone comes on the lift and presses 2 or 3 buttons. It just delays my trip that much more. I also can't stand it when people, instead of pressing the actual button, press the little squared number right beside the button. I know, it looks like a button but it's not so stop trying to press it, figure it out and realize that the actual button is a 1/4 inch to the right.
Ladies... when I take a piss at a public urinal and there is stranger right next to me at his urinal, we don't talk to each other. Sure you get the odd really drunk guy that makes a comment but we never respond back and we never ever have a god damn conversation. So please, unless you are really damn hot, don't talk to us in the elevator if you don't know us. It's just spooky.

My mom as at a new hospital now and the elevators are extremely slow. Argghhhh I'm taking the stairs.

I just finished reading Walking Dead #66. This book continues to be awesome. I bet I can give these first 5 issues to anyone and they'd get hooked on it too. There is nothing better to read out there month to month guaranteed.

I also watched District 9 recently. I liked it and I'm looking forward to a sequel or two. I looked up the star (Sharlto Copley) of the movie and he'll be playing Murdock in the upcoming A-Team movie. That should be interesting. He'd be a good Rick if they ever turned Walking Dead into a movie... although I think I'd rather have a Walking Dead HBO TV Show.

My mom's is still in the hospital. She's been there 37 days. How does 4-5 days turn into 37 Days???

First of all I just want to say that the Roger's Mobile Internet Stick is pretty awesome. Fast, easy to set up and so far no issues at all.

I think the Leafs Kessel deal is a bad one. You'd think you can get a little more for 2x 1st Rounders and a 2nd Rounder. What would Nash or Heatley have cost us? He's had one good season so far... Now we have to make the playoffs... and what will finishing 8th do for us exactly? More of the same.

I need a Halloween costume idea.

A large Tim Horton's coffee is now $1.53? Argghhhh I hate pennies.

www.youjizz.com is awesome.

I don't think Cabbie is all that funny.

Now that Gretzky has resigned as the Coyotes coach I say we sign him to Center our 2nd line... That would be awesome.

What to do with that Old PC...

Ok so you've had your PC for 2 - 5 years now and it has gotten slow, so you're thinking about buying a new one. DON'T and here's why...

If you suddenly have a new use for your PC (e.g. DVD Burning, Video editing, Music editing) then go ahead and get some quotes (www.canadianPC.com). But if all you do is surf the net and check emails then guess what? Your current PC is probably just fine and all it needs is a quick tune up. Freeing up some space on the Hard Drive, uninstalling unneeded software, Scanning for Virus' and Spyware, performing a Defrag, and doing some other standard maintenance will get your PC up and working like a charm once again. If what I just stated sounds like Mumbo Jumbo, or you don't have the time, or if you don't know where to start then bring it into my shop and for $78.00 your PC will get the equivalent of a day at the spa.

Of course if there is something physically wrong with a piece of Hard Ware (e.g. Crashed Hard Drive or a blown Mother Board) then of course it might be more economical to just get a new or refurbished PC.

Basically my whole point is that, a computer does need basic maintenance and almost no ever does it and eventually it adds up and slows everything down but that is reversible. Just because a PC is 5 years old doesn't mean it has to be slower then what it was.

All PCs should have the following software installed and if you don't, just google each one and install it today. AVG Virus Protection (Free Edition), Spywareblaster, Spybot Search and Destroy and Lavasoft Adaware SE Personal Edition. There is more but I can't give out all my secrets.

For more great info and tips check out my website www.canadianPC.com or call (416) 201-9544

There are 4 Great Programs to clean up your Computer and help prevent further infection of Virus’ and Spyware and they are FREE!!!


AVG Anti-Virus 7.1 (FREE Edition)

Pretty self explanatory and helps prevent and remove virus’. The main advantage to this compared to the other “Larger” commercial products is that it’s free and it won’t take over your PC and slow it down.
AVG updates on it’s own but you should run a complete scan once every two weeks.
www.grisoft.com

Spywareblaster 3.5.1

Helps prevent Spyware from entering your PC but does nothing to remove. Basically it works like a force field around your computer and works very well as long as you update it weekly. All you need to do is update it and click the “enable all protection” link.
Updates are done MANUALLY and NOT AUTOMATICALLY. This program is useless unless you update it often. Click on the icon on the desktop and click update… follow the prompts.
www.javacoolsoftware.com

Spybot Search and Destroy 1.4

A Spyware removal program that helps remove Spyware… Must be manually updated but once you update it you should scan your computer and follow the prompts. This should be done at least once a month. Doesn’t prevent Spyware!!! Helps remove Spyware!!!
www.safer-networking.org

Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Personal 1.06

A Spyware removal program (Very similar to Spybot Search and Destroy) that helps remove Spyware… Must be manually updated but once you update it you should scan your computer and follow the prompts. This should be done at least once a month. Doesn’t prevent Spyware!!! Helps remove Spyware!!!
www.lavasoftusa.com

Other great programs that you can google include… cwsshredder, Avast, Stinger, RemoveWGA, SmitFraudFix and Vcleaner.


I’ve used these programs everyday for 2 years and believe they are the best programs out there and if you keep on top of the updates you should have very little problems with Virus’ and Spyware. However, nothing is bullet proof and nothing beats common sense when surfing the internet or reading emails. Follow standard safe practices and you should be ok. Beware “FREE” downloads and unknown emails & websites.

It should also be noted that occasionally (every 12-18 months) these programs will undergo a major update that will require you to uninstall the old and download/install the new version.

Check out my webpage www.canadianPC.com or call (416) 201-9544 for more great ideas and awesome deals on Computer Hardware and Software.

eBay - eBay - eBay

I've been selling computer parts on eBay a long time now and although it has been beneficial, it's also been a lot of work and listing fees aren't cheap. I don't just sell anything on eBay. Most of the items are trade-ins, rare or obsolete items (that surprisingly still have some value). For instance, I recently sold a 486 Mother Board for almost $20. It just so happened that two people needed that exact same board to replace a burnt out one and there was a bidding war. Normally that board wouldn't sell for a dollar if it sat on my shelf for 6 months. Lucky for me (and the winner) the timing was just perfect.
I also sell excess stock and items that have been ordered but not picked up that otherwise would sit and become worthless in a few months. It's hard making money selling new/current mainstream items (e.g. CPUs, Mother Boards or Hard Drives) and it's just not worth it.
Currently I've begun selling items for other people and charging a modest fee. It's actually been quite interesting and I'm learning more and more everyday about what sells and doesn't on eBay. For instance... A Pair of $300 hockey skates didn't even get a sniff at $50 but the Final Episode of M*A*S*H on VHS sold for almost $30?!?
I've bought and sold many things but I also find it to be a great tool and resource for the work I do everyday. Not only do I find great bargains and make money from selling but with the eBay toolbar I'm able to instantly research 1000's of items, learn about certain products and determine it's market value.

So check out my eBay Store... I have two (Computers and Collectables) and you're sure to find some great deals and if you want something sold gimme a call (416) 201-9544