Category Archives: Thoughts

New Carriers + UMA

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Brendan

New Canadian wireless providers WIND and Mobilcity have a lot going for them. Unbelievable rates, a decent handset selection and improving coverage. I’ve been testing Mobilicity, and I would definitely recommend them to someone who doesn’t stray outside the GVA … Continue reading →

Internet Explorer 6

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Brendan

I’m in the process of tweaking my website for IE6, and its got me to thinking. How long will the Web have to support IE6? It’s 9th (!) birthday is coming up on August 27th. That’s an insane longevity for … Continue reading →

Using PayPal with Coast Capital

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Brendan

You can link PayPal with your Coast Capital Savings account very easily. You’ll need to have two things in order before we start. A Coast Capital chequing or savings account (its best to use one with no transaction fees like … Continue reading →

Canadian EyeTV EPG Subscriptions

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Brendan

I wrote about my experience with the EyeTV in Canada about a year ago. After my praise was concerns that the EPG (Electronic Program Guide), that let’s you schedule recordings and see what’s on, comes with an expiry date. Well … Continue reading →