Waste Reduction Week

From October 18-24, it is Waste Reduction Week in Canada, so we thought it was perfect timing to give you a little information about how you can keep old computers and technological consumables, like ink cartridges, out of landfills. HP has launched a program called HP's Planet Partners, which is dedicated to reducing our environmental footprint, and is the only manufacturer in Canada that enables customers to return HP inkjet print cartridges free of charge for recycling! They also recycle hardware, even non-HP hardware, for simply the cost of shipping. When you are finished with old hardware, another excellent way to dispose of it is to reuse it, there is a program called Computers for Schools that will take your old hardware and turn it into a learning tool!

Preparing for Disposal

So you are finished with your old Pentium II and you have decided to pass it on to Computers for Schools, or to your nephew or wherever, what should you do to prepare your PC for it's new life? We will show you which bits and pieces you may want to keep and also how to protect your information if you are passing the PC into a new life and you don't want any of your sensitive information being seen by anyone else.

Web Travel

The internet is a superb resource to travel the world in search of information ... it is also a superb resource to travel the world in search of adventure! This week we are going to talk about the wealth of travel sites available on the internet, from trip planning, to great deals, to staying in touch while you are on the road, we have got you covered. For reference, I have posted the links I used on the show here for you:

http://www.frommers.com/ http://thorntree.lonelyplanet.com/ http://www.expedia.ca/ http://www.westjet.com/ http://www.tripadvisor.com/ http://www.travelocity.ca/