Steve looks at ways to help your small business save money and time. He starts by looking at the Officejet L7580 by HP, am inkjet printer that rivals any laser printer in speed but can almost print great colour images. Steve also walks through the range of services offered by Vonage and helps you become more productive by showing you some tricks and tips for managing youe email. On Urban Upgrade, Steve looks at satellite vs cable.

Original Airdate: March 15, 2008

Steve shows us the Lenovo Tablet PC. No longer do you need to rely on your keyboard to input information – the X61 has fully integrated pen-based functions, allowing you to write directly onto your computer! This new PC is ideal for users who need an ultra-portable notebook but refuse to sacrifice durability or performance.

Steve then explores the world of VOIP, or Voice-over-IP. He looks at Vonage’s V-Portal, which enables you to check your messages on line from anywhere you have an Internet connection. 

Caroline introduces us to Weebly, a clever website building tool for non-techies. It offers a drag and drop interface for adding content such as photos, videos and maps. You can even create your own blog using this online publishing tool.

 Original Airdate: March 1, 2008

Steve thinks green with Lenovo’s Think Center A61e, an energy star compliant computer designed for the small business market. He rounds out his look at small business computers with a peek at Lenovo’s R61 Think Pad notebook.

Steve demos how we can use the internet for our phone service, even if you’re on the road. VOIP with Vonage will enable you to make and receive phone calls through an Internet connection, using your same home number no matter which town you’re in.  

Original Airdate: February 16, 2008

Do you have all of your files spread out over a number of different computers? Now you can stream your media to all your computers with HP’s MediaSmart Server. The MediaSmart Server makes it easy for you and your family to share photos, music and videos, and back up all your important files, whether you’re on a Mac or a PC.

Steve shows us the business side of Voice Over IP (VOIP) with Vonage. He explains how using the Internet for your phone line can translate to big savings for small business.   

On Tech Toys, Caroline shows us how to take a step beyond standard old photo frames with new digital photo frames. You can scroll through your photos manually, or run a photo slideshow automatically.

Original Air Date: February 2, 2008

Steve explains how you can use the Internet as our telephone service using VOIP, or voice over IP. If you haven’t thought of using the Internet as your telephone provider, this show might make you think again. Steve looks at services offered by Vonage, and shows you that you can have all the features of your current telephone provider, plus have all the freedom of checking your messages online from anywhere you have an Internet connection. With Vonage, you can also have a local number anywhere in Canada, United States or Over Seas.

Get piece of mind knowing you’re protected. Steve goes over the steps of setting up a wireless network, with a focus on security. Also, take a trip down memory lane – preserve, share and restore your print photo collection by scanning it. And, stop overspending on mobility & long distance phone service, Steve beseeches you!

So why would small business owners uproot their traditional landlines for VOIP? Steve explains how Vonage’s use of high-tech telecommunications technology means flexibility and affordability for their customers. He’ll also shine the light on a business projector that can provide some at-home entertainment at night. And much more!

With Epson’s Stylus Photo R1800 fresh out of the box, Steve is ready to think outside the box – for all the crafty materials he could print on besides paper. The R1800’s pigment-based inks will bond to canvas, transparencies, discs, and fabrics. Steve also fills you in on the variety of hardware and software... including Vonage.

From phones to instant text messaging to video chat, the internet continues to evolve our communication landscape. Steve explains the cost-saving benefits of VOIP, as well as Microsoft's Lifecam webcam, and social networking. Caroline's got the ultimate Tech Toy for serious gamers; custom gaming keyboards by zBoard.