CyberGuide
Google handled 61 per cent of 61 billion global search queries in August. Closest rival Yahoo! accounted for 14 per cent.
Source – ComScore Inc.
FROM: JAN-FEB 2008 ISSUE | BY ROBIN DAY
Enhancing Your Online Presence
The days of earning millions overnight simply by having a catchy domain name are far behind us, but there is still money to be made if your website is above par. This page, hosted by About.com, provides access to resources designed to help you take your online offering to the next level.
http://sbinfocanada.about.com
Moving On
We all know that some businesses are doomed to fail. This Government of Canada website provides information relating to selling or discontinuing a business in Canada.
www.canadabusiness.ca
Exchange Rate Benefits
The sudden surge in value of the Canadian dollar has generated a fair bit of interest in foreign exchange markets. This site, maintained by UBC’s Dr. Werner Antweiler, provides valuable background information as well as exchange rates for various world currencies.
http://fx.sauder.ubc.ca
The Great Debate – Mac v. PC?
While many of the Apple-versus-PC comparison websites are merely dedicated to bashing one side or the other, the Mac vs. Windows site opts for a balanced approach and is definitely worth a look if you are considering a new or upgraded operating system.
www.macvswindows.com
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Cyber Tip
Use Vista’s “Start Menu Search” to find programs, documents and even hard to find Windows utilities. For example, opening the Start Menu and typing in a document name will take you directly to the document. This can save countless hours of searching, especially if you are not sure where your files are located. |
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Robin Day, MBA, CGA, is president of Virtual Information Technologies Inc. E-mail rday@bcit.ca.