GasBuddy

04.25.11: I have been using this free app for some time and it is saving me money, now that the gas prices are so high.

It uses the iPhone Locations Services, so it can list the gas stations closest to you to further away and/or from cheapest to most expensive.

It also allow for auto-switching to the maps app for directions to the station of your choice.

The users of the app have an easy way to update the data, when they notice a different price.

With these rising prices, I will be using more often.

Use the iPhone search tool to easily download this free app.

Having trouble with Rogers Modem?

04.17.11: If you are having trouble with your Rogers SMCD3GN modem (poor performance or modem stopping), give me a call.

I found a good article with a solution that Rogers doesn't advertise.

I think part of the problem is this modem is also a wireless router and that de-activating the wireless router portion (if you are using your own wireless router) may improve performance and uptime.

The modem change is quite easy and reversible. I made the change, as my modem was stopping and required restart occasionally.

Apparently, this modem's wireless router capability is fairly good, only if the computer is fairly close by, on the same floor, and without any walls between.