Computers, Laptops & Tablets
Lenovo Miix 700 review
Looking for a convertible 2-in-1 device that will cover off both your tablet and Windows laptop needs? Microsoft kickstarted this growing segment with the Surface tablets, but competition is heating up. Lenovo’s Miix 700 is one of the newest entries and I just wrapped up a week with it. Here’s what you need to know.
How to choose your next PC like a pro
There will come a time when a new PC is in your future. Maybe it’s your first, or maybe you’re moving on from an older computer that just didn’t make sense to upgrade. Making the decision to buy a new PC is one thing, but picking the right one? That’s a lot tougher, especially when you begin to wade through all the specs and promotional material. Don’t make your choice based on who has the best marketing department. I’ll help you to choose your next PC like a pro, so you end up with a computer you’re happy with.
Review: Canon SELPHY CP910 printer is a lightweight, portable, wireless printer
Let your tween share all her fun moments with the SELPHY CP910 printer from Canon. This compact and portable printer is designed to print out all those selfies, instagram and smartphone photos using a wireless connection. Get all those cherished photos out of the phone and into your photo albums or scrapbook . It’s the perfect gift for the tween girl in your life. Hand this over and you’ll be the cool adult in her life.
Best thing to read at the beach: your e-book!
Who doesn’t love lounging on the beach, reclining by the pool or sitting on the deck reading a book in the summer sun? E-books make the experience even better, but only if you do it the right way. Don’t risk expensive damage or torture your eyes with a smartphone or tablet, use a dedicated e-reader instead and make the most of the reading opportunity.
Make your computer kid-friendly for the summer
School is out and the kids are home! Here are a few things to think about as you get your computer and your kids ready to handle the summertime computing fun.
Fashionable tablet cases by Kate and Jack Spade
Last month on the Plug-In Blog, I had the chance to chat about my 10 top fashionable smartphone cases for him & her. (If you're looking for last-minute gift ideas or stocking stuffers, definitely check out that article!) Smartphones, however, aren't the only thing that do well when covered in a dashing new case!
Hands on with new Surface Laptop, Surface Pro at Microsoft SurfaceStyle
I recently attended Microsoft's SurfaceEvent in Toronto, checking out new hardware including the Surface Laptop and new Surface Pro
Working from home is easier with an eye-friendly computer monitor
Headaches and blurry vision making your home office days harder to get through? Here's the fix: Working from home is easier with an eye-friendly computer.
The Gift of Productivity (for work and for play)
Faster. Better. Fancier. Take a look at these 5 suggestions for upgrading your favourite PC user's mice and keyboard gear.
Is a solid state hard drive the coolest tech gift this...
Generally overlooked, hard drives have never been the coolest computer peripherals, but with faster and more capacious Solid State Drives now available as direct replacements or as external backup storage, they’re not only desirable tech gifts, they can completely change the way we work and play.