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A guitar and an amplifier, while clearly the most important ingredients in live performing, are but two of the components in this stew. While recipes differ from player to player, this is the core set of requirements that live players require as well as those extra little things that while not requisite, are certainly appreciated. In this blog I will go over some of the accessories that can make your performance truly shine by relieving stress and providing a helping hand when one is needed.

A couple of weeks ago, I discussed the idea of smart stocking stuffers for men. This time around, let’s take a look at the woman in your life. My wife is exposed to enough “smart” gear with a husband who owns and reviews lots of them each month. My mom is a different story though. This is the type of blog for someone like my mom who is itching to get into the newest smart technology but doesn’t know where to get started. Let’s take a look.  

Shopping for PC gamers can be intimidating if you don’t know anything about PC gaming. But, with such a wide variety of different gadgets and upgrades you can get for them to upgrade their PC gaming experience, it can also be surprisingly easy.

With the recent release of the 4th generation Apple TV and the buzz surrounding it, it’s worth a deeper dive on the topic. What is Apple TV and how does it work?

A computer monitor is one of the most important pieces of a computer. Let’s stop for a minute and think: the monitor you use heavily influences your overall computing experience. After all, it is what you will be looking at for long periods of time. Whether you’re a gamer, professional or home user, choosing the right monitor can be daunting, as there’s a lot to consider. Come join me as I compare three ASUS monitors, and together we’ll find out which one is best for you.

I’m willing to bet there are many people who have a gaming laptop on their holiday wish list this year. Even if you’re not a PC gamer, these high powered laptops are also a favourite for other demanding tasks. But gaming laptops are expensive, so you want to make the right choice. Here’s where Best Buy customers can help. I’ve put together five picks that stand out based on reviews and comments left by the people who bought one.

Routers take the cake when it comes to lengthy product names and here’s a prime example: Linksys just released its new EA8500 Max-Stream MU-MIMO Gigabit Smart Wi-Fi router. In this case, the extended name actually means something, because this router is literally packed with the latest technology. But from this point forward, I’m just going to call it the Linksys EA8500 Max-Stream for short.

Considering buying guitar effect pedals can be a daunting task. With a myriad of different brands, copious advertising that seems to make impossible claims, and multiple effects and their variants it can be overwhelming to sort through. In this blog I will give you a brief overview of what various guitar pedals are intended to do and help you sift through to a general understanding that should help clear the path.

This year is the best in a long time for new toys.  Many amazing toys have been announced this year, so it’s likely that you aren’t even aware of all that is now available.  Bestbuy.ca is always a great destination for toys, with a huge selection and amazingly fast shipping.  Also, we have been reviewing many of these toys on the blog, so you can learn what they can do and make a more informed decision this holiday season.  Here is a summary of some of the top toys of 2015: