How to deal with a lost or stolen smartphone

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Losing a smartphone, or having it stolen is a terrible feeling. For such a personal device, a smartphone is highly susceptible to either scenario, and as such, some precautions should be taken to mitigate the fallout from it. Each mobile platform has some form of protection in place, but they usually aren’t on by default. Here’s what you need to know and what you can do to for preparation and response.

Welcome 2016 with New Year appies: this week on Shelly’s Favourites

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New Year’s Eve is upon us, and if your plans include hanging out with friends at home, I’ve got some great appies for you to make and bake.

How to install the Google Play Store on your Amazon Fire...

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Amazon’s Fire tablets are affordable and user-friendly, and you can take that further by installing the Google Play Store on it for ever greater choice.

How to connect wireless headphones to your TV

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There are many ways to connect headphones to your TV. Need help? Geek Squad will figure out a solution that works in your home.

Create a smart wireless network for your smart home

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The most important part of your Smarthome network has nothing to do with the products you choose or how they interact with each other. Flashy coordination is nothing without a solid network connection. Without a stable wireless network setup, you won’t have a stable smarthome network. Read on about how to create an easy and smart wireless network for your smart home.

Camping takes planning: how to prepare for your next family camping...

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Over the past few years I’ve become a lot smarter about what to pack for a family camping weekend and what not to pack. It all comes down to planning. Take a look at some of the camping gear I bring along when I’m camping with the family.

Make your computer kid-friendly for the summer

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 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.

Introduction to Recording Acoustic Guitar

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Recording acoustic guitar requires a few considerations. This guide will help you make sure you got your bases covered and achieve the best results possible.

How to map airflow with your portable air conditioner this summer

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Before the heat hits this summer, take a look at how to use a portable air conditioner and fans to cool a large space.

Summer recipes, Canadian style – Shelly’s Friday Favourites

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This past week our country turned 147 years old, and although it’s a relative youngster in terms of countries, (after all, our neighbor to the south is ripe, old 238 today) I think it’s established itself very well. When you think of Canada you think of polite people, wide, open spaces, 4 very definite seasons of weather, and last but not least, hockey.   But let’s not forget that we’re also a culture based on a wide variety of delicious dishes too, and because of those definite weather cycles, there are some uniquely Canadian recipes that are only really available to be made in the summer.