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It’s the time of year when berries are everywhere, and if you plan on having a surplus over the next few months, here are a few berry pie and tart recipes you can use to make the most of berry season.

Choosing the right streaming device can be confusing; after all what’s the best bet for what you want, and what are some of the key differences among the options?  In part 3 of our series we look at the “how-to” of streaming with a Roku Streaming Stick.

 Post-processing is such a major part of the photography process nowadays, even if you’re not photoshopping your work there are still tonnes of tweaks you can make to enhance the look of your photographs.    Today I’ll talk you through some of the basics to help get you up and running.

 It’s spring time and it’s time to shake off the winter blahs and bring some garden-fresh fruit and vegetables into your kitchen again. Here are a few of my favourite spring recipes.

 Streaming is growing in popularity, but it may be tough to know which device is right for you. So I am going to show you how each one works.

If you only use your blender to make smoothies, you’re missing out on so many cool recipes you can try. That’s what I found out this week when I compared the Vitamix 300 to the Vitamix 500, and I made butternut squash soup and hazelnut spread in no time at all.  

 A few days ago, we delved into some great mother’s day gift giving ideas. On the flip side, there are some terrible and very impersonal gifts you could get mom this year. With many years of previous bad gift giving, I have some advice to pass along. Please read about 10 seriously uncool Mother’s Day gifts this year.

     Hacking into mobile accounts is all over the news these days, with either cyber criminals compromising consumer data, or the FBI wanting to break into criminals’ phones for evidence. Security is on everyone’s minds and you should be thinking about it, too. Your first line of defence for any mobile account, of course, is a solid and strong password. So, stop using “password” or your cat’s name, and read on for a few tips for creating the best password for your mobile accounts.

 I’m excited because BBQ season is almost here. I live in the East and we’ve finally been receiving warm weather. Barbequing is on my mind. I’m dreaming about it. But I don’t want to give you another article about putting hot dogs or burger patties on the grill. Nope. Those can be store bought. These recipes will turn you into an epic BBQ chef. Becoming an epic chef requires being fearless and open to crafting food in an unconventional way. Are you ready?    

 Smartphones are more than cool tech toys and tools. For many of us, they are a lifeline to our personal and work lives, an extension of our brains which have our schedules, contacts, photos, videos and music that’s close to our hearts. Here are the steps to take if you lose your phone.