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If your PC crashed tomorrow, would you easily be able to recover the data and restore it exactly to its pre-crash condition? What about if its hard drive died, or the computer was stolen. What if you were locked out using ransomware? In this post I’ll explain the importance of data backup and show you different options for protecting your data using PC backup software.

A digital world full of astounding and amazing sounds and you’re missing most of them. Time to throw the old tin can speakers out and upgrade to a sound solution worthy of your gaming rig. Ask the right questions and you’ll find the answers that will lead you to the perfect piece of audio gear. 

My mother used to say, there’s no problem with camping that a hotel room won’t fix. Camping isn’t for everyone, but if you’re curious about the outdoors and looking to ease yourself into being more outdoorsy, we’ve got some suggestions for places to go and gear that can help make the forest feel more like home.

It used to be quite tough shopping for a video card. I remember agonizing over minute details before making a decision. Today those little details don’t have as big an impact on your performance as they used to and shopping for a video card can be a lot easier than many of us remember it being. Today I’ll look at what is important to focus on when shopping for a video card so that you can get the most bang for your buck.  

One of the most important components in a gaming PC is also one of the most overlooked: storage. Killer video cards, monster CPUs and wide-screen monitors tend to get all the attention, but the hard drive also has a big impact on your gaming experience. It’s also one of the easiest components to change, and one where making a switch can have a big impact. Here’s how you choose a hard drive to get the best PC gaming experience.

After a two-week spring break, I’ve learnt what keeps kids entertained on a rainy spring day. Creating food and new recipes can take a boring day and make it fun, especially if you get the kids involved in the creating. Take a look at a few of my favourite kid-friendly recipes.

Sleep is such an important part of our lives even though we may not enjoy getting it with so many things to do and see. Regardless, there are ways to maximize the quality of your sleep in what little time you are in bed. In this final edition of the Smarten Up series, we discuss the values of colour with sleep as well as what smart home technology you can use to help you rest and wake up refreshed better.

Patio season is almost here and I’ve been doing some yard clean up to get ready. Next I’ll be setting up my patio furniture and deciding if I’ll be needing or wanting anything new this season. I love to entertain when the weather is nice, and I’m thinking this is the year to treat myself to a patio swing. Read on to see how you can make your patio beautiful with some great new pieces.

There are many tweaks and system upgrades that will help your PC perform better and seem more responsive. One of the overlooked ways you can boost performance is through faster Wi-Fi. Here’s how upgrading to 802.11ac can make your computer faster than ever.