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Shopping for a new TV? Before you hit the buy button, there are a few things to know. Read our tips for choosing a properly sized TV

 Does your laptop seem a little sluggish? Replacing its hard drive with a solid state drive (SSD) is a big performance win. Even better, the procedure takes just minutes and just about anyone can do it. Here’s how.

Are you ready to put together the ultimate gaming sanctuary? Take a look at our thoughts and recommendations on how to create the perfect gaming space.

We’re in a golden age of home movies thanks to the built-in video shooting capability of most mobile phones and there are people making big bucks posting professional looking videos on sites like YouTube —that are shot on their smartphone. How do you go from shaky, raw smartphone footage to polished looking results with subtitles, special effects and animated overlays? It’s actually pretty easy and the best part is, you can pump up your phone footage with movie effects for next to nothing and sometimes even for free.

Summer harvest is in full swing and we have been loving it at my house. Fresh fruits and veggies right from the garden and Farmer's Markets are one of the best things about summer. Read on for my top 10 tips on freezing your harvest to get you through the year.

In winter the weather can make it hard to fit in a 30 minute cardio workout, but I've got a few winter fitness tips you can try to do just that.

Bagels: they’re good for breakfast, amazing for lunch, and when you’re in the mood for comfort food, you just can’t beat them. Instead of heading to the store to get your bagel fix, I’ve got two recipes you can use to create your own. Are you a Montreal bagel person or feeling a little New York-ish? Here’s your chance to find out.

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

The options for streaming audio and video at home are increasing rapidly. For those of us who are home theatre fanatics, a critical feature will be an ability to connect streaming devices to the heart of our systems, our AV Receivers. Let’s take a look at how to capitalize on your home theatre investment and leverage streaming technology with Google Chromecast and Chromecast Audio.