Easy and delicious summer salads: This week on Shelly’s Friday Favourites
With warmer spring and summer days, who wants to be stuck in the kitchen cooking big meals? One way to make quick, light and delicious meals is to make salads into a meal. Here are some great recipes to please even the picky eaters in your home.
Smarten Up Series: Waking up to Sun Coloured Light
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.
Why using a VPN on your smartphone is a good idea
Whether you realize it or not, your smartphone keeps tabs on your location almost all the time. That may not be an issue for you under most cases, but if you’re connected to an unfamiliar Wi-Fi network, or you just like flying under the radar, using a VPN (virtual private network) is one way to make that happen.
Tips to help you prepare your taxes
It's tax time, which means going through mountains of paperwork or information on the computer to file your taxes. Software makes it simple to do at home.
How to choose the best blender for you
Choosing the best blender for you may seem like a tough task, but it's easy when you know how many watts you'd like and what features you'd like.
How to choose speakers to get a concert-like experience at home
You're shopping for speakers; you think you've graduated from the tiny super portable wireless versions to something bigger and better, but where to begin? There are some excellent choices in a mid-to-large sized wireless speakers from top manufacturers like Sonos and Harman Kardon.
How to choose the right controller
From colourful Joy-Cons to the powerful Elite Series 2, here are some key considerations in choosing the right controller for every style of gameplay.
How to get the most out of working from home with...
Get the most out of working (or learning) from home, with a Microsoft Surface Pro and a few tips to optimize the experience from a WFH veteran.
Prepare for the Great Canadian Winter: Winterproof your home
I know what you’re thinking. It’s now just fall and you’re telling us to prepare for Winter? Well, you and I know that winter is one of those things you definitely want to prepare in advance for. For example, you’ll have a hard time finding snow shovels while it’s snowing, so why it all out? In this installment of the preparing for the Great Canadian Winter, we look at winterproofing your home with the help of some handy smarthome products.
Tips for getting the most from your mini projector
Mini projectors are amazing works of technology, but they're not the same as full-sized projectors. Here are a few tips for getting the most out of your mini!