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Find out some of the things to keep in mind when you're looking to pick out the perfect gift this holiday season for that special child in your life!

It’s no surprise people can’t seem to squeeze in their recommended daily fruit & vegetable intakes – busy lives mean dinner on the go, and dinner on the go doesn’t often include one vegetable let alone three. And no, in most circles, french fries are not considered a serving of vegetables.

RAM or Random Access Memory helps PCs and mobile devices work faster by allowing improved multitasking, the ability to have various files or windows open simultaneously and by enabling the use of larger files. Here’s how to easily boost your computer’s performance by adding more RAM.

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.

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

Like many Canadians, I’ve spent the past few weekends spring cleaning. Something about being largely stuck indoors through a particularly long and harsh winter (including nearly a week without wired Internet access when an ice storm took out cable service in my neighbourhood) makes the first warm day of April seem like it’s past time to get things done. We open the windows, break out the rakes and start cleaning, indoors and out. Cars are washed, windows wiped and carpets shampooed. Since I have the cleaning bug anyway, this is the perfect time to clean my PC –also, both “inside” and out. The result will be a computer that’s faster, cleaner, more energy efficient, less cluttered and a pleasure to use.

We're all eating out less and staying home more, and if you want to become a better home cook I've got some tips on an easy pasta dinner you'll love.

   In many parts of Canada, patio season is coming fairly soon. In others (namely BC), it’s already a! If you enjoy sitting out on your deck relaxing, barbecuing, shooting the breeze with friends, listening to music, or whatever, click on through for a few ideas on how to make your outdoor space more functional. With some of the ideas you’ll find here drawing you outside, you may never want to enter your home again!