How to purchase a tablet for an older parent or senior
Finding the perfect tablet for your older loved ones can be challenging. Here's everything you need to consider to find the right one.
Network and computer essentials for a smart home
Smart thermostats, smoke detectors, door locks and appliances have gone mainstream and are finding their way into more homes than ever. What sometimes gets lost in the list of cool things those smart devices can do is that they are connected. Without an Internet connection, most of them fizzle. Poor Wi-Fi means a poor user experience and for many people, their wireless router is the weak link in the smart equation. In this post, I’ll review the network and computer essentials for a smart home that lives up to the billing.
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.
Become a better home cook with this easy sauce recipe
I love the way that easy sauce recipes can help you create flavourful food throughout the week. Here's a 10-minute recipe to add some zing to your meals!
Three tips to brew better coffee at home
Having the perfectly brewed cup of coffee can help you start your day off on the right foot. Being able to brew your favourite cup at home each day will save you time and money in the long run. Read on for 3 tips to brew better coffee at home.
Be more productive with your PC: using virtual desktops in Windows...
Everyone uses their PCs differently. Some users employ multiple monitors to segregate various applications and windows as well as have some dedicated space for running email or social media applications. Some users with only one display can use virtual desktops to be more productive.
5 tips to help you prepare for tax season
Everyone’s favourite time of year is fast approaching. That’s right, it’s almost tax time! YAY, soon we’ll be up to our elbows in receipts and tax forms! Ok, who am I kidding, nobody likes tax time (except for the government). But, just as that old saying warns, taxes are as inescapable as that other nasty thing. I suppose all one can ever really do then is take the necessary steps to make the process as painless as possible. Depending on your circumstances, this may well involve a whole lot more than 5 specific steps, but, all the same, today I share a list of 5 key tips (with explanations) that everyone should consider (AND DO) as tax time approaches. So click through and read on to check out the list.
How to create a home theatre for a dorm or apartment...
Having a killer home theatre is tough on a student budget, but you can make even the smallest space your own and make it great. Here's how!
How to get movie effects on video shot from a phone
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.
Add some grilled seafood to your weekend BBQ: Shelly’s Friday Favourites
If you’ve already run through your favourite backyard BBQ steak, burger, and hot dog recipes, it’s time to spice things up a bit. Fresh seafood is amazing on the grill, and I’ve got 3 great recipes you can try this weekend.