How to use a Google Cast Television

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 Google Cast is the brand name of Google’s TV software package. It can give you multi-screen experiences by connecting the devices like your smartphone, tablet or computer to your TV. Admittedly using Google’s Cast platform is a bit different, particularly for those who are familiar with Smart TVs, or folks who are used to surfing their cable company’s menu or guide for content on the screen. Because the content doesn’t reside inside the Cast TV, but it is accessed via your phone, it’s a different mindset to get used to. But once you try it, you’ll find it’s easy to operate and get accustomed to.

How to switch to an SSD to boost the performance of...

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 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.

How to choose a Roku streaming device

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Shopping around for a TV streamer and you've landed on Roku? This easy to use platform is great, but how do you choose among devices? Read our guide.

How To Monitor Your Home with Smart Home Tech While You...

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Learn how to keep on top of whatever's going on at home when you're away on vacation using the latest smart home tech devices.

Cord-cutting 101: How to get rid of cable TV

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Cable TV is no longer a necessity. Here's a guide to help you get rid of cable TV in order to see even more of the content that you love!

Shelly’s Friday Favourites – Easy Dinner Recipes

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It’s Easter weekend, and although it might not really feel like spring in Canada the spring activities are kicking into high gear all over the country. Softball, soccer, and other sports are all starting up again after a long winter, and between work, commuting, and all of the household fun that goes into weeknight life you’ll have less time than ever to put together dinner.   That’s why you need easy dinner recipes, and it makes it even easier if those dinner recipes come packaged with an appetizer, main course, and desert. After all, just because you’re busy doesn’t mean you shouldn’t eat like you have all the time in the world.

One Soup Base – 3 Soup Recipes on Shelly’s Friday Favourites

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Why make homemade soup when it’s so easy to open up a can and eat within minutes? Really, it all comes down to taste. If you go through the effort of making your own soup base and you let your soup simmer on your stove or in your slow cooker for hours, the flavours of what you’re cooking will practically explode when you eat it. 

How To Use Your Camera, Part 2: Light

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Today in our beginner series on photography we’re looking at light, and how to make the most of any lighitng situation in order to make the best possible photograph.

3 great tips to help you find time for fitness

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Welcome to 2016. If you’re like a lot of people out there (present company included!) you’re probably looking in the mirror saying “eh…this could be better”. Instead of making a resolution to “get fit” this year, it’s time to come up with a plan of action that you can stick to. I have three tips here that can help you make fitness an integral part of your 2016. Stick with ‘em and you’ll find a better, fitter you throughout the year.

How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve at home

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With four kids in my house, we’ve done New Year’s at home more times than I can count, and just like our Christmas traditions, we have New Year’s traditions we like to do every year to make the night memorable. Here are a few ways you can celebrate New Year’s Eve at home.