How to improve lighting in your media, TV room or home...

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Lighting in your home theatre is about more than just not tripping over the dog in the dark. There are important reasons to make changes to your lighting.

Cool off with icebox cakes: Shelly’s Friday Favourites

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It feels like its turned into sunscreen and flipflop weather practically overnight, and with temps predicted to rise over the weekend, I’ve had to get creative in the baking department. Thankfully I don’t have to turn on my oven to create a great dessert. Icebox cakes are a no-bake treat that’s been around since World War I, and here are three delicious, classic recipes you can try yourself this weekend.

Shelly’s Friday Favourites kicks off Cocktail Week with Cocktails Recipes

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  Toronto just hosted it’s own Cocktail Week and London kicked its 5th Annual Cocktail Week yesterday. If you live somewhere there isn’t a cocktail week, you can still feel like you’re participating in this trendy event. All you have to do is host your own cocktail evening and create a few batches of your DIY cocktails. But remember, if you stick to your usual Bloody Mary or Mojito recipe, you’re definitely missing out on the spirit of the event. Cocktail Week is a time to branch out and try something new.

How To Start Your Photography Career

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 Photography is considered by many to be a “dream job”—engaging and fulfilling. The reality is that it’s an incredibly competitive field full of very talented creatives. Today I have some ideas on how to put your best foot forward when it comes to building a career as a professional photographer.

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 optimize your Nest Wi-Fi Mesh System: Placement, upgrades &...

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Learn how to get the best performance from your Nest Wi-Fi or Nest Wi-Fi Pro mesh system, from ideal placement to when to upgrade.

How to properly maintain a cordless stick vacuum 

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Want to know how to properly maintain a cordless stick vacuum to keep it working hard for as long as possible? Check out this easy guide.

How to Stream Series: Part 3 – Roku Streaming Stick

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Choosing the right streaming device can be confusing; after all what’s the best bet for what you want, and what are some of the key differences among the options?  In part 3 of our series we look at the “how-to” of streaming with a Roku Streaming Stick.

How to get the best PC gaming experience: choosing a hard...

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One of the most important components in a gaming PC is also one of the most overlooked: storage. Killer video cards, monster CPUs and wide-screen monitors tend to get all the attention, but the hard drive also has a big impact on your gaming experience. It’s also one of the easiest components to change, and one where making a switch can have a big impact. Here’s how you choose a hard drive to get the best PC gaming experience.

Game Room Essentials – How to Play Ping Pong

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Ping Pong, or as my dad likes to call it “gnip gnop” (pronounced “geh-nip geh-nop”), wasn’t invented in China, as many believe, but came into being in the late 1880s in England when a group of upper class Victorian gentlemen created a version of tennis they could play indoors as a way to relax after dinner. At that time, the tools used to play the game were everyday objects, such as a line of books as a net, a champagne cork as a ball, and a cigar box lid as a racket.