By Christine Persaud
The most important thing about making your own personal pledge on Earth Day is to stick with it. Every bit counts and there are small changes and decisions you can make in everyday life that can contribute to bettering our planet, particularly when it comes to tech.
by Lee Rickwood
Along with reuse, rescue, and repair, we do have plenty of R words. Like reduce, as in reducing the amount of e-stuff we buy in the first place. And reconsider, as in reconsidering our personal wants and desires in light of global issues and realities.
By Christine Persaud
What do you do with old tech gadgets? You could resell online and make a few bucks. But donating is also a great option, especially for simpler, less powerful, older model tech devices that aren’t in demand. They can make the world of difference for someone who doesn’t have access to tech.
By Christine Persaud
With certain technology, it is possible for able-bodied and minded seniors to remain living at home while still being monitored and remotely cared for by family. But the reality is that this isn’t the case for every senior. Some require 24/7 monitoring and care. In these situations, the solution is Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities. But there are ways tech can help there, too.
By Christine Persaud
Choosing the perfect gift for someone means not only considering their likes, dislikes, hobbies, and habits: it’s also about taking into consideration their core values. For some, environmental concerns are top of mind; and getting them a gift that screams “eco-conscious” will put a smile on their face.
By Christine Persaud
When it comes to tech, there will be a few items on every student’s list that they consider essential. Here, we look at some of the back-to-school tech worth grabbing for your school-aged kids, from the later grade school years to high school and beyond.
By Christine Persaud
While you might initially think buying refurbished is a recipe for disappointment, it can actually save you tons. You can get a higher-end product than you budget might otherwise allow, and it may very well be a new product, or at least function like new.
by Lee Rickwood
In the hybrid world, we need to maintain a virtual yet fully functional presence wherever we are – and often that’s many different ‘wherevers’.