Making Your Home Smart: Part 7 – Smart Switches and Plugs
By Christine Persaud
In order to make your home “smart” you can actually continue to use the same devices you always have. But how? That’s where smart switches and plugs come in.
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Working From Home? Here’s What You’ll Need
By Christine Persaud
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers are allowing staff to work from home. For some, this was a usual occurrence since many companies have been trialing flexible schedules over the last few years anyway. But for some, it’s a complete departure from the norm, and a lot to wrap your head around.
Video Messaging and Calling Apps You Should Be Using
By Christine Persaud
Video messaging and video calls are all the rage, adding that element of face-to-face to the equation. Unlike phone calls, video messages work through cellular data or Wi-Fi so you aren’t using up long distance minutes or paying for long distance when chatting with friends and family.
Using Tech to Help Plan Your March Break Staycation
By Christine Persaud
Chances are that with uncertainty around the coronavirus, many families will be opting for a staycation this upcoming March Break. This means many a parent will be hitting their computers to Google terms like “what to do for March Break,” or “March Break local activities.” There are useful ways you can leverage tech to help figure out what to do while the kids are home from school and you’ve taken some time off work.
From a Foldable Phone to New Buds: What Samsung Revealed in San Francisco Last Week
By Christine Persaud
Samsung said at its annual Developers Conference last November that it would be exploring new form factors for mobile devices. And at a launch event in early February in San Francisco, the company revealed its latest foldable device along with other new mobile products to come.
Most Intriguing Laptops So Far For 2020
By Christine Persaud
If you’re looking at buying a new laptop, you might have very specific needs. Whatever your desire, while this year has just begun, we’re already seeing tons of great new laptops coming to market.
Android Apps to Organize Your Life
By Christine Persaud
The saying that “there’s an app for that” really is true. And when it comes to organizing your life, apps can come in really handy. If you have an Android device, here are some great organizational apps, some of which are available for iOS as well.
Health Tech for an Aging Population
By Christine Persaud
While we like to think of emerging technology as being for the new generation – those early adopters who are quick to jump on the latest and great innovations – the truth is that we live in a rapidly aging population.