Author Archives: Christine Persaud

The Latest Innovations in Printing

By Christine Persaud
In a day and age when social media has taken over, one might think that physical prints are on the decline. But to the contrary, we still desire to have something tangible. Just ask any parent who spends an arm and a leg for school photos of their children. Art projects and scrapbooking remain a popular pastime. As with books, vinyl records, and other mediums we can touch and feel, prints are making a comeback.

The Most Hackable Holiday Gifts and Tips on Securing Yourself

By Christine Persaud
It’s gift giving time, and while it’s tempting to get that special someone a great new high-tech gift, there are some risks that go along with any connected product. As people connect more devices to their home networks, the need to take precautions becomes greater.

Moment App Helps Shed Light on Just How Much You Use Your Phone

By Christine Persaud
Smartphone addiction is a real thing.  According to Psychology Today, there’s even a name for the anxiety you feel if you lose sight of your phone: nomophobia. And while many of us might think we don’t fall into that category, the Moment app provides a potentially terrifying glimpse into how often you’re actually glued to your smartphone screen.

Gadgets to Keep You Connected in the Car

By Christine Persaud
Many of the newest vehicles include features like built-in Bluetooth and navigation, and can connect to smartphones via Android Auto and/or Apple Carplay, allowing you to do things like listen to incoming messages, and safely send replies by voice. But there’s some third-party gear worth considering for older vehicles, as well as for other ways of helping you stay connected.

Cool Cases for the iPhone 8, Google Pixel 2

By Christine Persaud
If you’re getting ready to drop more than a grand on one of the latest iPhones, including the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, or X, or one of the new Google Pixel devices, including the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, you should also consider grabbing a protective case for the smartphone.

How to Safely Get Music Online

By Christine Persaud
Anyone who participated in the Napster peer-to-peer era knows all too well how the single download of a song file from an unknown source can single-handedly bring an entire computer down.

Peace-of-Mind Accessories for Your Smartphone

By Christine Persaud
Smartphones are essential devices. We keep them with us 24/7, and use them to do everything from communicate with others, to snap photos, and watch entertaining videos or play games. They are also expensive, potentially running upwards of $1,000 for a high-end device like an iPhone 7 Plus. So it’s not surprising that we want to do whatever we can to protect our investment, and the device we rely on so much.