Author Archives: Christine Persaud

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.

5 Great Laptops for Students For Under $500

By Christine Persaud
Every secondary student and above needs, or at least could greatly benefit from, having a laptop computer. But not everyone can afford a top-of-the-line MacBook, or high-end Microsoft 2-in-1. Here are 5 great options worth considering for a secondary, college/university student; or even a particularly studious K-12 student.

6 Tech Products College/University Students Should Consider for Back-to-School

By Christine Persaud
Technology is becoming a more significant part of the back-to-school shopping list, particularly when you’re talking about college and university students. Along with a good laptop and laptop backpack, smartphone, chargers, routers, calculators, and other gear, there are some interesting options worth considering that might not already be on your list.