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High-Tech Gifts for Dad This Father’s Day

By Christine Persaud
Father’s Day is fast approaching on Sunday, June 19, which means trying to find that perfect gift for a special dad on your list. Whatever your dad’s interests, there’s something tech-focused that can enhance the experience. And we have rounded up a few great choices that are worth considering as you plan celebrating dads and all that they do.

Tech to Manage the Home When You’re Away

By Christine Persaud
There’s plenty of smart home tech worth investing in to provide peace-of-mind while you are away from home for extended periods, or even overnight. Here are just a few key items to consider.

5 Reasons to Get a Tablet

By Christine Persaud
There are a few reasons why a tablet is a worthwhile investment. Not all of them will suit every user, but you may find that a tablet provides a better experience in certain situations and when performing certain tasks. And that might justify getting one to add to your tech arsenal.

Surprise Mom On Mother’s Day With a High-Tech Gift

By Christine Persaud
While mothers should be celebrated all year ’round, Mother’s Day is a specific day of the year to pamper the mothers in your life. This might mean breakfast in bed, a special day of R&R, and a thoughtful gift. Moms of all ages love tech, and there are some great tech gift options worth considering to surprise her with something out of the ordinary.

Airline Travel Loyalty Programs: What You Need to Know

By Christine Persaud
If you haven’t already jumped on board with a travel loyalty program, you might be considering doing so. There are plenty of benefits just as there are with any other loyalty program. But which one should you join?

Public Advocates, Tech Insiders Shining on Light on Dark Patterns

by Lee Rickwood
Be it hard-to-close windows urging you to enter your email address on a news site, or email opt-outs on shopping sites in difficult-to-find locations in difficult-to-read text, or those pre-checked boxes that allow ongoing charges, or those special product sales messages implying you’d better hurry, as there are only two of your favourite item left to buy, dark patterns appear almost anywhere and encourage us to do almost anything..

The ArriveCAN App is Mandatory for Air Travel: Here’s What You Need To Know

By Christine Persaud
As at March 2022, the ArriveCAN app is a new requirement for air travel in order to be permitted re-entry into Canada. Rules are often changing so check the Government of Canada website or Border Services Agency notifications or contact your airline for the most up-to-date requirements once you’re ready to depart. But for now, it’s essential.