Are you struggling to save your eyes while looking at the computer or phone screen? Whether you’re in an office, at home, at work or doing school, we’re all getting a lot more screen-time lately. Many people complain of headaches and eye strains after hours of staring at the computer for prolonged periods. You squint …
It was on March 11, 2020, when the WHO declared COVID-19 a global pandemic and thanks to technology, many of us have been getting through it more or less okay. With fear over a second wave, we can at least rely on the fact that there are systems in place to keep many of us …
Many of us have been working from home for months now, but could still benefit from some Zoom tips for improved video conferencing. By now, many of you expected to be back to normal, but working from home virtually is now a long-term reality. This means your temporary solutions just won’t cut it anymore. To …
Whether your kids are returning to the classroom this fall or continuing remote learning at home, having a good workspace setup is important for productivity and physical and mental health. From homework to projects to video chatting with teachers and tutors – having a dedicated study area for kids in your home is beneficial. We …
If you’ve come to the conclusion that working from home will be a long-term thing, your might be wondering what are the best printers for home offices. The truth is it will depend on what you need it for. Many companies are now virtually paperless, but some printers have other functions you may need. Here …
Now that we’re in the midst of summer, many people are thinking about working from the cottage. Since many Canadians are working from home right now, it might as well be where you’re most comfortable. The trouble is that most properties in cottage country are in remote, rural communities. This means you will not have …
Even though “school,” aka online school, is ending for the summer break, you still might not understand the language settings on your computer for completing French assignments. If you want to be ready for September, here’s a crash course in switching your PC to French on Word and Windows 10 to make homework and language …
While we’re still very much so in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, there are things you can do to support the local economy – such as supporting Canadian tech companies. There’s plenty of innovation happening here in Canada. Many companies stepped up when Covid started and re-tooled their manufacturing to make PPE and testing …
After months of isolating and burning through tons of content online, there still might be stuff you’ve missed out. Lots of people are taking this free time to learn new skills. If you want to enjoy some air conditioning during this heat wave (if you have it), maybe go online to learn more about your …
Now more than ever it’s important that you support local businesses in your community. Small businesses are being affected tremendously by the COVID-19 situation. Even businesses that are allowed to operate in some capacity are affected due to decreased sales and lower demand for specific products and services right now. As a small business in …