When you hire a local IT professional rather than someone from a large corporation, such as a big box store, you’re doing more than just solving your problem. When you support small local businesses in your own community you’re helping the owner, which in turn helps the local economy. You want to spend money where …
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 …
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 …
Whether you’re working from home or still going into the office during the COVID-19 crisis, it’s important to sterilize your environment for your health and the health of your family and co-workers. While many of us have been vigilantly washing our hands and cleaning hard surfaces, such as desks and chairs and knobs, our computer …
If you’re thinking about making some New Year’s resolutions for 2020, consider adding some tech related items to your list. While your health and financial situation are important, it’s okay to add some unconventional resolution to the mix. We rely so heavily on technology these days, it’s important that our computers, programs and devices are …
Some say it’s best to shut down your computer at the end of each day, or simply put it into sleep mode. Everyone’s heard different advice, so it’s easy to see why it’s confusing. Let’s face it, your computer wasn’t cheap. You want to keep it going for as long as possible. Sometimes you think …
Are you designing a home office for your small business? Lots of small businesses are sole proprietorships, which means you run it all on your own. This means you’re the president, vice-president, accountant and intern all rolled into one. In order to fulfill multiple roles, you will need a good computer system with the right …
It’s back-to-school time! And while technology takes a lot of heat for distracting students (i.e. too much screen time), there is some tech worth investing in to help kids, teens and young adults do better in school. Some of the suggestions on this list are new, while other are old favourites that you can either …
Dual monitors refers to a desktop setup, where the user has two (or more) computer monitors connected to a single computer. People do this for all sorts of reasons, such as providing more workspace and optimizing gaming experiences. Some people use a second monitor along with a laptop in order to have a larger screen …
Did you watch the Oscar’s last night and release it’s your dream to make movies? Do you have creative ideas, a keen eye for good shots and endless drive and passion? Are you just a regular person with a regular job with a regular salary? If so, you probably don’t have the funds for professional …
