Soon the kids will be heading back to school and they’ll be talking to their friends about the latest social media platforms, such as BeReal. Parent’s are often the last people to know what’s “cool” in the social space. Platforms, such as Facebook, are old hat and don’t draw the attention of young people like …
People use dark mode for a variety of reasons. Some say it reduces eye strain, others just think it looks cool. The fact is, there is no proof that using a dark background with light text is beneficial in any way. However, there are some theories as to why it’s the preferred mode for many …
For many, working remote is a temporary solution to a current problem. But what if it wasn’t temporary? Many office workers are contemplating a switch to working from home permanently, or at least a hybrid solution. While the traditional office has its benefits, there is much to be said for working remotely from home. We’re …
Love it or hate it, Facebook is a major player in the social media world. What started as a network for university students, now has roughly 2,89 billion users worldwide. And let’s face it, some of those users are your friends, parents and even your grandparents. In this post we are exploring some interesting factoids …
Last Blog, we told you 10 interesting facts about Microsoft, this time we’re doing the same for Google. Google is something you likely use on a daily basis – whether it’s for search, email or watching your favourite online videos. If you thought you knew a lot about this company, think again. Here are 10 …
It’s that time again – time to vote in this year’s Markham Economist & Sun Readers’ Choice Awards 2020. This year has been a challenge for many small businesses in our community, but as an essential service TwinBytes Inc. has been there for you through remote working situations and online schooling. We work hard to …
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 …
Hosting a virtual gathering this holiday season is the safest way to be with loved ones, without actually being with them. Health officials are recommending that we stay home and celebrate with members of our own household. This means getting creative. Tips for Planning a Virtual Gathering While planning a regular holiday gathering takes a …
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 …
