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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
During this Covid-19 situation, many of your might be working from home for the first time ever. Even though many of us are into our sixth or seventh week of isolation, we still might feel like a fish out of water when it comes to being productive in a home office setting. Add in a …
By now you’ve probably heard it hundreds of times – practice physical distancing and stay home as much as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. While this is likely a huge source of stress in your household. You might be feeling lonely, bored or confined. The best remedy for this is to try to stay connected …
Are you ever shocked by online ads? Did you find yourself browsing products on an online store, such as Indigo or The Bay, and later notice ads for those exact same products popping up on other websites? Is Big Brother watching? How do “they” know you were looking at that? It’s hard to do anything …
Predictive text…what is it and how does it work? Whether you’re searching for something on Google, texting a friend or drafting an email, you might notice that your device or search bar starts anticipate what you’re going to type. Whether it just offers up possible word choices, or autofills what you’re likely trying to say. …
If you are a business owner or hiring manager at an organization, you might already be familiar with applicant tracking systems. If you aren’t, these are tools employers can use to process in-coming applications for a job with your company. These types of tools are helpful for companies both big and small. For large organizations …
Christmas is coming soon, so if you haven’t bought all your gifts yet here is a tech gift guide to help you find the most popular gadgets and computer related items for those special people on your list. Home tech and gadgets are always popular gifts during the holiday season. People often want these things, …
