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How to avoid online scams

How to avoid online scams

Even the savviest internet user can be tricked by someone online or may not know how to avoid internet scams. Rather than doing the hard work of hacking into systems or stealing information, scammers rely far more on human nature and human error and most of their...

Is your voice assistant safe?

In recent years, voice assistants have become a huge part of the modern home, Amazon’s Alexa being one of the most popular choices. With Apple®’s voice assistant Siri released in 2011 and Amazon’s Alexa released in 2014, the world has been able to experience nearly a...

What is a smart TV and how does it work?

What is a smart TV and how does it work?

What makes a smart TV smart? Integrated internet, of course! A smart TV, also called a connected TV or CTV, is a television with interactive, web-enabled features. A smart TV combines the powerful computer system of a mobile device with the large-format screen of a...

How to improve videoconferencing at lower speeds

How to improve videoconferencing at lower speeds

For many students and employees, daily life has moved almost entirely online. This means we’re all relying on video platforms to connect teachers to students and work teams to each other, not to mention providing spaces for social gatherings and events. These virtual...

7 tips to prevent smart speaker hacking

7 tips to prevent smart speaker hacking

The prevalence of smart home devices have made our lives exponentially easier. Gone are the days when you had to use a handheld timer to remind you to take the cookies out of the oven, or the times you had to turn the radio dial to find another genre of music. Today,...

How to host a virtual Halloween party

How to host a virtual Halloween party

Fall is in the air... Pumpkin spice lattes are back in season, and the days are getting shorter. You might already be thinking about Halloween — and wondering how to celebrate this year as you social distance and shelter at home. Our favorite spooky holiday might look...

Technology for seniors: accessible technology

Technology for seniors: accessible technology

For many of us, the internet and technology are essential daily tools we use to work, socialize, bank, shop, and more. But as we grow older, we may experience declines in vision, hearing, or physical mobility, which can make our computers or various devices more...

WiFi 101: Understanding WiFi for beginners

WiFi 101: Understanding WiFi for beginners

What does a radio have to do with surfing the web? Everything, when you’re using WiFi! Did you know your wireless router uses the same technology as an old-fashioned radio? You might be wondering how WiFi works. Well, the technology may be quite a bit more advanced,...

Teleworking strategies for van living

Teleworking strategies for van living

Whether you are new to nomadic van living or you’re a seasoned pro at life on the road, figuring out how to stay productive and focused on work can be challenging. Luckily, there are plenty of folks who have mastered the art of teleworking while living in a van,...

What is a smart home hub?

What is a smart home hub?

As you build your smart home room by room, you may begin to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of devices to keep track of, especially if every device has an app on your phone. If you want to organize all your smart home devices in one place, you need a smart home...

What are smart plugs?

What are smart plugs?

There are plenty of ways to make your home smart these days. More and more appliances are being made smart, able to connect to Wifi or Bluetooth and be controlled right from your phone. But not all home appliances are smart – yet. Plus some smart devices can...

How to create the ultimate smart home

How to create the ultimate smart home

From the kitchen to the living room to even the garden, there are plenty of opportunities to automate your home with smart devices. Ranging from simple to complex, smart home devices can make your home more high-tech, convenient, and increase the functionality of the...