Tech Talk: Twitter gets hacked and spotting an AI written essay
John runs down the latest technology stories, including a hack at Twitter, plus he tells us about an app that can spot an AI written essay….
Twitter users jumping to Mastodon; VR tech is coming to Audi
Twitter users are jumping ship to Mastodon. Digital Living Expert Mike Agerbo explains what it is and how it works, plus Audi adds virtual reality entertainment options to its newest…
Tech Talk: Twitter verification charge & removing personal info off Google
Elon Musk is looking at making big changes to Twitter, including adding a $20 verification fee. Digital Living Expert Mike Agerbo has more on that, plus he tells us about…
Tech Talk: Turn your black and white photos into colour with AI
You can now search vintage computer files using DiscMaster. John Biehler of Get Connected Media discusses that, plus how you can instantly add colour to your black and white photos…
Tech Talk: AI eye-scanner predicts your risk of developing heart disease
AI technology is making it possible to predict the risk of heart disease with a simple eye test, and Meta unveils a new virtual reality headset. John Biehler of Get…
Tech Talk: $54 million price tag for ArriveCan App
We’re learning just how much the controversial ArriveCan app is costing taxpayers. Digital Media Expert Mike Agerbo of Get Connected Media discusses that, and why the iPhone 14 won’t have…
Universal Control Explained!
Announced all the way back in June 2021, Universal Control is finally here and there are a few things to clear up. Robin takes us through exactly what Universal Control…
Turn Almost Any Computer into a Chromebook for Free!
Chrome OS Flex is a free solution from Google that allows you to install Chrome OS temporarily on top of your current OS while running from a thumb drive, or…
Trying Adobe’s Creative Cloud Express? What you need to know
Adobe tried to address a pain point with its Creative Cloud services, and that was to make a skinnier variant that would be less expensive to access. That’s where Creative…
Shift wants to pull together all your productivity apps into one
Feeling overloaded with too many productivity tabs on your web browser? Shift thinks it has the solution to take all of it over to one single desktop app. The premise…
The Easiest Windows 11 Upgrade Workaround For Unsupported PCs
Microsoft is offering free Windows 11 upgrades for Windows 10 users. But that’s if your system isn’t one of the growing numbers of unsupported PCs. Windows 11 employs a compatibility…
Tech Talk: Cutting machines to crafting essentials
Mike Agerbo and John Biehler explain what a Cricut smart cutting machine is, and how it can help you with all your creative projects….
Too many Gmail accounts? Kiwi has an app for that
It’s standard practice to manage a Gmail account on a web browser, but Kiwi lets you do it with multiple accounts via its desktop app for Windows and macOS. Desktop…
Learning stuff on Skillshare? What you need to know
The old adage of “you learn something every day,” applies to a platform like Skillshare, which aims to teach all sorts of talents to anyone who signs up. This isn’t…
How kids can pursue art and drawing on their devices
Many kids like to draw and paint as a form of expression and learning, which they can pursue using the best drawing tools online. Whether you’re a parent or a…
Learning to code may be getting easier to do online
It’s becoming easier to learn how to code, or build coding skills through a number of online platforms opening themselves up to all students. Coding may seem like a daunting…
Should students turn to Khan Academy as a learning tool?
Students often learn in the classroom, but online learning is taking on new dimensions, and Khan Academy has been at the forefront. Since Sal Khan founded it in 2008, Khan…
Take Control of What Facebook Advertises to You
Are you frustrated by the types of ads you get served on Facebook? Have you turned off App Tracking and still get weird ads? Well, there is an easy, albeit…
Loanz wants to loan you money when others won’t
Need to borrow some cash? Loanz is an online lender that can send up to $15,000 over to you in minutes if you qualify and read the fine print. Loanz…
Highlights from WWDC 2021
This week, Apple kicked off their annual developer conference, WWDC, with a splashy keynote that was streamed live to anyone that wanted to watch (you can watch it here if…
How CLZ can organize your comic book collection
Whether you collected comic books in the past, or are immersed in the hobby today, the CLZ Comics app may be one of the easiest ways to keep them all…
How to look at old newspaper archives online
History isn’t just for textbooks when centuries worth of newspapers are available online, and getting to them isn’t as hard as you may think. There are any number of reasons…
How Core gives you access to millions of free research papers
Doing research can be tedious, or it could be a fun exercise when the resources are easier to find, and that’s largely what Core tries to do at no cost….
Fitbit announces new stylish health & wellness tracker
Fitbit, the company that makes all those fitness trackers announced another tracker yesterday, but there’s a little more to this particular one. It’s called Fitbit Luxe. Fitbit calls it a…
Convert images the easy way for your home office
Ever come across an image in a file format you’ve never heard of? You try to open it, and nothing happens, which is why you can use a quick conversion…
Wise aims to be your currency converter and ‘borderless’ bank
Whether or not you’re working from home these days, if you’re earning income in more than one currency, Wise may be a way to streamline how you manage it all….
Grammarly tries to make you a better writer
How much help would you accept to improve your writing ability? Grammarly says it can hold your hand along the way and help fix your mistakes every time. By now,…
Google Docs: It’s free, but is it worth your time?
It doesn’t usually take long to find a good word processor because so few options dominate the landscape, and that’s why Google Docs stands out. Google has built up Docs…
Want to back up on iCloud? What you need to know
Apple has long positioned its iCloud service as a surefire way to back up and protect your data as an iOS or Mac user. You can get some of that…
Increase your privacy with these web browsers
Most web browsers will have you leaving digital breadcrumbs behind, putting your online privacy up for grabs, but you have options. Cookies come in many forms, and not all of…
Forget WhatsApp: alternative messaging apps worth using
A greater focus on user privacy is casting a bright light on messaging apps that keep a tighter lid on who you communicate with at all times. You can thank…
Why Are People Leaving WhatsApp (for Signal)?
As privacy and security become front of mind, messaging apps like WhatsApp are going under the microscope. Even though many of us communicate thoughtfully with our friends and family, our…
Is the Microsoft Class Action Settlement Website Real?
You may have seen ads for a website called ThatSuiteMoney.CA recently. It claims that Microsoft has settled one of the largest class action lawsuits in Canada (specifically with BC, Ontario…
Using Canva to create graphics for your job or business
When you have no real experience with creating or designing graphics, you might appreciate a tool like Canva to do most of the work for you. That’s the premise behind…
Accessible Technology Helplines for People with Disabilities
“Careful, if you remove this account, its offline … yada yada yada. Do you want to continue?” My JAWS screen reader from Freedom Scientific reads me the warning loud and…
Apple Announces New M1 Processor and Computing Lineup
This morning during Apple’s “One More Thing” event, CEO Tim Cook and his team unveiled the new CPU processor, the M1 as expected. This new chip will power a new…
The best file-sharing options for desktop and mobile
It’s easier than ever to share and transfer files on both computers and mobile devices, but not every option is necessarily great at it. The best ones stand out for…
5 free PDF editors you can use right now
If you work with documents in an office, there’s a good chance you deal with PDFs. The ubiquitous file format is easy to manage, unless you have to edit it….
Want Otter to transcribe what you hear? Here’s what you need to know
You have an important interview, meeting, lecture or speech that you’d like to both record and transcribe all at once. Otter is an app and service that does just that,…
Want to edit with the Adobe Photography Plan? Here’s what you need to know
Editing photos is more than just slapping on a filter on a social media app, and Adobe bundles together its vaunted Photoshop and Lightroom programs into one subscription plan. The…
Working with Microsoft 365? Here’s what you need to know
Microsoft Office has, in many ways, become synonymous with productivity, and for good reason. But is Microsoft 365 worth subscribing to? For the longest time, you could simply buy Office…
Zoom is expanding to include a platform near you
Zoom recently announced that it would example its reach. Google Nest Hub Max, Facebook Portal, and Amazon Echo Show will soon be able to support it. This is a big…
Rogers Ignite launches ‘Fun at Home’ Education Platform
September is just around the corner. There are many families facing a lot of uncertainty about school. If the kids will go back to school and for how long is…
Shootout at the App Store Corral
There is a battle brewing between game/app developers and the app stores that Apple and Google both manage. For a while now, Apple and to some extent, Google have been…
WaveLynx announces MyPass Mobile
As the world starts to reopen, it means that physical buildings will reopen. The traditional key has all but become extinct. There are now a variety of different ways to…
Google Chrome to Help With Risky Text Boxes
Browsers are always trying to improve the security of your browsing. With Chrome 86 coming in October, Google plans on helping you mitigate risky text boxes. Protecting your passwords and…
Why You Need a Google People Card
From movie factoids to the latest on your favourite celebrities, Google is a fountain of information. Now the tech giant is adding to its toolkit with People Cards, a great…
Kobo Plus is an eBook buffet: Here’s what you need to know
If you’re on the hunt for a service that can offer as many eBooks as you can lay your eyes on, Kobo Plus is the newest kid on the block….
Google Docs Gets a Mobile Upgrade
Google Docs has become a platform we all enjoy. It provides seamless and real-time document interaction. This suite of programs has helped those in remote working environments collaborate on projects…
Canon Gets Hit with a Ransomware Cyberattack
It seems like only a short time ago we published an article about Garmin being hit with a ransomware attack in which they ended up paying a hefty fee to…