Without wishing to offend anyone, I ask you again not to send me through my messenger or my email, images or text asking me to forward it to others. I never respond to these chain emails. If you are on my friend list, I consider you a friend. I will not copy and paste any... Continue Reading →
Today, June 20th, is World Wifi Day. Nowadays you can find free wifi almost everywhere. I personally prefer to stay away from these services. Shopping centres, coffee shops, airport wireless networks are often free, but not necessarily safe. Avoid passing on personal data and passwords. You may have unpleasant surprises. Use these services wisely. If... Continue Reading →
Did you know that some printer companies implement programmed obsolescence by embedding chips into ink cartridges that force them to stop printing after a set expiration date, even if there is ink remaining? This happened to us recently when trying to print important documents for the insurance company.
There are amazing free tools available for all on the internet. WeTransfer a great way to send big files that won't fit in an email. You can transfer up to 2GB. You can decide how long the file is available for download. You can password protect the downloads for additional protection. It's super easy to... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1977 Apple Computer Inc was incorporated. I used to be a die hard Apple customer, that is until Jobs died and they changed their business model to a sales above customer service. What had originally brought me to Apple was the quality of their product and the excellent customer service. As... Continue Reading →
Did you know that small problems, such as a poorly screwed fuel cap, can decrease fuel efficiency? The same goes with those little sport flags that people put on their car doors. The aerodynamic change actually cost you money. Knowing how to change a flat tire is a valuable skill, but drivers may find themselves... Continue Reading →
If you pay for the purchase of cannabis, with your credit card, know that the data of the transaction could be scrutinized by the US government, thanks to the Patriot Act (voted shortly after the attacks of September 11, 2001). Why would the US government be snooping Canadian legal purchases? Well, the servers of the... Continue Reading →
The federal and provincial governments have agreed to develop a long-term strategy to improve access to high-speed Internet for all Canadians. Not many know this, but in Vancouver, the ministers responsible for innovation and economic development said that connectivity to high-speed services is of paramount importance to the prosperity and well-being of Canadians. They want... Continue Reading →
I've recently given a training on online safety at work and realize how little people know. Top 3 basic online safety advice: On Social Media platforms, please do not accept any friend requests from people you don't know. Some people are not honorable. Do not use the name of your spouse, kids or pets as... Continue Reading →
As technology and science grows so must we. I personally think that we shouldn't be manipulating the genetic code of humans other than to cure medical illnesses until we have reached universal equality for all people. I fear that otherwise, would only turn genetic code manipulation into another weapon for the intolerant and power hungry... Continue Reading →
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