Monthly Archives: January 2012

Wedgewood Home A/V Makeover

After owning their West End home for more than 25 years Sara and Nader decided it was time for a whole house makeover.  The renovation encompassed the entire home including remodeling the kitchen, sunken family room, master bedroom, ensuite bathroom … Continue reading

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Instagram iPhone App Review

Instagram is in part a photo editing add and part social media app, kinda like ‘Twitter for Photographs’. So what is Instagram?  Instagram is an iPhone only app that enables the user to take a photo (or library photo), enhance … Continue reading

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Webstagram Web View for Instagram Review

Have you ever wanted to view your Instagram posts from your laptop or desktop Mac or PC instead of viewing on your iPhone or iPad?  well now  you can with a handy web viewer for Instagram called Westagram. One of … Continue reading

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Challenging Fireplace and Kitchen TV Installs

Moving into a new home is always exciting but drilling into  1/2 inch thick porcelain tile to hang your 60″ HDTV above your fireplace can be a daunting task especially without the right tools and expertise. Chris and Marcy Taffert … Continue reading

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Digital Music Downloads Overtake Physical Media Sales

Digital music sales have overtaken physical media sales for the first time in history.  According to CNN Money, data from a recent Nielsen and Billboard report shows that 50.3% of music sales in 2011 were digital.  Digital sales have risen … Continue reading

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SCAN by QR City – simply the BEST Free QR Code Scanner for the iPhone

If you’re looking for a simple, easy to use, straightforward QR code scanner for your iPhone look no further than Scan by QR Code City. What is a QR Code you ask?  Well a QR code stands for Quick Response … Continue reading

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Google Search App Review

Google Search App is the new name for the previous Google Mobile app.  This app may seem like a no-brainer for some, “Doesn’t everybody have Google Search on their phones” but surprisingly many don’t and  just use a Google bookmark … Continue reading

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First Video Camera for Cats and Dogs – Eyenimal

Every wonder where your cat or dog goes when he/she’s roaming around the neighborhood.  Well now with thanks to the Eyenimal Video Camera collar for Cats and Dogs you’ll get a pet’s eye view as they roam the neighborhood or … Continue reading

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New Dish (Bell) Hopper Whole-Home HD DVR System • Shaw Gateway – Telus Optik TV Killer

Look out Shaw Gateway and Telus Optik, Dish Network just introduced a 3 tuner networked PVR at CES today called Hopper with thin-client servers called Joey’s.  Dish satellite equipment (echostar) is used by Bell north of the border so it’s … Continue reading

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Apple ID Phishing Scam

If you have an AppleID account be cautious of a new phishing scam which has been making it’s rounds.  Phishing emails were sent out last month around Christmas day informing them that their AppleID billing information is out of date. … Continue reading

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