Following the government shutdown of MegaUpload, many users are complaining about their inability to access their files. Let this be a lesson for the rest of us.

Plan on doing some online holiday shopping this year? If you’re like most Canadians, the answer is “yes” – but consider these following tips to ensure a safe experience.

Not getting the battery life you hoped for out of your favourite smartphone? Try these dozen tips to extending time between charges.

How to minimize your iCloud storage needs by carefully selecting which apps to back up.

Delete “supercookies” created by Adobe Flash to prevent websites from tracking you.

Bypass Internet filters by using one of these methods.

It’s no secret one of the biggest criticisms of Apple’s iPad is the lack of Adobe Flash support in its Safari browser – therefore you can’t play the many Flash games or view Flash videos available on the web. Here’s a look at a new workaround.

From the mailbag: “What is virtual private network (VPN) software, and do I need it on my computer?”

Track, disable or unlock your phone to avoid expensive roaming fees.

If you’ve spent any time reading, shopping, traveling or even walking around over the past few months, you no doubt have seen these little black-and-white squares appearing everywhere. What are they?