New iPad feature makes “thumb” typing easier
Learn how to take advantage of a new feature for iPad users – especially for those who like to hold the tablet and type at the same time.
Roaming: Tips to avoid those colossal bills
Track, disable or unlock your phone to avoid expensive roaming fees.
Own a BlackBerry? Get more done in less time with these handy shortcuts
It’s been a while since we looked at BlackBerry smartphone tips and shortcuts to help manage your personal or professional life better, so take note of these suggestions to get more done in less time.
Get the scoop on ‘QR codes’
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?
Voice recognition: is it reliable for everyday use?
Voice recognition is supposed to free us from a life of tapping at a keyboard, but the technology still needs work.
Hot Google apps for Android phones
Own an Android-powered smartphone or tablet? While there are many thousands of third-party apps to download from the Android Market, Google of course gives special treatment to its own mobile operating system, evident by some very cool (and some exclusive) apps, discussed here.
How to (easily) flag emails for follow-up
If you’re like me, getting through an email inbox can be quite tedious. I don’t have a “system” to handle the volume of messages I get, but try to glance through the inbox once or twice a day and mentally flag emails I need to follow up on. Well, I found a better way.
Video: Fun with webcam video effects
I’ve been getting questions via email or here in the Comments section about those fun “augmented reality” effects you can apply to your webcam chats. So here I show you some of the ones currently available in the free LifeCam software. Do you use these silly effects to spice up your conversations?
Question: How do I back-up my BBM contacts?
Julie R. from Etobicoke, Ont. Asks: “I liked your article on all the things you can do with BlackBerry Messenger, but I heard there was a way to back-up your contacts if you lose your phone. How do you do it?”


