Author: Sarah Heartland

Though there are plenty of third party password managers to help you generate random passwords or keep your passwords safe, the newer (and growing) best defence against password hackers is two-step authentications (also called two-factor authentication). With this, you still use your username and password to log in, but you also need that second step: […]

If you’re looking to buy a smartphone, there are really only two choices – iPhone and Android. Of course, there are also Windows and Blackberry phones, but these are really minor players compared to the two big ones. People are passionate in the iPhone versus Android debate – each phone has a strong following that is […]

It’s back to school time, and while students are stocking up on notebooks, pencils, and other essentials, teachers are busy planning their year and setting up their classroom. But there’s one more important preparation teachers should undertake, and that is a visit to the App Store. Loads of apps specifically designed for teachers can make […]

You might be familiar with the bonuses of Mountain Lion, but there are always tons of tips that are hidden–and you’ll hopefully discover along the way. Here are seven little known secrets on how to get some more out of Mountain Lion that’ll make your life just that much easier. You can encrypt Time Machine backups […]

Love fashion? Love your iPhone? Chances are you have a couple solid apps that add and accentuate your style. If you’re looking for a few more to add to your repertoire, we’ve rounded up six of our favourite fashion driven apps–perfect with fall styles right around the corner. Beautified Free; get it here from the […]

There’s definitely a lot of convenient travel apps to choose from, but there are more that sit behind the scenes that aren’t exactly essential but make travel a heck of a lot easier. We’ve dug up seven of our favourites and want you to downtown them right now. Airport Chatter Get it from iTunes; Free […]

Twitter’s leading video-sharing app Vine is preparing to launch on the Android platform for the first time, according to reports in ReadWrite.com, which has the potential to see massive growth in the number of people using the service. The app, which allows users to capture, upload and share brief video clips, has been available to […]

There are plenty of tips and tricks for keeping us savvy with our MacBooks and iMacs, but there are also some easy elements that can help us do more of what we need and want with ease. We’ve uncovered five lesser known tricks for our Mac that’ll make you wish you knew them all along. […]

So who else is looking forward to the upcoming World Wide Developers Conference? Apple will be holding its annual WWDC from June 10th through June 14th in San Francisco, California at Moscone West. The five-day conference will be featuring over one hundred tech-based sessions, and be home to over a thousand Apple engineers ready to […]

With spring in the air, some app upgrades and downloads can definitely make our lives a little easier. Along with the flowers cropping up in our gardens, here are some of our top picks for springtime iPhone apps. Good Organic Gardening Get it from the iTunes store Free download for the app; subscription needed Good […]

Once the latest iPhone is on the shelves, the new one is never far behind. Come may, parts for the next generation iPhone (the iPhone 5S) will start shipping, and likely be available in the third quarter. Similar to the transition from the iPhone 4 to the iPhone 4S, the newest iPhone won’t have much […]

If you have an iPhone, chances are you know that it is likely a few steps above your basic point-and-shoot. Not only are they more convenient, but they’re often built with better cameras.  Take the iPhone 5, for example, which is home to an 8MP iSight camera with improved HDR capabilities, reduced motion blur, top notch […]

Surfing the web can leave you open for security issues, and though Macs are good at keeping you secure, nothing is foolproof. Because no machine is 100 percent safe, you should be aware of the associated risks, regardless of what you use. When keeping your Mac secure, make sure that you stay up to date […]

The new iOS 6 gets some high points from us, with a few improvements that keep Apple ahead of the pack. Here are our six favourites and why we love them: Facebook You’ve likely already been using the Facebook app, but we’re all likely on the same page to say that it is less than […]

Here’s the deal: Christmas is now right around the corner and chances are, someone on your guest list has an Apple product they love. Luckily, there are some fantastic gift options out there, and here are five of our favourites: Bluelounge Milo The Bluelounge Milo has recently been upgraded, and it’s definitely for the better […]

Looking for the ultimate case to house your new iPhone 5? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a roundup of some of the newest iPhone 5 cases and why we love them. OtterBox iPhone 5 Defender Series Case We already know that OtterBox is one of the best out there, their new Defender version fo rhte […]