In short, the problem with passwords is that there are too many of them! And the risk of not having a good one leaves our valuable information exposed and vulnerable. We’re always cautioned to create passwords that are: unique ~12 –…
Category: Digital Dilemma
The Dark Age of Remote Controls
In this day and age I’m always amazed at the array of remote controls people seem to need to operate their TVs/entertainment systems. I haven’t owned a television since 2006 and I know that adds to my confusion, and fascination,…
The Other Side of Autosave
I started using Google Keep a few months ago. Google Keep is essentially a note taking app that can record notes, messages, reminders, checklists, etc. in a variety of methods. It’s also flexible enough to handle photos and other types…
Technology and Transit
For the last couple of years, Toronto has been trying to implement the Presto card, an electronic payment system that is intended to eliminate the need for cash, tokens, tickets, and passes when taking public transit. Other benefits include being…
New Age Learning
After years of talking about learning Spanish, and two failed attempts at teaching myself with an app, I finally registered for Spanish 101 this semester at a nearby college. In the first class I was pleasantly surprised to see the teacher…