Driving down to your local gas station, putting a coin in the tire inflator, and doing your best to complete the fill-up before the machine shuts off doesn’t exactly leave the best taste in your mouth. If you’re like us, you’ve had it happen before where the tire inflator shuts off before you finish inflating your tires. It’s frustrating. It’s unnecessary.…
Month: June 2020
4 Things Gamers Want in the Best Gaming Headset
Are you looking for a gaming headset to pair with your console – a few key features are a necessity. Whether it’s for PS4, Xbox One, or your laptop, a gaming headset helps you immerse yourself in gameplay. If you can’t afford high-end $100-and-above headset powerhouses, don’t discourage. Even basic budget gaming headsets can achieve all the things you want. Here…
4 Best Speaker Sets in Canada for Laptops And Desktops
Speakers are one thing tech-lovers and gadget makers don’t like to talk about. A lot of contemporary speakers are still larger than the average device. They come bulky and though they sound great, they also work from older technology. Audio tech hasn’t changed a whole lot in the last couple of decades. After all, ‘sound’ can only ultimately be so…
Why Do We Use XLR Cables – What Are They And How They Work
In transferring audio signal, you have a lot of different cable types to choose from these days. Combination multi-purpose cables like HDMI cables carry audio. The classic 3.5mm cable is quality-made and a favourite among users everywhere. Then, there are XLR cables. Most consumers won’t run into XLR cables in their day-to-day but for professional musicians, audio engineers, and sound…
What Does FHD and UHD Mean When Buying A Flat-Screen TV – read here!
You may have seen either the terms ‘FHD’ or ‘UHD’ used on advertisements for flat-screen TVs, computer monitors, or laptops. If you don’t know what they are, you’re not alone. Many consumers don’t. FHD and UHD do stand for something, however, they don’t communicate anything necessary. Information one can gather from either designation is collected through other terms such as 1080p,…
What’s Important in a Speaker Wire in Canada – read here!
Speaker wires are an audiophile’s ultimate weapon in designing home theater audio and entertainment-based sound systems. High-performance speaker wire comes in various gauges. These gauges are defined by the American Wire Gauge (AWG) system. The higher the gauge, the more resistance in the wire. Maximizing performance, you want as little resistance in the cable as possible. A high-AWG speaker wire is…
LED, IPS, or OLED – Find Out The Right HDTV to Buy For Your Home
Buying a TV these days isn’t as straightforward as, “Hey, that one looks good. Let’s get it!” Seemingly everywhere you look on a TV, there’s a whole alphabet to learn. Terms like LED, IPS, OLED, LCD, and more are the norm with flat-panel screens. In this article, we’re going to break down all the jargon that manufacturers and marketers like…
A Musician’s Guide to Audio Cables – XLR, Quarter-Inch, and More
You walk into a music store and buy your first digital audio interface. You’re ready to create a masterpiece except for one thing. You can’t do it until you have the right cables. Maybe you already bought audio cables and come to find out, they’re unusable. To save yourself the frustration, here’s a quick audio cable guide for professional musicians. These…
See the Most Common Ergonomic Home Office Mistakes And How to Fix Them
As many of us will be working remotely for the foreseeable future, ensuring your home office is comfortable will be key to your productivity and job satisfaction. Ergonomics focuses on minimizing unhealthy stress on the body. Unfortunately, mistakes are easily made. If you’ve thought of your home office as a short-term solution, chances are it might not be anymore. Here…
What Your Dad Really Wants For Father’s Day
Gift-buying is an art that many of us genuinely love. It’s an opportunity to show others our gift selection abilities and spreads appreciation to our family or friends who are ready to receive it. Father’s Day is the most Dad-centric holiday we have in Canada. If you still haven’t bought anything for this Father’s Day, there’s still time. Here are…