Posts by Andrew @ She Think's I'm Cheap
How To Deal With Technology Outsourcing
You may have already heard or read about the controversy surrounding RBC’s decision to outsource technology jobs to an Indian firm. I must admit that when I read the article I thought to myself, why are they only speaking of these 45 jobs? As a technologist I have seen may “organizational redevelopments” as they are…
Read MoreGadgets And Travel Are Modern Day Status Symbols?
Maybe it’s because I work in technology but I’ve never thought of tablet computers and 3D TV’s as status symbols in today’s world. According to this article from the UK’s Dailymail these symbols have changed significantly from 20 years ago. It might have been enough to own a house with a 2 car garage…
Read MoreSmart Watches – All Hype or Innovative Product?
The smart phone has been around for several years now and has matured significantly since the days of the original iPhone. Is it just me or does the market seem to be getting saturated? The likes of Samsung, Apple, Google, Nokia and HTC are pumping out new models on a yearly basis. With all of…
Read MoreAre Road Trips Really Cheaper Than Flying?
Canadians love to escape the cold, dark and slushy days of winter in favor of warm, sunny destinations. One popular option is Florida. With it’s beautiful beaches, water parks, golf courses, theme parks and more, the state bursts at the seams with Canadians in the winter. The path to Florida is well worn with lots of daily…
Read MoreNine Ways To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft And Cyber Fraud
More and more of our personal information is ending up online these days. Social media has been a big privacy battle ground with several law suits aimed at Facebook in recent years. Other services like Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn and Pinterest are disseminating our personal information to millions of people around the world. Related: Why Electronic…
Read MoreWhat Will Our World Look Like In 2050?
I ran across a great infographic the other day which was originally put together by the BBC. It’s called “Tomorrow’s World” and it illustrates all the advancements that are at least somewhat likely in the next hundred years or so. I know what you’re thinking, “in the 60’s and 70’s they said I would be…
Read MoreHow Mobile Technology Can Improve Your Health
We’ve all read articles about gadgets that are supposed to help you get fit and improve your health. The real question is which ones are hype and which ones really work. There are wireless scales, performance monitoring devices that clip onto your sun glasses, smartphone apps and wearable sensors that monitor your sleep. A study…
Read MoreForget The Resort! Why You Should Travel For The Experience This Winter
Winter is now officially here and many Canadians are thinking about a trip to a sunny Caribbean destination to escape the ice, slush and snow. Destinations like Cuba, Mexico, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and many more are eagerly awaiting their snowbird clientele. Many of us will opt for an all inclusive resort where the food…
Read More2012 Tech Recap – Don’t Get Caught In The Upgrade Cycle
The holidays are coming to an end and 2013 is just around the corner. For my last post on B&E in 2012, I’m going to do a roundup of the some of the technology that came out this year. Lots of bloggers write articles on this subject like “the 10 best gadgets of the year”…
Read MoreBest Budgeting Apps To Manage Your Money
A reader wrote to me a couple of weeks ago and brought up the subject of mobile budgeting applications. He was wondering how to find the best budgeting apps amongst the huge number of options available. Since I’m sure a lot of people have the same issue, I thought I would cover mobile budgeting apps here on…
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