2015
The Bose QC25 are the best noise cancelling headphones money can buy
I want to start of this review by clearly stating that I am not a Bose fanboy. I don't automatically recommend all of their products just because they carry the Bose name. I tested 19 headphones for this review. Noise cancelling headphones are the only options for frequent travellers looking for small oasis in an otherwise jungle of airports, taxis and urban sprawl. When I recommend a pair of noise cancelling headphones, it is a job I take very seriously. Having said all of this this, the Bose QC25 noise cancelling headphones are the best choice for anyone frequent user of planes, trains or any urban dweller looking to create a little oasis of silence.
7 non verbal mistakes people make during interviews
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”]Image by Quinn Dombrowski used under Creative Commons License [/caption] Non-verbal communication can actually make up 70% of the message your are transmitting. It is much more powerful than verbal communications but much more difficult to control. Having performed hundreds of interviews, I have a list of the biggest non-verbal blunders I have notices during interviews that I wanted to share with you. Too much or too little eye contact - Not enough eye contact and it conveys lack of interest or low self confidence.
The internet's bad security is YOUR fault
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”]Image by Nick Carter used under Creative Commons License [/caption] As a security expert, my biggest security risk (in the corporate world) is people. I can buy the best technology and write the most efficient processes but if people get sloppy, everything falls apart. Security and convenience (simplicity) are on opposing ends of the spectrum. Ultimate security means no convenience and ultimate convenience means no security. Did I mentioned that only through good security can you get good privacy?
Attacked by the Internet of Things
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”]Image by JD Hancock used under Creative Commons License [/caption] In the last 30 days, I participated to 2 CIO conferences (Montreal and San Francisco) and interestingly heard similar questions from executives about the security risks and dangers of Internet of things devices. Are they really that dangerous? When I talk about Software as a Service, most readers think of the Google computer cloud, Amazon Web Services or Microsoft's Azure cloud platform. What never gets mentioned is the new breed of Attack as a Service providers.
China bans Apple, McAfee, Cisco, Citrix and more for state purchase
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”]Image by Gidzy used under Creative Commons License [/caption] Reuters is reporting (link) that the Chinese government has removed several prominent US tech companies from its authorized vendor list meaning government (state) departments or entities are no longer authorized to purchase them. This change isn't surprising considering all of the Snowden leaks about NSA spying. Reuters does mention that some of its unnamed sources said this change is being done to encourage organizations to buy locally rather than for security concerns.
Satechi magical bluetooth buttons
Consumers demand ease of use, power and immediate gratification. Sure the smartphone has simplified our lives but we demand that it become even easier. Satechi believes it has the answer with its Bluetooth Button Series. The Bluetooth Button Series is a set of 3 small circular aluminium bodied buttons that pair to your smart device via bluetooth and trigger a particular built in function (SIRI, Camera shutter, etc). They work with IOS (iphone, Ipad mini, iPad Air) and Android devices.
Kindle Unlimited finally comes to Canada
Canadians are use to being treated like second class citizens. We often watch our american neighbours get all the cool services while we live in the stone age. Maybe it's not that bad but it is pretty bad. Now Amazon has finally opened up it's Kindle Unlimited service to all Canadians. This means for $9.99, you can read any book from its 750,000 book digital library. What kind of books so they offer? Think of title like Harry Potter, Flash Boys, etc.
Amazon offers $140 worth of Android Apps for free
Everyone Android users should know that Amazon generously offers one Android app for free everyday. Some days the offering is a wonderful deal, other times it is a waste of bandwidth. Amazon currently has a promo where it is offering $140 worth of software for free, gratuitement, gratis, kostenlos, pou gratis, grátis, бесплатно Some of the apps carry regular prices up to $19 so get them while they are free. Some of the more attractive ones are: Officesuite Pro 8 Cut The Rope: Experiments Relax Melodies Premium Runtastic Pro GPS doodle Jump Longman Dictionary Pocket Yoga How can you access this wonderful trove of freebies?
Should you buy the Olloclip or the Moment Lens?
“The Best Camera Is The One That’s With You” — Chase Jarvis I have had "real" dSLR cameras for the last 8-10 years but there are many situations where the only camera with me is my smartphone or it is the camera that is the most convenient to use. Unlike many smartphone users where this becomes their only camera, my smartphone is my supplemental camera. I believe in using the right tool for the right job. I have bought 30-50 different lenses over the years but the two that I have consistently come back to are the Olloclip and the Moment Lens.
Nova photos iPhone Flash review
Before I start the review about the actual device itself, I want to take a step back and talk about why you may want an external flash for your smartphone (iPhone or Android). The importance of Flash in photography Every hobbyist and professional photographer knows and understands the technical fundamentals of a camera (ISO, Shutter, Aperture, etc). But even with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of photography, your picture will only look Mehhhh! Truly beautiful photos are works of art and are snapshots of how the photographer sees the world.
Energizer offers recycled high capacity batteries
Energizer has release a new line of "Eco" branded alkaline batteries that contain 4% recycled material. While speaking to the Wall Street Journal, Michelle Atkinson, the Chief Marketing Officer admitted that there is a problem related to recyclers not processing alkaline batteries right now. Energizer hopes that by creating economic value for this recycling, they can jump start this new line of business for recyclers. Why aren't alkaline batteries being recycled today Companies stopped using mercury in the mid 90s therefore most jurisdictions allow consumers to simply discard them with their normal household trash.
Google Tip 11 : Company executive Search
You want to know who the CEO of Bombardier is so you ask Google "CEO of Bombardier" and it answers with the above. You can use this same search for countries "prime minister of Canada" <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/903e92d071.jpg" alt=""> Or for sports teams "commissioner of the NHL" <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/64a5421704.jpg" alt="">
Google Tip 10 : Google as a quick calculator
You're at your desk and need to perform a quick math calculation but can't find a calculator nearby? Type "Calculator" in the Google Search box and voila. You get a real interactive working calculator in your browser. You can also enter a calculation in the Google search field <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/fbe0723344.jpg" alt=""> Or enter some basic algebraic equation <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/74cc8937f3.jpg" alt="">
Quote about calm
Gravity is the source of lightness, Calm, the master of haste. A lone traveller will journey all day, watching over his belongings; Yet once safe in his bed he will lose them in sleep. The captain of a great vessel will not act lightly or hastily. Acting lightly, he loses sight of the world, Acting hastily, he loses control of himself. A captain can not treat his great ship as a small boat; Rather than glitter like jade He must stand like stone.
Google Tip 9 : Google as a Tip Calculator
You just ordered pizza and want to find out how much you need to tip the delivery guy. Go to Google and search for "Tip calculator" Enter your information and voila.
Google Tip 8 : Ask for a specific event date
You know there is a Secretary day but can't remember when? Ask Google. Search for "Secretaries day" and voila. You can search for historically significant dates such as "When did WW2 start" <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/5a9d1b5647.jpg" alt=""> You can ask for dates related to important people such as "When what John a MacDonald born" <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/0a35edecff.jpg" alt="">
Google tip 7 : Google Search does a barrel roll
Do any google search you want then type "Do a barrel roll" and watch the entire Google search results page turn around.