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The REM is Coming And It’s A Game Changer for Montreal
Cool Free Windows Utilities to Use EVERYDAY
Network Time Protocol (NTP) – Computerphile
A Legacy of Engineers: Leatherman
A tour of the Leatherman manufacturing facility in Portland, Oregon.
Hey Insteon users!
Collection of latest information to help Insteon users transition to Home Assistant.
Source: Hey Insteon users!
Insteon is dead… What now?
In April 2022, Insteon servers shut down eliminating all access to hubs, apps and integrated controls. Listen to what HandyDadTV has to say about it.
The Ultimate Guide to SIP Phones
SIP represents the next generation of business phone systems and can even be overlaid directly on top of a company’s existing PBX, or private branch exchange, used to support traditional phone calls.
Source: The Ultimate Guide to SIP Phones
Canon EOS Webcam Utility Official Release
Canon’s EOS Webcam Utility now has an official release and supports a dozen new models.
Some Canon cameras can now upload images straight to Google Photos
Canon users can now upload photos directly from their cameras to Google Photos via WiFi.
Source: Some Canon cameras can now upload images straight to Google Photos
Panasonic mirrorless cameras now work as webcams
Lumix Tether for Streaming will let Panasonic owners use their cameras as webcams.
Introducing Messenger Rooms and More Ways to Connect When You’re Apart – About Facebook
New features make video chat and live video easier and more natural.
Source: Introducing Messenger Rooms and More Ways to Connect When You’re Apart – About Facebook
Asus announces new Google Meet hardware kits – 9to5Google
Video conferencing solutions have always been in high-demand, with Google for the past several years partnering on hardware bundles. Asus today announced their latest Google Meet hardware kit offerings.
Source: Asus announces new Google Meet hardware kits – 9to5Google
Google Meet Now Free For Everyone!
Premium video meetings. Now free for everyone.
We re-engineered the service we built for secure business meetings, Google Meet, to make it free and available for all.
Source: https://apps.google.com/meet/
How to use your DSLR camera as a webcam | Engadget
If you’re thinking of buying a webcam, here’s an option you may not have thought of. If you happen to have a DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera, you may be able to put it into service as a high-quality webcam. In some cases, particularly with select Canon, Nikon and Sony models on Windows, you might not even need any extra hardware at all.
5 reasons Google Meet is better than Zoom for the average person
Google Meet has been a solid video service for a while, but it’s been stuck behind the paywall of G Suite services. Now that Google is making it available to all, it’s got some very important advantages over Zoom.
Source: 5 reasons Google Meet is better than Zoom for the average person
Zoom vs. Microsoft Teams vs. Google Meet: Which Top Videoconferencing App Is Best?
Video calls have become the norm for consumers and businesses alike during the pandemic. We’ve tested all the services, and here’s how three of the top contenders stack up.
Source: Zoom vs. Microsoft Teams vs. Google Meet: Which Top Videoconferencing App Is Best?
Five Massive Screw-ups That Wouldn’t Have Happened If We All Just Used the Metric System
Almost every country in the world uses metric measurements. Every country except for the United States that is. It’s usually not a big problem. But there have been some close calls throughout history when people used metric instead of imperial, or vice versa with disastrous results.
Source: Five Massive Screw-ups That Wouldn’t Have Happened If We All Just Used the Metric System
Boost your home’s signal and style with Nest Wifi
Nest Wifi provides reliable Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home with a powerful router and a Wi-Fi point with the Google Assistant.
Proper WiFi For Home Automation
I stumbled across this YouTube channel this week, specifically regarding the use of commercial-quality networking equipment in you home. The approach in this video is exactly what I would recommend for anyone to properly set up their home network. It’s very similar to what I run at home.

Windows 10 will get a built-in Linux kernel this summer
How Blue LEDs Changed the World – Bloomberg TV
Do Micro Four Thirds cameras have a future?
With keyboard and mouse support on Xbox, Microsoft closes the gap on PCs
Wi-Fi Alliance® introduces Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6 is part of a new naming approach by Wi-Fi Alliance that provides users with an easy-to-understand designation for both the Wi-Fi technology supported by their device and used in a connection the device makes with a Wi-Fi network.
Is Gutenberg the End or a New Beginning for WordPress?
Is Gutenberg the right way forward for WordPress? In this post, Iain takes a look at the Gutenberg editor & its inevitable impact on users.
Source: Is Gutenberg the End or a New Beginning for WordPress?