Blog by Andy Baryer

Back to School is a great time to pick up some accessories. Here are my suggestions for the 2024 school year, all HandyAndy approved!

When the heat wave arrives, everyone wants an air conditioner. Here's what you need to know about buying an AC

The travel plans offered by Canadian carriers is expensive. Here's why you should use an eSIM instead.

An accessible smart home can help people living with disabilities manage their day-to-day life. Here's how you can build an accessible smart home with Alexa

The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for using their data to train ChatGPT. I discuss the implications of this lawsuit with Jason Pires on GlobalBC Morning News.

A look at the past year of Twitter (X) with Elon Musk as the owner. I joined the Jas Johal show with my analysis

Sports Illustrated caught using AI writers! I joined the Mike Smyth show to discuss my perspective and how AI is affecting my own writing.

Apple is introducing new features to protect iPhone users from theft. I join the Jas Johal show to discuss how it works.

I attended Amazon's annual Fall event where they announce new products for the holiday season. Here's

It'll soon be easier for people in Europe to charge their many mobile devices - starting next year, manufacturers will be required to provide universal cables. I shared my thoughts with GlobalBC Morning News

With rising inflation, parents are expecting to spend 10% less per child on back to school shopping. Here's some back to school tech on a budget.

I'm reviewing an electric mountain bike, the Aventon Aventure 2. It feels like cheating, but boy is this fun.

Back to school is the perfect time for a desk makeover. Watch as I add some new products from Kensington to my office desk setup.

I joined guest host Amy Bell on BC Today to discuss the big changes happening in social media

Meta has unveiled ‘Threads', Instagram's text-based conversation app. I chat with Global News Morning about whether it has what it takes to take on Twitter.

Instagram hacks for ransom are on the rise. I shared my thoughts on a GlobalBC News segment.

The European Union is urging big tech companies to put a label on AI-generated content in an effort to fight disinformation. I discusses that and more on GlobalBC Morning News

Spring cleaning isn't just limited to your living space. Here's how to do a spring cleaning for your digital life.

Update on the new vegetable pergola I built with a self-watering system.

Zoho has released a privacy centered web browser called Ulla to take on Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge