If you have Pioneer’s AppRadio 2 head unit installed in your car — and you own an iPhone 5 or latest iPod Touch — then you may have been suffering from a lack of functionality because of the move from the 30-pin connector to the new Lightning one Apple developed. Pioneer is finally coming out with a fix for this and you can expect to see it in a matter of weeks.

It might not be a stretch to say that satellite radio has just gone through a little bit of a makeover because of how listening to the content has changed. It used to be something you’d keep in the car or near a window at home. Some Internet functionality came in with certain speaker systems and the mobile apps a couple of years ago, but the Lynx from SiriusXM takes those things and brings them to a standalone device.

Satellite radio can be one of the most functional things you have installed in your car. It works almost wherever you go and offers up a pretty good selection of music and talk radio, depending on your preference. The Edge is a satellite radio unit that can work through a simple do-it-yourself setup, or as an integrated part of your car’s stereo system by ConnectPro technicians.

Breathe deeply. Don’t panic. Everything is going to be okay. That hole you’ve just knocked through your drywall? It’s entirely repairable. That crooked speaker mounted on your wall? You can take that down, grab a level, and reinstall it... and all those low-quality cables, they can always be replaced. Of course, you could’ve saved yourself this trouble if you had contacted Future Shop’s ConnectPro service. Let’s take a look at the most common problems which consumers encounter after purchasing a new home theatre system, and explore how ConnectPro can help save you from any further complications.

Audio power ratings can be some of the most ambiguous and confusing specifications to understand.  After all, there’s maximum power, nominal power, RMS power, continuous power, peak power, program power, and the list goes on.  Manufacturers have a habit of stamping big numbers on their product packaging because after all, big numbers sell products, right?  But bigger isn’t necessarily better, and hopefully, after we sift through some of the terminology and technical jargon, you will understand why.

Ahh…  that time of year is fast approaching. The time when the season turns, the air gets crisp… and parents gleefully send their young back to the halls of learning. Of course, we all want to give our kids the tools they need to get ahead in their education, and in this day and age the computer is more important than ever. From researching facts to polishing class presentations, these devices have become integral to how we learn, from grade school through to graduate work. And HOW we work has become more of a focus than ever before.

Proper placement of subwoofers is an important detail that often gets overlooked, or misunderstood.  The reality is locating a suitable location for subwoofers is crucial, and can make or break the overall performance of a sound system.  This often spurs the classic debate between husbands and wives of functionality over cosmetics, and let’s face it guys, more often than not it’s a losing battle (“I don’t understand why it has to go there.  Why can’t it go by the planter over there, or in a different room altogether?  It’s so big and ugly”).  And thus, the Man Cave was born.  But whether you and your significant other are sharing the living room, or if you have a basement nook all to yourself (with a well-insulated ceiling, I hope), with a little experimentation you can probably find a solution that benefits everyone.

Since first introducing us installers to their magic little black box in 2005, the geniuses at idatalink have revolutionized the way in which we integrate aftermarket security and remote starters with vehicles.  Prior to this revolution, multiple interface solutions were needed to cover different brands of vehicles, however the Montreal-based company has made it possible to cover the majority of auto manufacturers with just two modules.

There's a serious and growing issue I'd like to address today. While I'm normally light-hearted and tend to kid around a lot, this concern is near and dear to me, and it's no joke.

Recently, there have been growing reports of strange telephone calls claiming to be from Microsoft Tech Support, telling people that they have been monitoring the computer in question and have detected serious problems, including viruses and other errors. I have had customers report these calls to me, and have cautioned them strongly to simply hang up on ANYONE asking them to sit at their computer. And then, just the other night, I had the dubious pleasure of receiving such a call myself! Please, allow me to share...

It’s highly likely that many of you, like me, are responsible for technical support of your families’ computer systems and internet connection.

 Earlier today I found a great little microsite (by Google) that’ll help you support your parents with their online issues.

One of the big news items of the past week has been the attempted terrorist bombing of a Detroit-bound plane and the subsequent security restrictions on air travel. Right now, we're in a transition from a period where many travelers brought only carry-on baggage to now when, for the time being, we can't carry anything on. Yes, I know that these rules are only for U.S.-bound passengers for the moment, but I have a sneaking suspicion that even in Canada we're going to see some new rules come into effect shortly. So, if you need technology for work, play, vacation, etc. what's the best thing to do to travel with tech?