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How to clear your online search history

Want to keep your Internet searches private? Here’s how to clear your browsing history and tips to keep your activities confidential.

Fraudsters imitate the voice of your loved ones with AI

AI now makes it possible for scammers to realistically reproduce the voice of your loved ones. Find out how to recognize and protect yourself from vishing.

Taking photos at night with a cell phone: 6 tips for success

Check out our tips for taking stunning night shots with your phone, and find out which mobile devices tackle low-light conditions best.

iPhone 16: review and features

Find out what we think about the iPhone 16 and its new features, including Apple Intelligence, a set of artificial intelligence features built into the phone.

What cell phone to buy for a child?

Ready to equip your teen or tween with a mobile phone? Here are our recommendations and tips to help you find their perfect first device.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 review

Find out more about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and how it has improved over the previous model. Despite its compact size, this foldable smartphone won’t go unnoticed!

Samsung’s Galaxy AI now available on the Galaxy S23 and S23 Ultra

The artificial intelligence features of Galaxy AI are now available on the Galaxy S23 line and on Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 devices! Let’s take a closer look.

8 reasons to switch to VoLTE

VoLTE is the call-routing technology that follows 3G. Find out why switching to VoLTE is important and what benefits it provides.

From 1G to 5G+: A brief history of mobile networks

Here’s a quick look back at 50 years of evolving technology—from the first to the fifth generation of mobile networks—to better understand what lies ahead.

7 technological tips to reduce your mental load

Your mental load consists of the place in your mind permanently occupied by your responsibilities. To help ease this burden, here are seven tips that leverage valuable digital tools.

Winners: Top 10 most popular articles on the Community Blog

Over the years, your questions have been the inspiration for numerous blog articles. Here are the 10 most popular, by theme within the Videotron ecosystem.

Top Vacation Safety Tips

You’ll enjoy more your time away if you know that you, your loved ones, and your home are safe. Check out our safety tips and rest easy during your vacation!

10 tips to preserve battery life on your iPhone or Android device

Want to enjoy your phone for as long as possible before you have to plug it in? Check out the following tips to extend its battery life, so you can go about your day with peace of mind!

Locating your friends with your mobile phone

Your mobile phone can help you find your friends: learn how to share your location and ask your loved ones to share theirs.

How to avoid telephone fraud

Telephone and text scams are increasingly insidious. Learn how to recognize fraud to better avoid scams and find ways to reduce unwanted communications.

Technology and your health

Struggling to maintain a good physical activity routine? Here are four uses of technology that can increase your motivation, help you stay fit, and thrill your inner geek.

Four ways to secure your computer

Viruses, ransomware, phishing: let’s clear up a few cybersecurity concepts and look at four solutions that each take your protection up a notch.

Whatever happened to April Fools’ Day?

Read about the best pranks ever pulled by big tech companies for April Fool’s Day, and find out where the day stands now in the age of disinformation.

STIR/SHAKEN: When James Bond makes his way to your mobile phone

Let’s take a look at the story behind the STIR/SHAKEN standards to combat unsolicited calls, and how they relate to the famous secret agent.

Must-have travel apps

Your phone is the perfect travel companion—it never gets tired, follows you everywhere, and is always there to give you the info you need. Make the most of it with these handy apps. Bon voyage!

10 great tips for taking beautiful photos with your phone

These days, most people just take pictures with their cellphones. How can you take photos like a pro? Here are some tips to improve the quality of your photos.

Your mobile outdoors: 10 tips to protect your phone from the cold

As we all know, cellphones don’t like winter. Here are some tips for enjoying your phone in cold weather, no matter where you go or what you do.

How to clean up your digital life

Here are 7 tips to incorporate digital minimalism into your daily habits to spend more time on what really matters.

10 things to do when you get your new phone

Just bought a new phone? Here are a few tips to get off to a good start and not forget anything.

8 signs your mobile phone is dying

Your mobile phone is not working properly, but you’re reluctant to replace it? Here are 8 signs that it’s time to bid your old mobile phone farewell.

Armchair athletes, get ready!

We’ve got a few tips for you to make sure you have everything you need to watch your favourite sports and to ensure your TV experience lives up to your excitement. Get your remotes ready!

5G: Increased connectivity

Once implemented, 5G technology will bring benefits that will enhance our daily lives. It will improve connectivity capacity, allowing more devices to be connected simultaneously in the same location.

5G: the Speed of the Future

Once deployed, 5G technology will improve many aspects of our day-to-day lives that we may not be aware of thanks to its many benefits. One of them is its high speed, which propels us into the future.

5G: practically no latency

Once deployed, 5G will bring significant improvements to our daily lives. For example, its lower latency, combined with ultrafast speed, will allow for unprecedented instantaneous responsiveness.

How do I connect my computer to the Wi-Fi 6 of the new Helix Fi 2 gateway?

Follow the steps to connect your computer to the Wi-Fi of the latest generation of Helix Fi gateways.