Category Archives: Technology

The 2nd Annual Ottawa ComicCon

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

It’s that time of the year again here in Ottawa. The tulips are blooming, the skies are blue and recently our fair city’s fangirls and fanboys – including yours truly – donned their capes, masks and spandex underwear and headed … Continue reading →

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How to Create a Kick-ass Kickstarter in Five Easy Steps

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

Do you have a great idea for a project? Maybe you’re looking to publish a book, make a movie or record your band’s very first album? If so, you might just consider launching your very own Kickstarter. If you haven’t … Continue reading →

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How to stay productive on the go

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

We live in a fast-paced world. It’s hard to get work done when you have to be in six different locations in one day. Luckily, technology helps us stay productive while we’re out and about. Here is what you need … Continue reading →

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The Power of YouTube Shines at Playlist LIVE

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

Last week, I had the privilege of attending Playlist LIVE in Orlando, Florida. Not only did I escape the cold, “spring” weather here in Ottawa, I also learned a lot about the influence that YouTube has on its users.

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6 Simple Ways to Shoot Better Smartphone Videos

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

These days you can’t swing a USB cable around a BestBuy without hitting the latest state-of-the-art video camera. As a new father, I’ve been shooting a diaperload of baby videos starring my four-month old son Ignacio. Unfortunately, I don’t have … Continue reading →

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The Top 5 FREE Winter Apps

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

I’m not sure what it’s like where you live, but here in the snowy wastes of Ottawa, Ontario (home to Corel’s corporate headquarters), one thing in certain: Old Man Winter is one miserable sack of road salt. The fact is, … Continue reading →

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Corel partners with Intel to give users more choice

Posted on February 1, 2013 by

Let’s face it, no one wants to be told what to do. We have an innate sense of rebellion when we are given orders (remember your mom telling you to clean your room?). We want options and the ability to … Continue reading →

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The Top Tech Trends of 2013

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

Unless you own a Harry Potter-style crystal ball or a DeLorean (with prerequisite time travelling flux capacitor) chances are the future is pretty difficult to predict. That’s doubly true when it comes to technology, which tends to change faster than … Continue reading →

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What I Learned in a Nutshell at CES 2013

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

CES has come and gone and I was one of the lucky ones who attended (for the second time). This year, with no product launches to promote, my experience was quite different than the last. Instead of the usual show … Continue reading →

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A fresh perspective: The relationship between Corel and social media

Posted on December 13, 2012 by

Hello Corel Blog readers! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Michaela Schreiter, and I am a new employee at Corel’s head office in Ottawa, Canada. What’s my role you ask? I will be in charge of Corel’s social … Continue reading →

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