Wi-Fi connections at GBC are an on-going problem
George Brown is adding access points to increase wireless accessibility
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$1 textbooks an alluring, illegal option
Sites are offering prices for illegal book copies that bookstores can’t match
Protect your private data
For those interested in a little extra data security, here are a few suggestions
Top George Brown College social media tips
Students love using social media and it can be a little overwhelming trying to navigate through all of the different places where students talk to each other; So here’s our guide to social media at George Brown.
CampusGrids app a promising combination
A group of Ontario students recently launched Campusgrids, a new social app for post-secondary students. While it’s still in its infancy in terms of active users, its features make it a very promising tool. While George Brown College (GBC) offers its own app, Campusgrids offers a considerably different product with different functions. George Brown’s app…
Finding your ideal hook-up app
The hottest hook-up apps for students OKCupid Quickmatch OKCupid seems to be the standard go-to dating/hookup tool for students. While it’s ostensibly a dating site, the relatively new “quickmatch” function operates much like Tinder and facilitates similar casual interaction. However, it differs in that it also provides a match score and generally features more…
New research measures performance of Green Buildings
Tom Ingram Gradzette WINNIPEG (CUP)—Green construction is booming. A recent report predicts strong growth in the green building market over the next three years, and recent government initiatives (like the government of Manitoba’s Green Building Policy, which requires all government-funded buildings to meet certain efficiency parameters) are solidifying the push toward sustainable construction.
Supreme court affirms right to online privacy
Sean Brady The Omega Student Newspaper Ω KAMLOOPS, B.C. (CUP) – The Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling in R. v. Spencer came on June 13, following Spencer’s arrest and conviction in 2007.
Digifest brings international digital designers to Toronto
Digifest – Toronto’s international festival showcasing digital creativity and design will take place from May 8-10 at the innovative Corus Quay building at Toronto’s waterfront.
Review: Sennheiser G4ME ONE PC gaming headset
Sennheiser recently sent The Dialog its G4ME ONE PC Gaming headset to take for a test run. What I found was that while the headset provided beautiful sound and incredible comfort, its designation as a PC gaming headset seemed a little off the mark.
Great apps for students
We’ve assembled this list to help you load up your mobile device with apps designed to help support your learning, whether it be for your specific program or for keeping all of your work together and on-track.
Eight tips to record videos like a pro with an iPhone
During the 76th national conference in Edmonton held by Canadian University Press (CUP), the Edmonton Journal’s photojournalist Ryan Jackson showed us how to enhance our video skills without having to go through an entire school program.