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August 31, 2026
Installing WhatsApp on your phone: a step-by-step guide, no jargon
Your family says “message me on WhatsApp”, but the app is not on your phone yet. Here is how to install it calmly, and the one rule that keeps scammers out.
Read the articleAugust 27, 2026
My browser is showing all sorts of things: a 15-minute clean-up
Ads everywhere, a home page that changed on its own, an unfamiliar bar at the top? It’s almost never a virus. Here’s the tidy-up to do, calmly, in a quarter of an hour.
Read the articleJuly 29, 2026
A call from "Microsoft support"? Hang up — here’s why
A polite voice says your computer has a problem and offers to fix it remotely. Microsoft never calls like that: it’s a scam. Here’s how to respond, calmly.
Read the articleJuly 20, 2026
"Your computer is infected!" What to do when a scary pop-up appears
A red window flashes, an alarm sounds, a phone number appears. Take a breath: in the vast majority of cases, your computer is perfectly fine. Here’s what to do — and what not to do.
Read the articleJuly 19, 2026
How to make the text bigger on your phone or tablet
Squinting at your screen isn’t inevitable: two minutes of settings gets you comfortably readable text. On iPhone, iPad and Android.
Read the articleJuly 19, 2026
How to video call your grandchildren (FaceTime and WhatsApp)
Seeing their smiles instead of just hearing their voices: video calls are simpler than they look. FaceTime or WhatsApp — here are the two most common paths.
Read the articleJuly 19, 2026
Shutting down or restarting your computer: the right way
Holding the power button until everything goes dark? There’s a gentler way — and a simple restart fixes half of all computer problems. Here’s how, on Windows and Mac.
Read the articleJuly 19, 2026
How to turn on Wi-Fi on your iPad (and connect at home)
Your iPad’s Wi-Fi takes three calm steps to set up. Here’s the walkthrough — and where to find that famous password.
Read the articleJuly 18, 2026
Les cours de Théo launches in Montreal on August 3
Patient students, curious seniors, a free first lesson: in-home lessons start August 3, 2026, all across Montreal.
Read the articleJuly 15, 2026
Three simple reflexes to beat fraudulent emails
You don’t need to be an expert to stay safe: three reflexes are enough to avoid the vast majority of email scams.
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