Apple is set to host its much-anticipated “Awe-Dropping” event today, September 9, 2025, at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino. Every year this keynote shapes the direction of smartphones, wearables, and personal tech—and this year promises to be no different.…
Introduction In Alberta, we’re finally seeing our paper health cards make the leap into the digital age. If you’ve ever had to dig through your wallet or hope that your paper Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) card wasn’t crumpled,…
Introduction: The Canadian EV Moment he Canadian auto market is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation. Just five years ago, electric vehicles (EVs) were considered a niche choice, often associated only with early adopters in Toronto, Vancouver, or Montreal. Today, every major…
Setting up a home lab is exciting—but without proper planning, it can quickly become chaotic, inefficient, or even unsafe. Whether you’re experimenting with virtualization, networking, or containerized applications, these 10 tips will save you headaches and improve both performance and…
On September 5, 2025, Wealthsimple confirmed a serious data breach that exposed sensitive client information, including Social Insurance Numbers (SINs). For Canadians who trust fintech with their investments and banking, this news is a sobering reminder that even the most…
Cloud adoption in Canada has accelerated across industries—from fintech in Toronto to gaming studios in Montréal and manufacturing in Alberta. Yet as businesses evaluate where to place their workloads, a critical decision arises: Should we depend entirely on public cloud…
I’m excited to announce that my blog, ivalianski.online, now supports RSS feeds! That means you can subscribe once and automatically get updates whenever I publish a new post — no need to keep checking the site manually. Whether you’re on iPhone, iPad, Android,…
Running your stack in Canada isn’t just about shaving a few milliseconds off latency. For many Canadian organizations—especially those in finance, healthcare, education, public sector, or any business handling customer PII—data residency, network egress costs, predictable billing, and regional availability are make-or-break considerations. Below,…
The modern smart home security landscape is a crowded and often confusing space. For years, consumers have been faced with a difficult choice: opt for a low-cost, basic system that might compromise on quality and data security, or invest in…
Early Life in Minsk, Belarus I was born in Minsk, Belarus, with Cerebral Palsy, a condition that shaped my early life in profound ways. Growing up with CP presented both physical and social challenges, yet it instilled in me resilience,…
