Author: Thomas Olsen

Dominican Republic’s Simple Guide to Lifelong Digital Skills

Dominican Republic’s Simple Guide to Lifelong Digital Skills Here’s something I never expected when I started working in Dominican youth education initiatives: the energy, adaptability, and hunger for digital know-how among young professionals today is, frankly, unmatched—and yet the educational system still struggles to consistently deliver foundational digital skills for […]

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Simple Guatemala Smart Home Automation: Comfort and Safety

Simple Guatemala Smart Home Automation: Comfort and Safety Last year, while helping a friend set up his new home just outside Antigua, I couldn’t help but notice the beautiful collision of old-world charm and modern possibility. The cobbled streets. The colonial facades. But inside—increasingly—there’s smart lighting, connected cameras, even voice-controlled […]

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Saint Vincent Kitchen Appliance Safety: Essential Tech Basics for Every Home

Saint Vincent Kitchen Appliance Safety: Essential Tech Basics for Every Home Ever plugged in a toaster and watched sparks fly—or worse, wiped up a pool of condensation under your fridge then wondered what could be wrong? I have. Actually (let me clarify!), that second one happened my first month renting […]

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Saint Vincent Kitchen Food Safety: 8 Essential Steps for a Healthy Caribbean Home

Saint Vincent Kitchen Food Safety: 8 Essential Steps for a Healthy Caribbean Home Ever found yourself in a steamy Saint Vincent kitchen, prepping saltfish—or maybe chopping up fresh callaloo from the local market—wondering, “Is this safe to eat raw?” Surprisingly, whether you’re a longtime resident or adventurous traveler, food safety […]

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Trinidad and Tobago’s Clear Guide to Setting Strong Passwords for Online Security

Trinidad and Tobago’s Clear Guide to Setting Strong Passwords for Online Security What’s the real cost of a weak password in Trinidad and Tobago? Here’s a stark truth: in 2022 alone, the Trinidad and Tobago Cyber Security Incident Response Team reported more than 1,400 cases of digital account breaches—many traced […]

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