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Welcome to the Yaadev Blog

Pull up a chair and have a browse! This is where I share ideas, tips, and stories about whatever’s caught my interest lately — an eclectic mix of technology, marketing, sustainability, solar power, and more. You’ll also find posts geared toward artists and realtors, drawn from my work helping clients in those fields.

Most of the articles here are original to the blog, though some later appear in Island Arts Magazine under my “Tech Talk” column. Topics range from hands-on how-tos to reflections on trends shaping how we live, work, and create.

I run a small web development shop on Vancouver Island and enjoy exploring new tools and ideas — and sharing what I learn along the way. Whether you’re a fellow tech enthusiast, an artist building an online presence, a realtor marketing listings, a small business owner, or just someone curious about the world, you’re in the right place.

The tone is casual, the topics are varied, and the goal is simple: to make tech and big ideas approachable for everyone. Enjoy — and feel free to reach out with ideas or questions!

Tech Talk is featured in Island Arts Magazine.

AI for Small Business
Simple Ways to Expand Your Business with Artificial Intelligence
Marketing

2025-05-30

Using AI Effectively to Expand Your Business

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of science fiction. For businesses today, whether large or small, AI is a practical tool that can

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Supporting Sustainability and Buying Canadian
A Natural Choice for Change
Sustainability

2025-04-01

Sustainability is no longer a fringe concern—it’s front and centre for many Canadians who want to make choices that support a healthier planet and stronger communities. Whether it’s the

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Maximizing Efficiency
Living with a 2019 Kia Niro PHEV and Solar Panels
Tech Talk

2025-01-29 Last Updated on: 2025-04-01

Introduction

Imagine driving 2,400 km on a single tank of gas while powering your home and vehicle with energy from the sun. For us, that’s not just a vision of the future—it’s our

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Creating a Kiosk System
Challenges and Solutions
Tech Talk

2024-10-13 Last Updated on: 2025-04-01

We are tackling an innovative project at the Bayside Oceanfront Resort and the McMillan Arts Centre (MAC)!

The resort is providing wall space in the public areas as a satellite gallery of the

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Ethical Use of AI in Content Generation
Navigating Universal, Societal, and Personal Ethics
Tech Talk

2024-08-01

Artificial intelligence (AI) in content generation has changed and revolutionized how we create and consume information. From automated news stories to creative writing and marketing, AI tools

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2024-05-23

Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer at Google X, acknowledges the potential of AI to solve complex problems but warns about the dangers of unchecked AI development. He believes that without

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Artificial Intelligence as an Art Critic
Can AI be used to critique a painting?
Tech Talk

2024-04-06 Last Updated on: 2024-05-03

In the last issue of Island Arts Magazine, I wrote about using AI responsibly. I received an email from Brian in Cobble Hill asking if Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be used to critique art.

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Using AI Responsibly
A Guide to Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence
Tech Talk

2023-12-15 Last Updated on: 2024-01-17

We had a couple of interesting comments on our Island Arts Magazine Facebook page after sharing an article from a recent issue. The commenters disagreed with the article's premise; one suggested

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Living with Solar
1 year later
Tech Talk

2023-10-26 Last Updated on: 2024-07-07

It was just over a year ago that we had solar panels installed on our roof. We were optimistic going in but it has exceeded our wildest dreams.

To recap, we had 20-455 watt panels installed in 2

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