Your PC probably shipped with these 3 BIOS settings off, and performance pays the price
I turned on 3 BIOS settings and my PC suddenly felt twice as fast.
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Check your bill: Rogers, Fido raising wireless rates by $5 next month
Rogers wireless customers are getting hit with price hikes starting next month, according to notices that went out to Rogers and Fido subscribers on recent bills. Several Rogers and Fido customers took to social media to complain about the incoming price hikes. Most of the increases are about $5 per month, tho some pe...
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I don't code at all, but Claude Code still became my most-used tool
The terminal was less intimidating than I expected. The name was the real barrier.
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Deborah Ann Woll on big Daredevil and God of War returns, favourite parts of Canada
As someone who’s been a part of multiple beloved franchises, Deborah Ann Woll has no doubt seen her fair share of pop-culture conventions over the years. And yet, you might be surprised to hear that the True Blood, Daredevil and God of War actress considers Game Con Canada (GCC) in Edmonton to be one of her absolute f...
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Your translation app sends everything to the cloud, but this one keeps it all on your phone
Apple Translate isn't the best or most versatile, but it can run entirely on-device.
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NotebookLM became twice as useful once I paired it with these free tools
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Productivity, Obsidian: NotebookLM became twice as useful once I paired it with these free tools. A dica foi registrada para consulta rápida, com link para a publicação original e contexto suficiente para decidir se vale abrir o material completo.
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I tested four free streaming apps for a month and one crushed the rest
I tested the top free streaming apps for 30 days and one had 80% of what I watch.
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I plugged my Galaxy into a monitor after One UI 8.5, and DeX surprised me
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Android, Samsung DeX: I plugged my Galaxy into a monitor after One UI 8.5, and DeX surprised me. A dica foi registrada para consulta rápida, com link para a publicação original e contexto suficiente para decidir se vale abrir o material completo.
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My smart home could unlock the door for me, and I'll never let it
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Smart Home, Security Tips: My smart home could unlock the door for me, and I'll never let it. A dica foi registrada para consulta rápida, com link para a publicação original e contexto suficiente para decidir se vale abrir o material completo.
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I turned on encrypted DNS in my phone settings and stopped needing a VPN
Encrypted DNS stops your carrier from tracking you — and it's already built into your phone.
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6 jobs for the old phone in your drawer that beat buying a gadget
If you have an old phone collecting dust in a drawer, charge it up and if it works, use it for one of these purposes instead of buying a new gadget.
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The notes app that finally stuck for me has no sync, no AI, and nothing to fiddle with
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Productivity, Note-Taking Apps: The notes app that finally stuck for me has no sync, no AI, and nothing to fiddle with. A dica foi registrada para consulta rápida, com link para a publicação original e contexto suficiente para decidir se vale abrir o material completo.
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I used a phone with a silicon-carbon battery, and now I get why Apple and Samsung won't
I dived into all the reasons brands are steering clear of silicon-carbon battery tech.
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Windows' fastest file copier has no window, and it shipped in 1997
If your favorite Windows utility has rounded corners, you're probably not using the fastest one.
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6 search engines that find the internet that Google forgot
Google is still king, but it is no longer the best tool when I want to wander.
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I finally learned what the Ultra96 label means, and most people are about to overpay for HDMI
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Technology Explained, HDMI: I finally learned what the Ultra96 label means, and most people are about to overpay for HDMI. A dica foi registrada para consulta rápida, com link para a publicação original e contexto suficiente para decidir se vale abrir o material completo.
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mAh is the worst way to compare power banks — this overlooked spec tells the truth
Comparing batteries by this metric is a bit like judging cars by cup holders.
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I wasted years optimizing my SSD for nothing — Windows was already doing it
I was making Windows slower, and the drive was barely benefiting.
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