I enabled a hidden Windows GPU mode, and my games run smoother now
Your GPU is probably communicating the slow way — here's how to fix it in 5 minutes.
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Try out Samsung Galaxy AI at BTS tour Toronto stop
Samsung Canada is partnering with BTS. When the K-pop boy band’s ‘BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’ hits Toronto on August 22 and 23, Samsung will host the ‘Samsung Galaxy & BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’ activation experience. In partnership with Hybe, the on-site activation will let attendees “get hands-on with incredible feature...
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Apple Music to add AI labels to songs later this year
Apple Music will introduce a “Made With AI” label for songs later this year. In an email sent to industry partners that was viewed by The Hollywood Reporter, Apple noted that this new disclaimer will be used to signify whether a “material portion” of a song’s content has been generated using AI. This follows the servi...
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5 things I put NFC tags on so I never have to remember them again
My smart home runs on stickers that cost less than a coffee.
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I turned on my browser's privacy features, and my VPN became almost redundant
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Security, Browser: I turned on my browser's privacy features, and my VPN became almost redundant. 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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Google Slides just got a built-in video recorder that actually edits for you
Google Vids can now automatically identify filler words and awkward pauses when recording presentation in Google Slides
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Xreal surpasses 10,000 reservations for Aura smartglasses
Xreal is announcing that reservations for Xreal Aura have surpassed 10,000 globally, showing that people, besides myself, are very interested in this next-generation of smartglasses. The initial $99 (C$136) reservation offer for a $199 (C$274) credit at launch has already sold out; however, you can still reserve early...
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I replaced Drive's folder sync with a 12-line rclone job and it does more than Google ever did
Turning a background process I had always trusted blindly into one I could read.
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I got Ethernet across my house without running a single cable
One Starlink mesh node turned its wireless connection into a network jack for an entire room.
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Award-winning Canadian developer of South of Midnight now independent from Xbox
Montreal-based Compulsion Games is officially independent once more. The Canadian South of Midnight developer confirmed to GamesBeat that it has successfully negotiated with Xbox to separate from the gaming giant after being acquired by it in 2018. Xbox has been laying off thousands of employees as part of a wider com...
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I stopped judging my Wi-Fi by the signal bars — this number tells me much more
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Networking, Wi-Fi: I stopped judging my Wi-Fi by the signal bars — this number tells me much more. 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 3D printed a working PCB instead of ordering one — it's easier than you think
Your 3D printer can etch circuits now. Copper tape does the rest.
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Alexa+ is now free on Fire TV, but Google TV is already better — even without Prime
Many of Amazon’s Alexa+ features are now available for free on Fire TV, but we still prefer the Google TV and Gemini combo.
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Google is cracking down on Android apps that use too much memory
Google is now getting tougher on Android apps that use a lot of memory. In a blog post, the company says Android 17’s per-app memory limits will expand to more devices over the coming year, ranging from devices with 4GB to over 16GB of RAM. Essentially, if the app reaches its allocated limit, the system […]
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What to check out at Fan Expo Canada 2026
Canada’s biggest pop-culture event is nearly upon us. Fan Expo Canada returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from August 27-30, celebrating the likes of comics, movies, TV and gaming. As we do every year, we’ve rounded up some of the biggest programming to check out, especially on the gaming and streaming fron...
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I use these Windows commands to solve internet problems that restarting my router won't
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Windows, Windows Tips: I use these Windows commands to solve internet problems that restarting my router won't. 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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Google’s Pixel 11 series is now available in Canada
The Pixel 11 series is now available in Canada and in other markets around the world. The new lineup includes the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. However, Google’s Pixel Watch 5 is also available today, but if you’re on the hunt for the Pixel Tag […]
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Apple TV's best drama is so unwatched that its creator says the ending depends on you
'Pachinko' may be the best show on Apple TV, so why is it having trouble getting renewed?
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