4 Android features that made returning to iPhone feel like a downgrade
Seventeen months later, four things are keeping me from going back to the iPhone, and none of them are the camera.
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A Google Home bug is randomly turning on smart lights
A strange bug in the Google Home iOS app is turning on smart lights whenever the app is opened, not long after a recent update rollout. According to u/MST-1229 on the r/googlehome Subreddit, even launching the Google Home app on iOS can cause connected smart lighting devices (including dimmers, bulbs, and LED strips)...
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Before Valve bet on Linux gaming, one company risked everything on it
Getting big PC games onto Linux once required the kind of optimism normally reserved for lottery tickets and startup founders.
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Firefox has a panic button for runaway tabs and almost nobody uses it
Take control of Firefox memory before your browser slows to a crawl.
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2026 ASUS Strix SCAR 18 launches in Canada with a hefty price tag
Asus (ROG) has announced the launch of the 2026 ROG Strix SCAR 18 in Canada. According to the press release, the laptop is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 2.7 GHz processor and either an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 or 5090 Laptop GPU, with a sustained maximum total system power of 320W. […]
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YouTube has made it even harder for you to get monetized
YouTube has confirmed changes to its Partner Program that allow creators to monetize their channels and has also teased expansions to its Premium Lite subscription. In both a blog post and a video, the Google-owned platform outlined the first major change to the Partner Program requirements in a while. Now, in order t...
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I stopped using Samsung Messages after it got discontinued, but this developer brought it back
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Android, Samsung Galaxy Tips: I stopped using Samsung Messages after it got discontinued, but this developer brought it back. 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 built the Google Photos alternative I actually control
This step-by-step guide turns a spare computer into a private photo server, using Terminal and Docker.
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Ryobi sells 18V and 40V yard tools, and most homeowners only need one
Here's how to decide what voltage Ryobi tools you should get for your yard.
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Sony shows off Marvel’s Wolverine-themed PS5 bundle
Marvel’s Wolverine is only a month away, and Sony has now revealed that new accessories, console bundles, covers, and controllers will be released alongside the game. Now, the main thing shown off in a PlayStation Blog post is a Battle Yellow limited edition bundle. This bundle includes a black-and-yellow Wolverine-th...
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These Windows features can write far more to your SSD than Fast Startup
Your SSD may be busier than Task Manager makes it look, and Windows has several enthusiastic writers.
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This genius forgotten superhero show beat the Marvel Cinematic Universe at its own game
Want to get lost in a complicated world of heroes, villains, and jokes about inadequacy?
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Excel works backwards from the answer you want, and it changed how I plan
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Productivity, Microsoft Excel: Excel works backwards from the answer you want, and it changed how I plan. 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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Your console's NAT label is lying to you — here's what it actually means
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Networking, Network Tips: Your console's NAT label is lying to you — here's what it actually means. 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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5 sites packed with useful things you can 3D-print today
Never mind the dragons and skulls, these sites are full of brackets, bins, and broken-part fixes.
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5 Windows defaults quietly costing you speed
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Windows, Windows Tips: 5 Windows defaults quietly costing you speed. 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 3DS XL was collecting dust until I hacked it — now I use it more than my Switch
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Entertainment, Gaming Console: My 3DS XL was collecting dust until I hacked it — now I use it more than my Switch. 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 off 4 Windows settings and my Wi-Fi jumped from 330 Mbps to 730 Mbps
My gigabit Wi-Fi was stuck at a third of what I paid for, but four tweaks later, it's finally earning its keep.
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