I stopped leaving Google Maps to research places; Ask Maps does it now
Now I can figure out whether a place is worth my time without leaving Google Maps to do the extra research somewhere else.
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Google limits free and AI Plus access to some Gemini models
Google will soon add limits to which Gemini models free and AI Plus members are able to access. As spotted by 9to5Google, the tech giant has updated its support page to mention these new limitations. Starting Oct. 9, free Gemini users will only be able to use Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite, while AI Plus subscribers will be […]
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My phone was blocking calls I actually wanted until I changed 4 settings
These Samsung call-blocking settings reject legitimate calls alongside spam.
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I stopped chrome from restoring my old tabs, and it made a huge difference
Turning off one Chrome setting gave me a cleaner, calmer browser.
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Asus Googlebook 14 first thoughts: Great hardware, meh software
Asus has launched its Googlebook 14 laptop in Canada, available now starting at $1,799. The new laptop is one of several Googlebook devices, which run the poorly named GooglebookOS, a strange amalgamation of Android and ChromeOS boasting a bunch of ‘smart’ Gemini features. I’ve got my hands on one of Asus’ Googlebook...
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My old Fire TV Stick felt really slow until I changed these settings
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Entertainment, Amazon Fire TV: My old Fire TV Stick felt really slow until I changed these settings. 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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These Android settings helped my phone last longer between charges
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Android, Android Tips: These Android settings helped my phone last longer between charges. 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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Snap Spectacles don’t have a Canadian release, but still worth keeping an eye on
At Snapdragon Summit 2026, which Qualcomm flew me out to, I got the opportunity to try out the new Snap Specs for about 25 minutes. While we still don’t know about Canadian availability, I definitely wanted to try out these new smart glasses that have a US$2,195 (C$3,107) price tag. I’ve spent several years with […]
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I stopped partitioning my drive and freed up 36GB just by reorganizing
Partitioning your C: drive doesn't make much sense. Instead, try moving your files around.
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Big gaming expo returns to Ontario this month
Video Game Live Expo (VGLX) is coming back. After a successful inaugural show last year, the gaming convention will once again be held in Mississauga — this time from Oct. 24-25 at the International Centre. Organized by XP Gaming (the XP Game Summit business conferences), VGLX brings together all sorts of gaming progr...
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Cartridge printers trap you with the razor-and-blades game — refillable ink breaks it
You might balk at the high price of a refillable ink printer, but these cartridge-free devices are worth every penny.
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The most neglected key on your keyboard is becoming a Windows 11 Shortcut
A tiny keyboard key gets a practical role in Windows 11, shortening deep folder journeys and speeding up troubleshooting.
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The one power tool mistake that convinced me to go cordless for good
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Home, power tools: The one power tool mistake that convinced me to go cordless for good. 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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One lightweight launcher made my old Fire TV feel newer than Amazon’s update did
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Entertainment, Amazon Fire TV: One lightweight launcher made my old Fire TV feel newer than Amazon’s update did. 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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Those bars on your Ryobi battery don't mean what you think they do
Ryobi battery packs have 4 charge level indicators, but what do they really mean?
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I tried iOS 27's biggest CarPlay upgrades, and one of them I’ll use every day
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Apple, iPhone: I tried iOS 27's biggest CarPlay upgrades, and one of them I’ll use every day. 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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This Google Photos feature gave me 10GB back for the files I actually need
This Google Photos feature can give you much-needed Android storage back without making you sort through hundreds of photos and videos one by one.
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I tried 4 iPhone Duo fold animations on my Galaxy Z Fold 8, and only one worked
Apple's best foldable trick turns out to be software, which on a Galaxy apparently means a lot of debugging menus.
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