I finally found a Copilot+ feature worth using, and my video calls look better for it
Windows Studio Effects is the video conferencing feature you probably aren't using, but should be.
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Netflix says it has used generative AI in about 300 titles
Netflix says generative AI was used in the production of roughly 300 titles on its platform. The company confirmed the figure during its second-quarter earnings report that was published on July 16. In the report, the company noted that generative AI is being implemented in all stages of the production process, from t...
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Your power strip isn't a surge protector — and it could cost you thousands
Surge protection is the feature you forget about until your expensive electronics remember it for you.
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Meta will now warn parents if kids discuss self-harm
Meta will now alert parents if their teen’s chats suggest they’re considering suicide or self-harm. The feature is now live in select markets, including Canada, ahead of a global launch by the end of the year. Using Meta AI, the company says its social media platforms will scan for signals that have been “developed wi...
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This NotebookLM workflow turned my newsletter graveyard into a searchable goldmine
Recall every newsletter idea with this free NotebookLM automation.
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The fastest slot on your motherboard is probably empty, and that's fine
One M.2 slot could quietly cut your GPU's PCIe lanes in half.
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We might finally get an OLED iPad mini, but with a maxi price tag
There are reports that a new iPad mini is arriving soon, but it could be pricier than before. According to a report from Bloomberg, a new redesign of the iPad mini with an OLED screen is expected to arrive this October alongside a suite of new Apple products like the foldable iPhone and new Apple Watch and […]
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I turned off 4 phone camera features and finally stopped getting blurry photos
Your phone's camera features are making your photos blurry — here's which ones to disable.
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Your Wi-Fi extender is making things worse, not better
That old Wi-Fi extender isn't doing it wrong; it just isn't right.
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U of T researchers say new AI model could help Canada fight wildfires
As wildfires rage in northwestern Ontario, one of Canada’s most prominent post-secondary institutions is looking to technology to help quell the flames. At the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS), researchers have developed an AI model called TankerVision that they say could help first respon...
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I changed my router's Wi-Fi channel, and suddenly Netflix stopped buffering
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Networking, Network Issues: I changed my router's Wi-Fi channel, and suddenly Netflix stopped buffering. 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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Dell's redesigned XPS 16 is almost the perfect Windows laptop — one thing holds me back
The Dell XPS 16 is back with a refined new design, but the keyboard might still trip you up.
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This open-source e-reader lets you actually own your books, unlike Kindle
Open Book Touch describes itself as a "liberated book for the people."
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I changed one Windows 11 sleep setting and my laptop's battery finally stopped draining at idle
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Windows, Windows Tips: I changed one Windows 11 sleep setting and my laptop's battery finally stopped draining at idle. 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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Corus is laying off Global News and Corus Radio employees
Corus Entertainment is laying off staff at Global News and Corus Radio. On Wednesday, The Western Standard reported that Corus is shutting down local news production in Calgary and Edmonton to transfer this work to its central Toronto hub. A Corus spokesperson confirmed the news to the publication, saying the cuts are...
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RIP: OnePlus pulls out of Canada and U.S.
Chinese brand OnePlus is pulling out of the global smartphone race. In a post on the OnePlus Community forum, the popular smartphone brand confirmed it will “conclude new product rollouts in North America.” OnePlus will continue to operate under its parent brand, Oppo, in China, but is also pulling out of Europe along...
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Confused about cables? This free Mac app can reveal their secrets
There’s a lot to love about USB-C cables, but trying to keep track of what my cables can actually do drives me nuts. Between the various USB and Thunderbolt standards, display output options, power, and more, it’s enough to make anyone a bit loopy. However, I recently learned about a handy free Mac app that […]
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This one tweak made my Linux PC closer to a Steam machine
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Linux, SteamOS: This one tweak made my Linux PC closer to a Steam machine. 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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