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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I don't do any work outside without this gadget
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Entertainment, Headphones: I don't do any work outside without this gadget. 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 found this Android Auto feature so useful it made me switch from CarPlay
I find the news audio implementation much nicer via Android than iOS.
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Android will get third-party app stores, but Canadians have to wait
The next steps for third-party app stores on Android phones are here, as Google has launched a dedicated page for the Play Catalogue Access Program. Basically, this program will allow third-party Android app stores to access the Play Store’s app catalogue starting on July 22. It has also notified developers that the a...
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North America’s largest Japan festival returns to Ontario in one month
Japan Festival Canada returns to Mississauga’s Celebration Square from August 14-16, and admission is once again free. As the largest Japanese cultural event in North America, attendees can expect Japanese performances, cuisine, vendors and more. Headlining Japan Festival Canada 2026 is a performance by popular singer...
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Everyone fights over 1Password vs. LastPass and ignores the better pick
One password manager answers a question the popular ones dodge.
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Google teases rumoured ‘Pixel Glow’ on upcoming phones
Last week, Google announced that it will launch the Pixel 11 series on August 12. Now, the company is teasing its highly rumoured Pixel Glow. If you head to the Google Store, you will see a teaser for the Pixel 11 that emphasizes the rumoured ‘Pixel Glow’ feature that will be on the back of […]
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This is the easiest and quickest way to get started with any AI agent
I asked Claude for a guide to run AI locally on my Mac Mini, then let Cowork skip it and just build the thing.
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Windows 11's design is broken until you use this free tool to finish what Microsoft left incomplete
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Windows, Windows 11: Windows 11's design is broken until you use this free tool to finish what Microsoft left incomplete. 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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