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Plugging in two devices makes your charger weaker than you think — here's the sneaky math

Your charger can power two gadgets at once but it just may not love either of them equally.

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I switched to network-level DNS filtering and freed up 2GB of RAM across all my devices

It takes a minute to configure, but it delivers savings across all your devices.

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I added humidity triggers to my thermostat's schedule and my AC finally makes sense

Running my air conditioning off a humidity set point helps maintain comfort.

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Streaming in Canada on Apple TV, Crave, Netflix and Prime Video [July 6-12]

Wondering what to watch on streaming? Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable new movies and TV shows. We typically focus on new content from Amazon’s Prime Video, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Paramount+ will be mentioned when relevant. Premium video-on-demand (PV...

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Ford’s latest anti-theft measure stops thieves from starting your car

Vehicle thefts are a growing problem in Canada, spurring automakers like Ford to introduce new features to help deter theft. Ontario’s Halton Regional Police reported some 1,402 vehicles stolen in 2024, up from 765 in 2021. Toronto Police Service’s auto theft dashboard reported 7,363 vehicles stolen in 2025. While dow...

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I finally learned the difference between Thunderbolt 5 and 4, and saved myself an upgrade

Thunderbolt 5 isn't worth the upgrade if your devices don't support it.

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Your power bank could get confiscated at the airport — check this first

A power bank's capacity determines whether it can fly. Here's what you need to know.

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I own both Ryobi 18V and 40V, and one simple rule decides which gets my money

Here's how I decide between the 18V and 40V versions of power tools.

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Rogers, Fido cut phone shipping fees amid CRTC scrutiny

Rogers and its sub-brand Fido have seemingly lowered their device shipping fees amid the ongoing scrutiny from the CRTC. Rogers started to charge a staggering $25 fee in 2024 to have the device shipped directly to your door — but the Rogers website now shows it’s $9. Interestingly, if you choose to have the phone […]

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A&W offering daily app-exclusive deals throughout the summer

A&W is running a big summer promotion featuring app-exclusive daily deals. From July 6 to August 16, those in Ontario can take advantage of the following deals: Monday — $3.99 Mama Burger Tuesday — $9.99 Teen Burger Combo Wednesday — $4.99 Masala Veggie Burger Thursday — $8.99 Cheddar Bacon Uncle Burger Friday — Free...

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Freedom offers Calgary Stampede-exclusive wireless deals

Quebecor-owned Freedom Mobile has launched some Calgary Stampede-only deals on some plans. Sent in by a reader, the plans appear to be Stampede-exclusive deals that you can only sign up for in person at Freedom’s booth in the marketplace. Here is the breakdown of the exclusive plans: $30/25GB for 18 months (reg. $35/m...

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Markdown is everywhere now, and its origin story is stranger than you think

One man's quest to create a universal language for online publishing leads to an unexpected revolution.

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