Windows 11 has a feature that decides which apps deserve full power, and it gets it wrong more than you'd think
That green leaf icon often means Windows throttled something without asking.
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NHL, DoorDash partner on ‘Puck Drop promotions,’ marketing
DoorDash and the National Hockey League (NHL) have announced a multiyear North American partnership that will name DoorDash the NHL’s Official On-Demand Delivery and Pickup Partner in both Canada and the US. The exclusive deal begins immediately and marks the service’s first NHL partnership. Under the agreement, DoorD...
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GM unveils new user interface redesign in its trucks
General Motors is introducing a new user interface (UI) to some of its vehicles, which the company says is “designed to bring state-of-the-art graphics, intuitive layouts, and deeply integrated intelligence directly to the cabin.” The new UI will come to GM’s light-duty pickup trucks first, which include the 2027 Chev...
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I removed Windows' built-in startup delay and my desktop became usable much faster
I turned off one Windows 11 setting and the sluggishness disappeared
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Your Samsung Gallery is ditching OneDrive for Google Photos, here's what changes
A fresh sync option appears in Gallery settings to send camera rolls to Google.
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CRTC approves Corus’ recapitalization plans
Corus is Canada’s largest independent broadcaster, and after some recent financial restructuring, it is no longer under the Shaw Family Living Trust’s control. Shaw and Corus have had a relationship since 1999. Shaw cut its corporate ties with Corus in 2019 when it sold off a huge stake in the broadcasting organizatio...
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Your Galaxy phone is hiding a setting that locks down USB debugging and here's how to unlock it
Auto Blocker has been blocking sideloads and USB debugging since 2023, with no explanation anywhere in the settings.
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Hands-on with iPhone 18 Pro and the new Apple Watches [SyrupCast]
In this week’s episode of the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup’s Editor-in-Chief, Jon Lamont and Devices Editor, Dean Daley, discuss the newly released Apple devices: the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, the Apple Watch Series 12, and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 (we already talked about AirPods 5 in last week’s podcast). Dean has been...
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I made Windows 11 feel faster without upgrading a single thing
Windows 11 lag isn’t a performance issue. It’s the animations and transparency.
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Telus data breach confusion caused by ‘technical issue’
Some Telus customers affected by a recent data breach say employees told them the email notification they received was fake and should be deleted. The email warned customers that “unauthorized individuals” had accessed their account information, including their name, billing address, and phone number, along with the l...
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I changed 3 display settings and finally got the monitor I paid for
Don't blame your new monitor until you check these three settings.
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iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, AirPods 5 now available in Canada
If you’ve been waiting for Apple’s new lineup of devices, the wait is over as the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12 and the AirPods 5 are now available. If you’re waiting for the iPhone Duo, you aren’t alone — I am too. Unfortunately, the $3K iPhone isn’t releasing until October 23. I’ve been […]
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Milwaukee’s 6 charger types are more confusing than its batteries
I'm positive that I have a negative chance of remembering which is which.
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Windows 11 can now rewind your whole PC, including the file you just created
System Restore is good, but this new feature is even better.
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I’ll never let my browser handle passwords again
Password managers are built into modern browsers, but you should not be using them
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Amazon Prime users can claim 2 free Kindle books this September thanks to a little-known program
Pulse-pounding thrillers, cozy romance, and true crime bonus reads, pick one for free!
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Project Hail Mary saved its best trick for the audiobook
This might make the audiobook the best version of the story.
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I watched the 4-hour Elon Musk doc, and it was horrifying
As I’ve been spending the past several days at TIFF 2026 seeing movies that really interested me personally, I figured I should also check out some that are particularly relevant to MobileSyrup. And really, of the nearly 300 films screening at the festival, is there anything as core to what we cover than Musk, a docum...
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