Ethernet cables have two types and only one is worth running through your walls
The overlooked detail that decides whether your install holds up.
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I disabled Google Play Services location tracking, and yes, apps still work fine
Turns out the easy switch doesn't exist. The real one just costs you a sharp photo location.
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YouTube keeps taking away your dislikes, and the reason isn't what you think
Is YouTube just trying to make the experience of watching videos more "intuitive," or is there something else going on?
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Nothing Ear (3a) now in Canada with ‘Audio Snapshot’ feature
Nothing’s Ear (3a) is now available in Canada. The new budget earbuds are available for $149.99, and come in white, black, yellow and pink. The Ear 3a has 32MB of built-in storage so you can capture audio directly through the earbuds. Do this by pinching both earbuds, and it’ll trigger the earbuds’ Audio Snapshot feat...
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7 weird PCIe cards do way more than just fill an empty slot
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Technology Explained, PCIe: 7 weird PCIe cards do way more than just fill an empty slot. 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 free Samsung Galaxy app unlocks the settings One UI keeps hidden
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Android, Samsung Galaxy: This free Samsung Galaxy app unlocks the settings One UI keeps hidden. 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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It's officially the end of an era for Adobe
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Creative, Adobe: It's officially the end of an era for Adobe. 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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You're using VLC wrong if you've never opened this menu
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Entertainment, VLC Media Player: You're using VLC wrong if you've never opened this menu. 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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If you paid for YouTube TV or DirecTV, Disney might owe you money
The lawsuit alleges Disney used its clout to drive up streaming prices
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Canadian iPhone users, PlayStation gamers more likely to use phones during sex: survey
A new Canadian survey has revealed some amusing data about the intersection between device use and sex lives. MedExpress Canada, a digital service that connects people with healthcare providers, surveyed 1,000 Canadian men about their screen habits before and during intimacy to gauge impacts on “arousal, performance,...
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I replaced Chrome five times, and each browser fixed a different complaint
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Browsers, Google Chrome: I replaced Chrome five times, and each browser fixed a different complaint. 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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Foldable iPhone will likely be in short supply at launch: report
If you’ve been interested in buying Apple’s long-rumoured foldable phone at launch, you might want to prepare yourself for some challenges. According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the phone — which is rumoured to officially be called the iPhone Ultra — will be in short supply during its expected late 2026 launch. In...
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I found the real battery drain on my Pixel — and it wasn't what I expected
I went looking for the app draining my battery in the background and found Android had been hiding the real menu the whole time.
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Samsung’s next foldables could cost a whole lot more
If you’re looking to buy one of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy foldable devices (including the rumoured new Ultra model), you’ll probably spend a bit more than before. According to the Korean publication Bloter, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8 are expected to see hefty price increases i...
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Excel’s MOD function is weird, but now I use it everywhere
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Productivity, Microsoft Excel: Excel’s MOD function is weird, but now I use it everywhere. 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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My 4K monitor was stuck at 60Hz until I learned which port (and which cable) actually carries 144Hz
Your monitor isn't lying to you — you just plugged it into the wrong port.
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I merged three mismatched drives into one big one, and Windows did it for free
Old drives, mismatched and forgotten, finally earned their keep.
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The best gallery app on Android isn't Google Photos — and it has never needed the internet to work
An app that does less on purpose, and that turns out to matter.
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