4 things that control how fast your USB-C connection actually is (and how to check)
USB-C is the universal connector, now, so why is it so hard to figure out how fast it'll be?
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Nintendo reveals The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2
Following a series of rumours, Nintendo has announced a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2. Nintendo closed out its latest Direct presentation with a brief look at the game, which was largely just a narrated cinematic before we see a highly detailed version of Young Link. No actual gamepla...
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The fastest photo editor on my Windows PC doesn't need installing
This editor is proof that software doesn't need a gym membership to be powerful.
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I carry this free Windows tool on a USB drive — it's the fastest way to find what's wasting space on any PC
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Windows, Windows Apps: I carry this free Windows tool on a USB drive — it's the fastest way to find what's wasting space on any PC. 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 cloud workspace gives your laptop the GPU it never had
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Productivity, Graphics Card: This cloud workspace gives your laptop the GPU it never had. 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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Your RAM might be running in single-channel mode — here's how to check in 10 seconds
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Technology Explained, Computer Memory: Your RAM might be running in single-channel mode — here's how to check in 10 seconds. 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 didn't know my phone could do this until I switched to a different camera app
Snapseed is back, and Google's alternative camera app is a fun way to add nostalgia to your photos.
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This is the only version of Windows 11 I install on new PCs now
My fresh Windows installs now come with significantly less sighing.
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Five big announcements from WWDC 26
WWDC 26 wasn’t what we expected. The event was far different than previous years, while Apple typically breaks down the event between iOS, iPadOS, macOS, etc., this year, the company focused on three different elements: design, privacy, and AI. While not breaking down all the Apple news we’ve covered on the site so fa...
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Most streaming sticks have terrible remotes — this is what a good one feels like
The remote for the Nvidia Shield TV is superb - the triangular shape fits the hand, it lights up with a motion sensor, and it has just enough buttons
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I found Android's hidden gesture customization and it's surprisingly powerful
Every major Android phone brand has a suite of gestures you probably aren't using, but only one stands out.
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Stop using your TV's built-in speakers if you actually care about movies
Upgrading my sound system was the best thing I ever did for my TV.
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Canada to announce youth social media ban this week: report
After months of deliberation, the federal government is reportedly planning to introduce a social media ban for youth later this week. Citing government sources, The Globe and Mail and Global News are both reporting that the feds will implement such a ban for those under 16 as part of its wider online harms bill that...
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Apple Visual Intelligence can split bills, estimate food nutrition
Apple has unveiled new upgrades to its Visual Intelligence tools at WWDC 2026. The main feature, which is part of the new Apple Intelligence upgrades, is a Siri mode built directly into the camera app. This new feature can use exactly what the iPhone sees to analyze objects. To analyze objects, Apple notes that all […]
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5 Raspberry Pi alternatives that are cheaper and work just as well
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Technology Explained, Raspberry Pi: 5 Raspberry Pi alternatives that are cheaper and work just as well. 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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Feds to scrap foreign streamer CanCon investment requirement: report
The federal government will order the CRTC to nix its requirement for foreign streamers to invest a portion of their Canadian revenue into Canadian programming, according to The Globe and Mail. Citing multiple government sources, The Globe reports that the feds are now outlining a “series of steps” for the CRTC to rol...
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These Gemini commands made Android Auto much better in my car
Fine, I'll say it: Gemini is a better driving assistant than Google Assistant.
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Siri’s big AI upgrade is actually just Google in a trench coat
Siri AI now has its own app, can understand what's on your screen, uses more natural voices, and grab an address from a message
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