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Your home server might be corrupting files and you'd never know

One overlooked component decides if your backups are even real.

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Every Christopher Nolan movie you can stream right now, ranked

While we wait for The Odyssey to arrive on streaming, check out the rest of director Christopher Nolan's catalog.

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A USB-C dongle unlocked audio quality my phone was hiding all along

You don't need a DAC strictly for audio quality, but there are other benefits to consider.

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Slack started as a video game that nobody wanted to play

One failed game somehow created the app that now interrupts millions of workdays.

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Don’t buy another HDMI cable until you know this QR code trick

Want to make sure you're buying a certified HDMI cable? There's an easy way to check.

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Every Ryobi ONE+ battery I own — and which ones are actually worth buying

I own several Ryobi ONE+ batteries, here's the ones you should buy and why.

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Plex, Jellyfin, and Kodi all fix the same TV problem, but I'd only recommend one

While all three platforms provide similar services, one offers a refined experience that works effortlessly across all devices.

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Streaming in Canada on Apple TV, Crave, Netflix and Prime Video [July 13-19]

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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I’ve been overcomplicating Excel lookups with VLOOKUP — this obscure function changed that

If your VLOOKUP formula needs a helper column, try DGET instead.

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Apple Music and Apple One just got more expensive in Canada

Apple Music and Apple One just got more expensive. The news was first reported by Music Business Worldwide, with the updated pricing now being reflected on Apple’s website. Here are the new Canadian prices: Apple Music (Individual) — $11.99/month (previously $10.99/month) Apple Music (Family) — $19.99/month (previousl...

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Google owns both Waze and Maps, and that’s the point

Google owns two navigation apps because apparently one route to your location was not enough.

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This little wireless gadget can bring all of your old speakers back to life

Easily add wireless convenience to your old speakers, without having to completely overhaul your audio setup.

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