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The VPN battery myth just got busted, your phone has been wrong all along

A decades-old myth that claims your battery is drained by NordVPN apparently isn't true.

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Public Mobile is texting some customers extra gigs of bonus data

If you are a Public Mobile subscriber, check your messages over the next few days, as the Telus sub-brand is texting some customers a bonus 10 or 15GB of data. Unlike Telus’ 50GB bonus data texts from back in May, Public Mobile notes that it is a one-time top-up that will last for 12 months. […]

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After The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan's forgotten masterpiece is coming back to theaters

The Prestige is coming back to theaters, making it the perfect time to rediscover this lost masterwork.

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The "HDMI 2.1" label on your TV might be lying, legally

Some HDMI ports wear the badge without bringing the useful features to the meeting.

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SD cards are insanely fast now — but most people buy the wrong speed

Don't invest in a super-fast memory card your device can't support; right now, the fastest one only works to its top speeds in one consumer product.

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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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