This is hands down the easiest way to access your PC from anywhere without a VPN
You don't need a fancy VPN to access your computer from anywhere, and it's a free app that is easy to use.
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You can replace almost every Windows app on Linux — except these 4
Linux closed the software gap, but cannot dismantle institutional memory.
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Firefox is better than Chrome, but this third option is miles ahead
This Gecko-based browser does more than what Firefox has claimed to for a while.
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Disney+ finally reveals its first-ever Canadian originals
Disney+ has announced its first-ever local Canadian original titles and teased its initial two projects from the initiative. The first is an eight-episode scripted comedy called Knighted from Heavy Lifting Productions in association with 3 Arts Entertainment that follows the absurd documentary-style investigation into...
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Xbox reportedly planning massive layoffs amid major ‘reset’ plans
Xbox is gearing up for another significant round of layoffs, according to Bloomberg. On Wednesday, the publication reported that “major job cuts” are planned for Microsoft’s gaming division next month. While Bloomberg says the scope of these layoffs isn’t yet clear, they’re expected to happen “shortly” after Microsof...
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I ditched my iPad for comics thanks to this new e-reader
Amazon fixed the biggest problem with the Kindle and I'm here for it.
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Mid-tier Motorola Edge 2026 now available in Canada
The Motorola Edge 2026 is now available in Canada for C$849.99. The handset sports a 6.3-inch display that offers up to 5200nits of peak brightness, has a Super HD resolution of 2640 x 1216 and a 120Hz refresh rate. It also has a 50-megapixel main shooter, 50-megapixel ultrawide and 10-megapixel telephoto with 3x opti...
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Windows 11 now overclocks your CPU to open the Start menu — and somehow that's a good thing
Windows 11 now spikes your CPU just to open the Start menu, and the fact that it works makes it worse.
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Game Con Canada and NAGIS take place next week — here’s what to check out
Canada’s largest video game show is nearly upon us. From June 19-21, Game Con Canada will return to the Edmonton Expo Centre. Organized by Alberta’s Meibel Consulting, the event features all kinds of gaming programming, including playable game demos, celebrities like Deborah Ann Woll from Daredevil (and the recently r...
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The most important documentary on HBO right now has an Oscar nomination and almost no viewers
The Alabama Solution uses guerrilla filmmaking techniques to send a message that otherwise might not get heard.
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My USB drive does 4 things cloud backup can't — here's why I'll never ditch it
Call me old-fashioned, but physical storage can never be replaced.
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Most people use Canva for design, but I found a hidden feature that’s even more useful
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Productivity, Canva: Most people use Canva for design, but I found a hidden feature that’s even more useful. 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 benchmarked 5 older phones and tablets to find the best one for gaming — the results surprised me
A seven-year-old iPad Pro nearly matched or beat devices released in 2024.
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I stopped building pivot tables for summaries after I found this new Excel function
Pivot tables still have their place, but I'd rather type one formula for a quick summary.
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I stopped using Ethernet adapters throughout my house once I realized they bottleneck gigabit speeds
Ethernet adapters seem really convenient until you use them and realize they're not as great as they seem.
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I finally fixed the most annoying thing about Google Photos
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Creative, Google Photos: I finally fixed the most annoying thing about Google Photos. 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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5 stress tests built to crash your PC on purpose, and why you want them to
Your PC might pass every normal day without an issue and still be one Prime95 run away from finding out about a cooling problem.
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I bought a Steam Deck without spending a fortune, and you can too
Certified refurbished Steam Deck models are the only way to go — but good luck finding them.
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