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Page 10 of Mapletechie's technology news, reviews, AI coverage, and software reporting.
- Turn On Stolen Device Protection Before Your iPhone Is Gone
Matthew Leo · September 13, 2026 · GuidesStolen Device Protection can block passcode-only access to passwords and delay critical account changes. It must be enabled while the iPhone is still in your ha…
- Remove a Photo's Location Before You Share It
Matthew Leo · September 13, 2026 · GuidesAn iPhone photo can carry coordinates even when the scene looks harmless. Inspect the location, remove it from the file or switch it off for one share.
- Canada's Do Not Call List Cannot Stop a Spoofed Scam
Matthew Leo · September 13, 2026 · GuidesCanada's Do Not Call List can reduce unlawful telemarketing, but scammers ignore it and can fake caller ID. Use registration, call controls and independent call…
- The $2,999 iPhone Duo Is a First-Generation Bet
Matthew Leo · September 13, 2026 · GadgetsApple’s first foldable iPhone reaches Canada on October 23. Its two screens and iOS 27 multitasking are compelling, but $2,999 changes the buying test.
- Gemini 3.8 Flash Keeps Token Prices Flat, Not Task Costs
Matthew Leo · September 5, 2026 · AIGemini 3.8 Flash keeps Gemini 3.7’s introductory token rates, but Google says it may reason longer and use more tokens. Developers should measure cost per resul…
- Stop OneDrive Desktop Backup Without Losing Local Files
Matthew Leo · September 5, 2026 · GuidesTurning off OneDrive folder backup can move Desktop or Documents files out of sight. Download cloud-only items, choose the right location, and verify both copie…
- Find Out Whether Your Internet, Router or Device Is Down
Matthew Leo · September 5, 2026 · GuidesBefore factory-resetting the router, isolate whether an outage affects one site, one device, Wi-Fi, the modem, the provider or DNS. This order saves time and ev…
- Move Smart-Home Devices to New Wi-Fi Without Starting Over
Matthew Leo · September 5, 2026 · GuidesA new router does not have to mean resetting every bulb, camera and speaker. Preserve compatible credentials, move hubs first, and rebuild only what stays offli…
- GPT-6 Astra's 99.9% Benchmark Needs an Asterisk
Matthew Leo · September 5, 2026 · AIGPT-6 Astra scored 62.7% and 99.9% on ARC-AGI-3 under different test harnesses. The gap matters more than the victory-lap number.
- Check a Refurbished Phone's Battery Before You Keep It
Matthew Leo · September 5, 2026 · GuidesBattery health, cycle count, repair history, heat and real drain all matter. Run these checks while a refurbished phone can still be returned.
- Nvidia PAIR Makes Spare PCs Useful for Local AI
Matthew Leo · September 5, 2026 · AINvidia's PAIR beta routes local AI requests across RTX PCs, DGX Spark systems and newer Macs. It is useful, but it does not combine their GPUs.
- Share Files Across Every Device Without Using the Cloud
Matthew Leo · September 5, 2026 · GuidesLocalSend moves files among iPhone, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux over your local network, with no account and no cloud upload.
- Set Up Security Keys Without Creating a Lockout
Matthew Leo · September 5, 2026 · GuidesA hardware security key can stop phishing, but one lost key can become your problem. Build and test a two-key recovery plan before switching accounts over.
- EU Puts ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox Under Stricter Rules
Matthew Leo · September 5, 2026 · Business & PolicyEurope has classified ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox among its biggest digital services. The label brings a January 2027 compliance deadline, not an instant verdict…
- Turning Off Ad Tracking Will Not Hide Your Phone's Location
Matthew Leo · September 5, 2026 · Business & PolicyThe U.S. military disabled advertising identifiers after location-data concerns. That is a useful privacy step, but it does not stop apps, networks or posts fro…
- Move WhatsApp Chats Between iPhone and Android Safely
Matthew Leo · September 5, 2026 · GuidesWhatsApp can move chats between iPhone and Android, but the official process is tied to initial phone setup. Use this sequence before a reset, trade-in or SIM m…
- Free Phone Storage Without Accidentally Deleting Your Photos
Matthew Leo · September 5, 2026 · GuidesA full phone often stays full because the wrong storage was cleared, trash still holds files or apps keep large downloads. Use this safe order on iPhone and And…
- The USB-C Plug Does Not Tell You What the Cable Can Do
Matthew Leo · September 5, 2026 · GuidesTwo USB-C cables can look identical while one only charges and the other handles a fast SSD or monitor. Read the power, data and video claims as separate specif…
- Amazon’s Ad Auction Is Now a Trust Problem
Matthew Leo · September 5, 2026 · Business & PolicyThe FTC says Amazon secretly raised sponsored-ad prices through hidden auction reserves. Amazon disputes the case. Advertisers should focus on what can be measu…
- Switch Internet Providers Without Paying for Two Services
Matthew Leo · August 31, 2026 · GuidesChanging internet companies should not leave two bills behind. Use this Canadian switching checklist to confirm cancellation, protect refunds and document equip…