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Page 13 of Mapletechie's technology news, reviews, AI coverage, and software reporting.
- Fix a Laptop That Won’t Charge Over USB-C
Matthew Leo · August 21, 2026 · GuidesA USB-C plug can fit while the charger, cable or port still lacks the right power. Test the charging chain safely before replacing a battery or laptop.
- Micron’s $10B Lab Exposes Canada’s Memory Gap
Matthew Leo · August 21, 2026 · Business & PolicyMicron’s new US$10-billion memory lab is larger than Canada’s current semiconductor support. Canada needs a sharper plan for the parts of AI it can own.
- Brazil’s AI Split Offers Canada a Sovereignty Test
Matthew Leo · August 21, 2026 · Business & PolicyBrazil is dividing new AI infrastructure between Chinese and U.S. suppliers. Canada should judge sovereignty by control, switching costs and public value.
- Cancel Cloud Storage Without Losing Your Files
Matthew Leo · August 20, 2026 · Software & AppsCancelling iCloud+, Google One or Microsoft storage can stop syncing, backups and email before files disappear. Export first and verify the local copies.
- Stop Your Smart TV From Tracking What You Watch
Matthew Leo · August 20, 2026 · GuidesSmart TVs can collect viewing information and use advertising identifiers. Review ACR, personalized ads, voice features and app permissions without breaking str…
- Check a Used Laptop Before You Pay for It
Matthew Leo · August 20, 2026 · GuidesA cheap used laptop can hide a worn battery, account lock, company management or failing storage. Test these items before paying a Canadian seller.
- Personalized Pricing Needs a Canadian Disclosure Rule
Matthew Leo · August 20, 2026 · Business & PolicyThe U.S. FTC wants companies to disclose when personal data changes a price. Canada has studied algorithmic pricing but still needs a rule consumers can use.
- CRTC Leaves Disconnected Mobile Numbers in Limbo
Matthew Leo · August 20, 2026 · Canada TechA CRTC ruling leaves some former SpeakOut, Good2Go and Ztar customers without the normal route to recover their numbers—and exposes a wider exit-policy gap.
- What End-to-End Encryption Still Leaves Exposed
Matthew Leo · August 19, 2026 · Software & AppsEnd-to-end encryption protects message content in transit, not every backup, device, notification or account record. Understand the boundary before trusting the…
- Create a Windows Recovery Drive Before the PC Fails
Matthew Leo · August 19, 2026 · GuidesA Windows recovery USB can reinstall the system after a serious failure, but it does not save personal files. Create, label and test one without erasing the wro…
- Recover Deleted Photos Before the Trash Empties
Matthew Leo · August 19, 2026 · GuidesDeleted photos usually have a short recovery window. Check Apple Photos, Google Photos, device galleries, cloud accounts and backups before using recovery softw…
- Apple’s EU App Fees Show What Canada Still Lacks
Matthew Leo · August 19, 2026 · Business & PolicyApple simplified European fees for apps sold outside its store. Canadians still cannot choose an alternative iPhone marketplace or see whether competition lower…
- ChatGPT for Teens Needs More Than Parental Controls
Matthew Leo · August 19, 2026 · AIOpenAI’s teen experience adds age prediction, safer defaults and parental tools. Canadian families still need evidence about errors, privacy and crisis alerts.
- What a Canadian IMEI Check Can—and Cannot—Prove
Matthew Leo · August 18, 2026 · GadgetsA clean Canadian IMEI result only checks one part of a used phone’s history. Buyers must also test activation locks, financing risk, parts and network support.
- Stop Sharing Your Phone’s Location With Old Contacts
Matthew Leo · August 18, 2026 · GuidesLocation access can survive a trip, relationship or family plan. Audit Apple Find My, Google Maps, account devices and app permissions without losing recovery t…
- Find an Unknown Bluetooth Tracker Following You
Matthew Leo · August 18, 2026 · GuidesAn AirTag or compatible tracker alert needs a calm, evidence-preserving response. Use current iPhone and Android tools without putting yourself at risk.
- Apple’s Tracking Prompt Is Becoming a Competition Issue
Matthew Leo · August 18, 2026 · Business & PolicyGermany says Apple’s tracking prompt treated rival apps less favourably than its own. The remedy shows why privacy interfaces also deserve competition scrutiny.
- Meta’s Youth-Safety Trial Is a Test Canada Needs
Matthew Leo · August 18, 2026 · Business & PolicyA U.S. trial is testing whether Meta’s product design harmed young users. Canada should watch the evidence, not wait for an American remedy to travel north.
- USB Flash Drive vs Portable SSD: Which Should You Buy?
Matthew Leo · August 18, 2026 · GadgetsA flash drive is convenient for small transfers, while a portable SSD suits large files and repeated work. Compare sustained speed, capacity, security, compatib…
- How to Audit App Permissions on iPhone and Android
Matthew Leo · August 18, 2026 · GuidesYour phone can show which apps recently used location, microphone, camera, photos and contacts. Audit that access, narrow permissions safely and delete apps tha…