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Page 14 of Mapletechie's technology news, reviews, AI coverage, and software reporting.
- How to Check Whether Your Wi-Fi Router Is Still Secure
Matthew Leo · August 18, 2026 · GuidesA router can keep working long after its security support ends. Check its exact model, firmware, passwords, Wi-Fi protection and remote access before trusting i…
- Chrome Will Warn Before Opening Insecure Public Websites
Matthew Leo · August 18, 2026 · Software & AppsChrome 154 will pause before opening public websites that cannot use HTTPS. The October change should be rare for readers, but it gives Canadian site owners tim…
- Canada Warns Companies About Fake North Korean IT Workers
Matthew Leo · August 18, 2026 · Business & PolicyCanada joined an international warning about North Korean IT workers using false identities to win remote jobs. A fair hiring process can verify identity, payme…
- Protect Your Phone Before Sending It for Repair
Matthew Leo · August 17, 2026 · GuidesA repair may require an unlocked or erased phone. Back up first, remove payment access and use Apple, Pixel or Samsung repair protections without sharing passwo…
- Fix SOS Only or No Service on Your Phone
Matthew Leo · August 17, 2026 · GuidesSOS Only means your phone lost its normal carrier but may still reach emergency services. Use this safe troubleshooting order before resetting anything.
- Canada’s Open Banking Rules Need a Trust Test
Matthew Leo · August 17, 2026 · Business & PolicyCanada’s proposed open-banking rules could replace risky screen scraping with supervised data sharing. Consent, deletion and complaint handling will decide trus…
- Carrier Setup Fees Face a Real CRTC Test
Matthew Leo · August 17, 2026 · Business & PolicyBell, Rogers and TELUS must defend new device, SIM and shipping charges after Canada banned fees that discourage customers from changing telecom plans.
- Locked Phones Are Back in Canada—For Two Days
Matthew Leo · August 17, 2026 · Canada TechCanada’s regulator has temporarily reopened the door to carrier-locked phones, but only for two business days. Buyers should know what that changes at activatio…
- Open Box vs Refurbished Tech: Which Is the Better Buy?
Matthew Leo · August 17, 2026 · GadgetsOpen box describes a return, while refurbished should describe a documented testing and repair process. The seller, warranty and return terms decide which deal …
- Apple Spyware Alert: What to Do If One Appears
Matthew Leo · August 17, 2026 · GuidesApple sent a new round of mercenary-spyware notifications across 110 countries. A verified alert means you were targeted and need a careful response, not a quic…
- Ontario Wants Data Centres to Pay Their Full Power Cost
Matthew Leo · August 17, 2026 · Business & PolicyOntario wants new data centres to pay their full electricity costs and prove their economic, sovereignty and community value. The rules are still open for publi…
- Cloud Gaming Can Burn Through a Data Cap Fast
Matthew Leo · August 16, 2026 · GamingCloud gaming streams every frame like high-bitrate video. Our calculation shows how quickly Xbox, PlayStation and GeForce NOW can consume Canadian data plans.
- Move an eSIM to a New Phone Without Losing Service
Matthew Leo · August 16, 2026 · GuidesTransfer a Canadian eSIM while the old phone and account verification still work, then test calls, texts, data and emergency-address settings before erasing it.
- Move Your Authenticator App Before Replacing Your Phone
Matthew Leo · August 16, 2026 · GuidesTransfer authenticator codes while the old phone still works, verify every important account, and preserve recovery routes before wiping or trading the device.
- Canadian AI Megaprojects Need Financing Proof
Matthew Leo · August 16, 2026 · Business & PolicyNvidia reportedly cut the guarantee behind an enormous Ohio data-centre proposal. Canadian governments should separate project announcements from committed mone…
- Anthropic's IPO Math Needs an Extraordinary 2028
Matthew Leo · August 16, 2026 · Business & PolicyAnthropic's reported IPO case looks two years ahead to nearly US$200 billion in revenue. The arithmetic shows how much has to go right before then.
- QR Codes Can Hide Convincing Phishing Sites
Matthew Leo · August 15, 2026 · Software & AppsA QR code conceals its destination until a phone reads it. Learn where Canadian scams use them, what to inspect, and what to do after a bad scan.
- Find the App Using Your Phone's Camera or Microphone
Matthew Leo · August 15, 2026 · GuidesAn unexpected camera or microphone indicator is a clue, not proof of spying. Use iPhone and Android privacy histories to identify and stop the app.
- Make Sure Emergency Alerts Work on Your Phone
Matthew Leo · August 15, 2026 · GuidesA compatible phone can still miss a Canadian emergency alert. Check the carrier, software, cellular connection and sound settings before the next warning.
- Cogeco Fibre Decision Exposes a Competition Gap
Matthew Leo · August 15, 2026 · Canada TechThe CRTC let Cogeco retire cable networks without regulated fibre access for rivals. The ruling exposes a gap between network upgrades and consumer choice.