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• MakeUseOf2026-10-09✓ Read

  This “faster” router setting can make everyone’s Wi-Fi worse

  You can't blame me for not questioning my router's 2.4GHz band set to 40MHz. Who wouldn't choose a wider channel that promises more throughput? However, I didn't know up front that the extra width could take up more of the 2.4GHz band, potentially interfering with nearby networks.

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• Hypebae2026-10-09✓ Read

  Nike, NIGO and J-Hope Join Forces For an Air Force 1 Collab

  Streetwear giant NIGO and BTS' J-Hope have teamed up with Nike to drop a three-way Air Force 1 Low '01 collaboration. Blending '90s Tokyo street culture with J-Hope's signature "Hobicore" energy, the release offers a fresh, vibrant spin on the classic 2001 archive silhouette.

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• MakeUseOf2026-10-09✓ Read

  I tried a dozen Linux distros in my browser without installing a single one

  I’m more than comfortable setting up virtual machines and breathing new life into old hardware with Linux. But sometimes I just want to poke around a desktop without it turning into a project.

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• MakeUseOf2026-10-09✓ Read

  Your RAM has been running at 2014 speeds since the day you built your PC because of one switch

  Even with decades of experience building PCs across multiple generations, it still takes me hours to properly set up a system before it's fully tuned to utilize all of its horsepower. The BIOS menu alone has multiple switches that need to be flipped before your components perfectly sync with each other.

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• Latest Content - Women's Health2026-10-09✓ Read

  Retatrutide: What to Know About the Newest, Strongest Weight-Loss Drug

  It leads to nearly triple the weight loss of the others in the same time period.

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• Latest Content - Women's Health2026-10-09✓ Read

  How to Style Sneakers for Fall, According to a Fashion Writer

  Six outfit ideas to wear beyond the gym.

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• Hypebae2026-10-09✓ Read

  Jang Wonyoung Fronts Tommy Jeans' Fall 2026 Campaign

  Jang Wonyoung is officially putting her own spin on classic American style. Tommy Jeans has unveiled its Fall 2026 campaign featuring the global K-Pop star, who brings her signature charming, youthful energy to the brand's timeless preppy aesthetic.

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• MakeUseOf2026-10-09✓ Read

  This firmware update will make your 3D printer less capable than the day you bought it

  Firmware updates are supposed to improve the hardware you already own. Bambu Lab's authorization-control firmware patches vulnerabilities, but it also changes who decides which software and accessories control your printer.

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• Latest Content - Women's Health2026-10-09✓ Read

  Your Bedroom May Be Working Against Your Heart Health—and You Might Not Even Notice It

  The good news is you can make some easy fixes.

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• MakeUseOf2026-10-09✓ Read

  Qualcomm is fixing one of the biggest reasons to avoid Snapdragon laptops

  Windows on Arm wasn't a serious alternative to the x86 version until very recently, but the script has completely flipped. The latest laptops powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X series and Nvidia's RTX Spark series aren't just rivaling Intel-based systems — they're better for the average user. Laptops running on Arm chipsets aren't perfect, though. App and game support are still iffy, and mainstream Linux support has been all but nonexistent on Snapdragon laptops since their 2024 breakthrough.

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• Hypebeast2026-10-09✓ Read

  Apple and The King’s Trust Launch New Mentoring Program

  Apple and The King’s Trust are taking their partnership to the next level with the launch of their new educational program, Creative Labs.Recognizing the direct impact of systemic disadvantages and educational exclusions on young people in the UK, Creative Labs addresses the power of accessibility in carving out a successful career.

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• MakeUseOf2026-10-09✓ Read

  5 Ryobi tools where I’d pay for brushless every time

  Most of Ryobi's popular tools come in two versions. One has the base brushed motor; the other carries an HP badge and a brushless motor, and the gap between them runs anywhere from $25 to more than $100. I've argued before that brushless is wasted money on some tools, and I still run a brushed sander without regret.

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• MakeUseOf2026-10-09✓ Read

  A hidden setting is draining your phone’s battery: here’s how to turn it off

  Frustrated users on Reddit have flagged a lesser-known feature that could be behind your phone's rapid battery drain: Connectivity Assist. If you've recently upgraded to iOS 27, you might want to check whether Connectivity Assist is enabled, and something similar applies to Android users.

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• MakeUseOf2026-10-09✓ Read

  I save hundreds on Wi-Fi each year with this Android hotspot trick

  I long for the day 5G cellular connectivity becomes a mainstream feature on laptops, but until then, I'm stuck using my phone as a mobile hotspot. By now, I'd bet most smartphone users have tried using their device as a personal hotspot for something else, like a tablet, laptop, or gaming handheld. However, mobile data isn't the only thing your Android phone can share over a Wi-Fi hotspot.

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• Hypebae2026-10-09✓ Read

  David Koma SS27 Channels the Drama of ’90s Figure Skating

  David Koma is taking us back to the rink. For Spring/Summer 2027, the designer looks to the theatrical glamor of 1990s competitive figure skating, where rhinestone-covered costumes and obsessive precision met a dramatic vision of femininity. Enter Tonya Harding, whose raw athleticism and determination to succeed inspire a collection balancing sporting discipline with high-octane glam.

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• Latest Content - Women's Health2026-10-09✓ Read

  The 10 Best Red Light Therapy Tools of 2026, Tested By Beauty Experts

  Our top picks—from Omnilux, Theraface, and Qure—treat acne, boost collagen, and more.

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• MakeUseOf2026-10-09✓ Read

  I can’t stop writing in this gorgeous open-source notes app

  I’ve tried countless note-taking apps over the years — OneNote, Google Keep, and everything in between — from the ultra-minimalist to the overwhelmingly feature-packed. Yet none have made me want to write quite like Anytype.

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• Latest Content - Women's Health2026-10-09✓ Read

  I’m a Beauty Editor, and Only 8 LED Masks Are Worth Your Money

  Our top picks—from Therabody, Omnilux, and CurrentBody—bring doc-approved technology to your home.

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• MakeUseOf2026-10-09✓ Read

  PS4 games are already running on Android, and I wasn’t ready for how well

  Emulation on Android has been somewhat of a fascinating ride, and as the tech keeps on improving, so does the scope of these projects. We’ve already seen GTA 5 (PC) and certain PS3 games run surprisingly well on mobile hardware, and it was about time that Sony’s eighth-generation console made its way as well.

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• Latest Content - Women's Health2026-10-09✓ Read

  This Is What Happens to Your Brain and Body After 30 Days Without Alcohol

  Even if you simply cut back, your mind and body will get a boost.

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