OTR Backup 10/24/2024

• Linus Torvalds is "fed up with buggy hardware and completely theoretical attacks" — Linux kernel creator lashes out ahead of proposed kernel code modifications | Tom's Hardware

• The end of apps? Qualcomm says AI will take over your phone

  Qualcomm's CEO envisions a future where GenAI-powered assistants will replace most of your smartphone apps at this year's Snapdragon Summit.

• Smartphones: 'I feel guilty for not buying my daughter one for school'

  A mum says her daughter came home in tears after she did not have a smartphone to use in a lesson.

• Should a big tech tax fund news? A new report reopens debate on platforms and media

  Implementing a levy on companies like Google and Meta to pay for news media would be difficult. But there is a way forward.

• Doug Ford's beef with bike lanes has Torontonians, GTA city-dwellers livid: 'A profoundly stupid idea'

  Premier Doug Ford is not only waging war on municipal bike lanes across Ontario, he's willing to use taxpayer dollars to rip them up.

• Creation of triple split class not ‘business as usual’

  Over the last two weeks, 51 schools across the Waterloo Region District School Board were forced to either reorganize internally or shut down entire classrooms

• Toronto transit agency report proposes winter ban on e-bikes over fire safety worries - North Bay News

• Opera Rolls Out Big Browser Update: 5 Reasons to Try Opera One R2 | PCMag

  Check out split-screen tabs, new themes, continued ad-block support, and more.

• This App Is Like Duolingo for History, Science, and More (and I'm Hooked!)

  Who wouldn't want a free app that helps you learn new topics in a fun way?

• The history of Coffee Crisp and its origins in a Toronto chocolate factory

  Canada is known for a lot of delicious treats – maple syrup, Beaver Tails, poutine and even, Coffee Crisp. But did you know that the crispy wafer cho…

• How to set up a kid-friendly Windows computer

  While a Windows computer can be a valuable resource for your child’s education, it is essential to set it up in a way that keeps them safe

• 25 Brilliantly Simple Solutions To The Dumbest Problems Ever | Bored Panda

  We're talking about gadgets and gizmos so brilliantly obvious, you'll be wondering why you didn't invent them yourself.

• Google Keep’s note-taking features could get a supercharged upgrade

  New handwritten mode, backgrounds, and more

• Want to Retain Teachers? Here's What Districts and Schools Can Do (Opinion)

  Severe teacher shortages persist. Educators suggest what schools and districts can do to fill those posts.

• Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 update on devices with known issues | PCWorld

  The monumental 2024 update is being withheld from some users to minimize issues, all while the number of affected devices continues to grow.

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