OTR Backup 08/17/2025

• Trump, Putin and a bear go into the Alaskan wilderness …

• Latest AI-Powered Glasses Help Blind People Navigate the World With Ease

• 13 Free Certificates To Help You Land A Job In 2025

  Looking for a better job opportunity in 2025? These 13 free certificates and courses can help you get hired faster and bump up your pay by as much as 15%.

• Paint the world

• Wplace is the Google Maps for pixel art, and I can't stop exploring it | Creative Bloq

• I'd pay for a decoy PIN and profile on my Android phone, and I'm not alone

  Some custom ROMs let you erase the entire phone by typing a special PIN. That's too drastic. A decoy setup would benefit more people, here's why.

• Some Chatham-Kent encampment residents expected to move to tiny cabins, manager says

• This Ontario beach feels like a Mediterranean island and was named among North America's best - Narcity

  When you think of North America's best beaches, visions of Florida's white sands or Mexico's sun-drenched shores might come to mind. However, you don't need to hop on a plane to discover one of these dreamy gems. This Ontario beach was ranked among the continent's finest, and it's a crystal-water dream come true.

• Upgrading to Windows 11 on an old PC might be easier than you think | PCWorld

  Even if your old PC is no longer officially suitable for Windows 11, it does not have to become electronic waste. For many PCs, an upgrade of the processor and motherboard is sufficient to continue using it with Windows 11.

• Quiz: How well do you know your album cover artwork? | Creative Bloq

• I Set Up Automatic PC Cleanups So I Never Have to Think About It

  Say goodbye to digital clutter and hello to a sleek, optimized system.

• How a long U.S. border headache came to an end for N.B. golf course

• Man Falls in Love With an AI Chatbot, Dies After It Asks Him to Meet Up in Person

  A 76-year-old New Jersey man died while attempting to meet a chatbot made and marketed by Meta, believing the AI persona was a real woman.

• Lithium battery fires rise in Ontario: What you need to know

  Toronto saw a significant surge in lithium-ion battery fires between 2022 and 2024.

• 20 Memes That Hit Harder Than the First Sip of Soda - Funny

  Some memes hit you unexpectedly, delivering that instant jolt of surprise and satisfaction—just like that first refreshing sip of soda on a hot day. These memes pack a punch with their sharp wit, clever twists, or perfectly timed humor that sticks with you long after you see them.

• PowerToys squashes 99 bugs in latest update | Windows Central

• How much RAM do you really need in 2025? | ZDNET

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