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OTR Backup 12/05/2025

Immigrants, especially Afghans, suffer ripple effects of shooting This Chrome alternative plants trees while you browse—yes, really And it's not as gimmicky as it sounds. OpenAI in open panic over Gemini’s sudden dominance I stopped using Chrome sync after learning what actually gets uploaded It sure is convenient but comes with a catch. Google's Year in Search Explore the searches that shaped 2025, from Google Trends. #yearinsearch How to watch 'Law & Order Toronto' season 2 online from anywhere – stream in US, UK, Australia | Tom's Guide ...

OTR Backup 12/04/2025

35 of the Funniest Tweets from Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | Cracked.com Why not ask for a discount? You Can Use AI to Manage Your Time as a Student. Here's How It Can Help - CNET I spoke with students about common time-management pitfalls and came up with a list of artificial intelligence tools that can help you find your balance. 10 ways I use AI to be a better journalist Your home Wi-Fi isn't nearly as private as it should be - 6 free ways to lock it down | ZDNET Ford threatens to pull Diageo products from LCBO shelves again Ontario Premier Doug Ford is standing by his threat to remove Diageo products from LCBO shelves sho...

OTR Backup 12/03/2025

Costco seeks 'full refund' for tariffs in new lawsuit against Trump administration President Donald Trump imposed a flurry of tariffs earlier this year. Cartoon: The war on woke As always, if � you find value in this work I do, please consider helping me keep it sustainable by joining my weekly newsletter, � Sparky’s List! � You can get it in your inbox or read it on ... My terminal feels like a full IDE after these changes It's basically VS Code now, but better. The top 2 Linux distros Windows 10 users are fleeing to right now - and why | ZDNET Google Plans To Launch Data Centers In Space That Use Energy Of The Sun In 2027 - AfroTe...

OTR Backup 12/02/2025

50 of the Funniest Tweets from the Week of November 24, 2025 | Cracked.com Time really does fly 6 Chrome extensions I trust to keep my privacy intact Don't browse without these chrome privacy extensions This YouTube ad glitch is wrecking the viewing experience One particular ad refuses to buffer Bill 33 passed, the University has a choice to make - The Fulcrum Reading Time: 3 minutesBill 33 passed, and student life from 101 week, campus clubs, the student union, the Fulcrum, and so much more are now at risk. But it’s not over; the University has a decision to make. Will U of O side with students or with Doug Ford's government? THESE O...

OTR Backup 12/01/2025

Whatever happened to … – doug — off the record This Linux-style firewall is exactly what Windows needed — and it’s free Experience real network security and visibility with the firewall Windows has been missing. Google Knows Where You Are Even With Your GPS Off - Here's How Read More: https://www.bgr.com/2034643/how-google-knows-location-gps-off-explained/ Google just gave Android Auto its most significant update yet - and we tested it on the road | ZDNET MANY SAMSUNG WALLET USERS AREN'T HAPPY WITH THE APP - HERE'S WHY Read More: https://www.slashgear.com/2036890/samsung-wallet-app-many-users-say-not-worth-it/ ...

OTR Backup 11/30/2025

Comrades, unite! Save the World Cup for Seattle! “I Sometimes Have To Rein In My Loud Americanness”: 55 Americans Living In Canada Share What Feels Totally Different From Home | Bored Panda Recently, more and more Americans are talking about leaving the U.S. forever. The most popular destination, perhaps unsurprisingly, is Canada. At first glance, they seem very similar: same language, similar values, good economic prospects, etc. Yet, those who have actually immigrated from the U.S. to Canada can point out some differences. Here are the best answers from an online thread where Americans who have relocated to America permanently told all about the differences and similarities between living in the two countries. Lifestyle, Travel London spared worst of 'white Friday' winter wallop ...