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OTR Backup 06/19/2026

WA GOP infected by ballot paranoia I tried AnduinOS 2.0, and it may be the easiest way to ditch Windows for Linux | ZDNET Windows and Linux users: The deadline to update Secure Boot keys is near - Ars Technica What you need to know about the expiration of keys securing your machine's boot sequence. 9 Common Gadgets That Are Actually Illegal In Some Places Read More: https://www.bgr.com/2190219/common-gadgets-illegal-some-places/ NotebookLM 2.0: A Complete Guide to the 2026 Update - Geeky Gadgets Discover the 2026 NotebookLM update. See how Gemini 3.5 improves research accuracy and enables direct exports to PDFs and slides. ...
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OTR Backup 06/18/2026

Steve Nease cartoon, June 17, 2026 Your PC Might Soon Demand Proof of Age Before Letting You Browse. Here's What to Know | PCMag Toronto Blue Jays fans absolutely hate this new hat Toronto's new Zellers store is bringing back the Zellers restaurant this weekend - Narcity You can also shop for home decor, apparel, specialty grocery items, and more. 8 Things People Wtih Incredible Self-Discipline Do Regularly | YourTango According to Dr. Akshad Singhi, exceptionally disciplined people do a few things regularly that keep them consistent and on track. The Windo...

OTR Backup 06/17/2026

5 Times Batman Used Another Hero’s Powers - ComicBook.com Batman might be best known for fighting without powers, but he's actually borrowed his friends' abilities way more times than you'd think. Firefox's AI kill switch exists. Only 1% of users have flipped it. Mozilla's CEO says just 1% of Firefox users turned off AI entirely. The browser now offers BYO AI models, a built-in VPN with 1.5M signups, and a fall redesign. I ignored this Google Maps feature for years, and now I use it every morning No more guessing before leaving A new Zellers store is opening in Toronto and you can start shopping this week - Narcity So many products will be available! ...

OTR Backup 06/16/2026

Steve Sack: Sleeping Trump at the White House An original editorial cartoon by Steve Sack, like this one on a sleeping President Donald Trump, will publish on MinnPost each Thursday. After Game 4 – Two Party Opera This is why ticks are taking over Canada - Sault Ste. Marie News How woodchips can help keep ticks off trails Researchers placed woodchips along the side of two trails in the Ottawa Greenbelt and found that the woodchips notably lowered the number of ticks. Rush’s New Drummer Completely Nails One of the Bands’s ‘Most Challenging Songs’ The macOS 27 Fe...

OTR Backup 06/15/2026

Whatever happened to … – doug — off the record … call letters and frequencies? Hey, how about this? Two posts two weeks in a row! Remember when I posted daily? The inspiration for this post actually came from a comment to last week’… Today Cartoon | Ripley's Believe It or Not! | Aquariums, Attractions, Museums MacDonald drives Odds On Mr Mamba to win in $1-million North America Cup Here is everything you need to know about ticks in Ontario With many concerned about safely enjoying the outdoors with their family and pets, here are a few things to know about ticks, including prevention and proper removal. Ontario is h...

OTR Backup 06/14/2026

A Bridge Idea – doug — off the record Political cartoons for June 12 | The Week I turned on Android's Theft Protection features and realized how exposed my phone was before I'll never feel comfortable with a new phone that doesn't have Theft Protection turned on Will the city charge tolls on Huron Church Road? Windsor's mayor hopes not I spent 48 hours with Siri AI on macOS Golden Gate — here’s what I like (and what I don’t) | Tom's Guide Less than 2% of people use this browser — everyone else is missing out The browser th...

OTR Backup 06/13/2026

Trump’s UFC spectacle is a gut punch to decorum Canada's Gorgeous Lake Huron Getaway Is A Haven Of Amazing Sandy Beaches And Outdoor Fun Read More: https://www.islands.com/2191169/saugeen-shores-ontario-canada-lake-huron-getaway-beaches-outdoor-fun/ London researchers gain new insight into human body with advanced $8M imaging system Researchers in London, Ont., say a new imaging technology will allow them to see the human body in unprecedented detail, opening the door to earlier diagnoses and improved treatment of complex health conditions. Health Canada-approved tick repellent now available in Ontario, providing DEET-free protection against Lyme disease ...