OTR Backup 12/09/2024

• 10 Best The Far Side Comics About Pets, Ranked

  The Far Side comics by Gary Larson provide comedy using literary devices like personification. A favored and funny outlet for this device is pets.

• Today's political cartoons - December 6, 2024 | The Week

• This Charlie Brown character design secret is a real head-scratcher | Creative Bloq

• Canva vs. Word vs. Google Docs: Which Is Better for Creating Resumes?

  Canva excels in visuals, Word offers flexibility, and Google Docs wins on accessibility—but which one is right for you?

• How I Avoid Targeted Ads After Online Shopping

  One of the biggest downsides of convenient online shopping is the stream of adverts you receive afterward.

• Why are we still fighting smartphone bloatware in 2025?

  I was excited to dive into my new smartphone only to once again waste precious time uninstalling bloatware before I could enjoy it.

• What changes are coming to Google Search that will surprise you - GREY Journal

  Discover Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s vision for the future of search. Major AI-driven updates in 2024 promise to revolutionize how we interact with Google Search.

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• Edutopia

  Teachers and students use the classic learning strategy Think-Pair-Share often. To keep it from getting stale, try these tweaks.

• I’m running out of reasons not to ditch Windows for good | Digital Trends

  I’m a long-term Windows user, but I’m finding it harder to convince myself not to ditch Windows in favor of buying the M4 Mac mini and going all-in on macOS.

• Experience the Inside Passage Ferry From Port Hardy to Prince Rupert - xoxoBella

  Journey through the rugged and breathtaking wilderness of British Columbia's west coast to Prince Rupert on the Inside Passage ferry.

• Getting High School Students To Think Is Like Waxing an Old Jalopy | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice

  Corporate leaders want high school graduates who can size up situations fast, think on their feet, and solve problems. Parents and voters want the next generation to think clearly as they enter a w…

• Your AI clone could target your family, but there’s a simple defense - Ars Technica

  The FBI now recommends choosing a secret password to thwart AI voice clones from tricking people.

• Windows 11 Recall officially comes to Intel and AMD | Digital Trends

  Windows Recall is finally rolling out to a broader set of Copilot+ PCs, now including Intel and AMD laptops.

• This math app could make you your child's teaching hero | TechRadar

• World First: Stem Cell Transplant Restores Vision in Multiple People : ScienceAlert

  A radical stem cell transplant has significantly improved the blurry vision of three people with severe damage to their cornea.

• New Windows Warning As Zero-Day With No Official Fix Confirmed For All Users

  A credential-stealing security threat with no official fix has been confirmed—here’s what all users of Windows from version 7 to 11 need to know and do.

• Google Docs will leverage Gemini to create formatted documents from scratch

  Google is testing 'Help me create' in Docs

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