OTR Backup 01/17/2025

• This quote about how to create 'a meaningful life' from the creator of Calvin and Hobbes is truly inspirational - The Poke

  We’re big fans of Calvin and Hobbes, the popular comic strip featuring Calvin (an adventurous six-year-old-boy) and Hobbes (a sardonic tiger that’s both a toy and Calvin’s partner in crime). It ran from 1985 – 1995 and is commonly agreed to be ‘the last great newspaper comic’. And now a quote by its creator, Bill […]

• There's a Privacy Risk When Using "Sign In With Google," and There's No Fix Yet

  If you've ever worked for a defunct start-up, you may be in danger.

• Review: Acer Plus 516 GE: Good Chromebook, Bad Gaming Device

  Even with amazing internet, streaming just isn't a great way to play most modern games

• FBI Warns Apple, Google, Microsoft Users—Do Not Install These Apps

  This phantom attack is back—do not become its next victim. Here's what you need to know and how to stay safe.

• Bluesky is getting its own photo-sharing app, Flashes | TechCrunch

  More good news for those looking to exit Meta's social app ecosystem in favor of a more open alternative: An independent developer is building a

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• 72 Wholesome And Funny Memes From The Facebook Page ‘Animal Antics’ | Bored Panda

  'Animal Antics' is a fun social media project that shares hilarious and heartwarming moments featuring both house pets and wildlife.

• 15 Essential PowerShell commands every Windows 11 users should know | Windows Central

• Flatpak 1.16 Released With Better Wayland Experience and USB Device Support

• The five biggest mistakes people make when prompting an AI | ZDNET

• Update: Windows 11's free upgrade path isn't going away | PCWorld

  While a post on Microsoft's Tech Community blog indicates that the free upgrade path from Windows 10 to 11 is only for a limited time, Microsoft says that's a mistake.

• Microsoft Paint AI eraser is now available for all Windows 11 users, not just Copilot PCs | TechSpot

  Windows 11 users who open Paint should now begin seeing the option to erase objects or remove backgrounds from photos using GenAI. The features became available to...

• 5 ways to make your files transfer faster on Windows 11

  How you can get your files to transfer faster on Windows 11.

• How to keep Linux optimized (and save time) with Stacer | ZDNET

• The New Sticky Notes App on Windows 11 Is Just What You Need

  It's been a long time coming, but Windows Sticky Notes is better than ever.

• Serif email assistant is the AI you need to empty your inbox

  The Serif email assistant organizes your inbox and, more impressively, creates drafts ready to send replies, just like a human assistant.

• Google Gemini is getting an injection of fresh material from The Associated Press

  Let's hope this means better accuracy

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