OTR Backup 04/11/2025

• The Simpsons Addresses Major Ralph Theory After All These Years

  The Simpsons fully addressed that wild Ralph's real dad fan theory in the newest episode

• Don't fall for videos falsely claiming Rick Harrison from 'Pawn Stars' was sentenced to life in prison | Snopes.com

  Numerous YouTube videos claimed a 2023 raid on Harrison's home led to "multiple felony charges."

• 5 Android browsers that are better than Chrome (and why I prefer them) | ZDNET

• Musk, Zuckerberg and Bezos net worth drops $80 billion since Trump's 'Liberation Day' | Fortune

  Billionaire backers of President Donald Trump are watching their fortunes tumble as tariffs take a toll on Big Tech.

• 8 Surprisingly Useful Samsung Apps You Won’t Find Pre-Installed on Galaxy Phones

  If you own a Samsung phone, you don't want to miss out on these!

• Trump’s latest tariff pause expected to impact gas prices

  Gas analyst Dan McTeague predicts the latest tariff news will impact gas prices at Ontario stations. Here’s what you need to know.

• On the Brink: More Ontario retirees speak out about cost of living woes | Globalnews.ca

  Seniors are struggling, with costs rising and their retirement incomes not what they used to be.

• Which Countries Are Retaliating and Which Are Negotiating Trump's Tariffs?

  Countries are reacting to widespread tariffs proposed by the U.S.—and there are two distinct approaches.

• The easiest way to try out Ubuntu Linux | ZDNET

• Why Keeping Battery Saver On 24/7 Is a Mistake

• You'll Actually Want to Use Copilot on Windows Thanks to These Search Upgrades

  These will make your life easier when you need to find something on your PC.

• Chromebook setup tips: 9 worthwhile first steps for newbies | PCWorld

  Whether you just bought a brand-new Chromebook or reset yours to ground zero, here are some things you should do right off the bat.

• Trump's dream of a US-made iPhone clashes with Apple's manufacturing reality | TechSpot

  Trump has said that if companies want to avoid the tariffs placed on countries such as China, Vietnam, Thailand, and India, they should move their manufacturing to...

• Microsoft's worst software flop was secretly packed with Windows for years | PCWorld

  A former Windows developer reveals why Windows was dragging around 30 MB of completely useless data for many years. The data came from Bob, one of Microsoft's biggest failures.

• Why Google Code Assist may finally be the programming power tool you need | ZDNET

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