OTR Backup 05/19/2025

• Ominous Abandoned Places - Ominous

  Database of abandoned places. Discover abandoned building, ghost towns, industrials, farm houses, mansions, creepy places, and more

• Whatever happened to … – doug — off the record

  … water? This is a series of posts that I’ve added to the blog on a recurring basis.  It gives me a chance to reflect on things from the past and ask myself “Whatever happened to them” a…

• Mighty Mouse in “Triple Trouble” (1948) |

• Microsoft just fixed a 9-month-old Windows bug, which is why it's the perfect time to try Linux | Laptop Mag

• 5 Features Windows Should Steal From Linux Mint

  Microsoft should start taking notes.

• Do Wi-Fi Routers Track Your Browsing? I Read 30,000 Words of Privacy Policies to Find Out - CNET

• Europe prepares trial for Open Web Index to reduce reliance on Google and Bing | TechSpot

  Early trials of the Open Web Index are set to begin next month. This emerging project could help European countries move away from dominant, ad-driven search engines....

• What to expect at Microsoft Build 2025: Copilot, Windows 11, and what’s next | Laptop Mag

• Is Facebook Marketplace killing the yard sale in southwestern Ontario?

• Canadians say they're visiting this charming waterfront town in Ontario instead of the US - Narcity

  Ontario is full of gorgeous vacation destinations, and this small town is a standout spot for getaways. With storybook streets, cozy cafés and sparkling waters, it's a magical place to enjoy an escape.

• ‘It feels like a violation’: This Atlanta driver realized his ‘free’ app was collecting his data and feeding it to his auto insurer — here’s how your smartphone may be skewing your premiums

• The real reason Starbucks baristas are so angry ...

• Trump Has Embarrassing Public Meltdown After Bruce Springsteen Diss | HuffPost UK Politics

• No Exams, No Grades – Just Feedback: A Danish Approach To Learning

• 9 Ways GIMP’s Latest Update Makes Photoshop Obsolete

  Image editing that rivals Photoshop CC—for free.

• Student demands $8,000 refund after catching professor using ChatGPT in class materials | TechSpot

  The New York Times writes that a Northeastern University student recently filed a formal complaint with the college after discovering that one of her professors used ChatGPT...

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