OTR Backup 07/13/2025

• Cartoon: Proudly not woke

  A cartoon by Mike Luckovich. Related | What Republicans really mean when they say ‘woke’

• Can a Linux laptop replace my MacBook? This one is off to a good start | ZDNET

• Chrome and Edge browser extensions secretly hijacked, spied on millions of users | TechSpot

  According to researchers at Koi Security, the malicious extensions were part of a coordinated operation involving at least 18 known add-ons listed on the Chrome and Edge...

• Elon Musk Updated Grok. Guess What It Said. - The Atlantic

  After praising Hitler earlier this week, the chatbot is now listing the “good races.”

• I tried Perplexity's Comet AI browser - here's what you need to know | ZDNET

• New exhibit in St. Thomas explores legacy of global icon — Jumbo the elephant

• This dreamy beach town with Florida vibes is one of Ontario's 'most beautiful' spots to live - Narcity

  Every day will feel like a vacation when waking up in this charming Ontario beach town. With sandy shores, quaint streets and sparkling waves, it's like a little slice of paradise right here in the province.

• Gas prices are dropping tomorrow across Canada and these spots will have the biggest savings - Narcity

  Prices are falling this weekend — but not everywhere.

• Ditch ChatGPT for This All-in-One AI Tool—You Won't Regret It

  If you think ChatGPT is good, wait until you try this.

• Classic car features comeback

• A new Windows feature could allow your PC to fix itself | PCWorld

  Microsoft is close to releasing a new feature called "quick machine recovery" for home users, which records the details of a PC crash and then proactively searches out updates to solve the problem.

• Apple’s AirPort products are now ‘obsolete,’ with one exception - 9to5Mac

  Apple’s discontinued AirPort products have now been labeled ‘obsolete’ by the company, with only one exception.

• Man cuts Fiat down to 19.7-inch, mind-bending ride | Popular Science

  Claustrophobic drivers, beware.

• How does your brain know something is real? | Popular Science

  Your brain blends imagination and reality—sometimes too well.

• Have Windows 11 upgrade questions? Here's everything you need to know - before you make the leap | ZDNET

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