OTR Backup 07/29/2025

• These 28 Viral TikTok Slang Terms Are Breaking Adults’ Brains – Can You Keep Up? | Bored Panda

  Every generation has its own slang. People in the ’90s had ‘fly.’ Boomers threw around words like ‘groovy’.

• No Gmail, no Maps, no Chrome: My week using Android without Google apps

  I ditched every Google app on Android—here's how it went

• My phone's battery kept dying at the worst times — until I finally made this change

  My battery kept dying at the worst times. Until I discovered this easy fix

• Web browsers are entering a new era where AI skills take over from extensions | Digital Trends

  With names like Dia and Comet, we have entered a phase where browser extensions will soon be a thing of the past and AI skills and agents take over.

• Microsoft unveils refreshed Link to Windows app for Android users

• Top tips to avoid bike theft, and what to do if it happens to you

• “Aiming for 10,000 steps is a myth”—a walking coach reveals how many daily steps she recommends taking and offers tips on how to get there | Fit&Well

• 7 Ways Writing Notes Down On Paper Could Give You A Cognitive Edge, According To Science

• Einstein’s 1915 Letter to His Son Reveals the Key to Learning

  According to the renowned physicist, complete immersion in creative and intellectual endeavors is key to learning—and enjoying the process.

• You're not a true Ontarian unless you've visited at least 7 of these 12 iconic summer spots - Narcity

  Ontario has so many beautiful destinations to visit during the summer months. From dreamy white sand beaches to majestic islands and lakeside villages, the province has no shortage of spots to explore.

• 20 great AI tools for creatives (that won't replace your job) | Creative Boom

• The F107 Pro rugged smartphone wants to kill grainy night shots and survive floods, fire, and cold | TechRadar

• You’re Not Getting the Best Sound From Your Soundbar—Until You Change This One Setting

  It's such a simple change, but it can make a big difference to your soundbar's sound quality.

• AI Is Taking Over Your Search Engine. Here's a Look Under the Hood - CNET

  ChatGPT, Gemini and company are going down the rabbit holes so you don't have to.

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