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15 Google Docs Hacks Everyone Should Know | Lifehacker The New Clippy? Mico Is One of 12 Copilot Upgrades Rolling Out Now | PCMag Walmart is selling a $99 Samsung smartwatch right now, and I can't recommend it enough | ZDNET Google Maps and Apple Maps aren't your only options when you're driving — here’s the 6 best alternatives | Tom's Guide Thinking about cancelling prom? Ontario education minister says 'think again' Cheaper times to use electricity are changing in Ontario on Nov. 1 ...

Cartoon: Government sh-tdown Apple Is Warning iPhone Users To Stop Using This Popular Browser - Here's Why Read More: https://www.bgr.com/1998099/apple-warning-iphone-stop-using-google-chrome-browser/ I ditched Linux for Windows 11 for one week - and found 9 big problems | ZDNET Android users warned over 38million downloads they must immediately delete from phones | Chronicle Live A cyber attack known as SlopAds has infected 224 Android apps, which have been downloaded a whopping 38million times. Users are being urged to delete the apps immediately 24 hours in, OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas browser is already surprising me | Digital Trends ...

Political cartoons for Oct. 21: No Kings and Jeffrey Epstein | The Week OpenAI releases Chrome-competitor browser “ChatGPT Atlas,” sending Google shares down - Sherwood News ChatGPT currently poses little threat to Google’s search business, but an OpenAI browser — and the data that comes with it — could change everything.... This Tiny Library Can Replace Google When You're Offline Why the Toronto Blue Jays have their champagne celebrations with beer instead of bubbly Ex-Toronto Blue Jays pitcher will get World Series ring regardless of who wins | Sports A former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher was likely rather happy to see the Canadi...

The Simpsons Boss Has A Message For Fans Upset That Homer And Marge Are Now Millennials It’s not 40 hours—Gen Zers don’t know how long they need to work in a week and even experts can’t decide Cerebras CEO says entrepreneurs should work "every waking minute," and Google's Sergey Brin told Gemini staffers a 60-hour workweek is the “sweet spot”—but experts say that’s outrageous. Here's What It Really Takes to Win in the Age of AI Search Agencies are selling entrepreneurs quick fixes for LLM visibility, but the only strategy that lasts is the blend of PR credibility and SEO clarity. Canada's safest places to live in 2025 were ranked and so many big cities beat Toronto - Narcity One province t...

Are Old Google Home Speakers Still Supported? Here's What You Need To Know Read More: https://www.bgr.com/1995173/old-google-home-speakers-still-supported-gemini-update/ You're not seeing the same internet as everyone else, and it's all down to one choice Your browser controls how the web appears, curates content, filters information, and shapes what you see and click. 3 underrated Perplexity features you probably don't know about Perplexity can do a lot more than just answer your questions. I used Linux exclusively for five months instead of Windows, and I was surprised by what I didn't miss It turns out I wasn't as married to Windows as I thought. ...

Cartoon: Jester Johnson Your Android Phone Got These Four Useful Features For Free In 2025 Read More: https://www.bgr.com/1995449/android-phone-secret-features-free-2025/ You're About to Hear a Lot More About 'Vibes' at Work - Business Insider Crown Royal maker would ‘engage’ in talks for takeover of Ontario plant | Globalnews.ca The company behind Crown Royal says it would “engage” in talks for a takeover of its soon-to-be shuttered Ontario plant that’s irritated Premier Doug Ford. Windows 11 is removing PowerShell 2.0, but you won’t miss it Goodbye to an old feature that ...

Weapon of choice Satellite Images Show How Data Centers Are Changing American Landscape - Business Insider 5 apps I always install on every new Windows PC - and why they're essential | ZDNET Fire crews, police respond to deliberately set fire at Windsor school Ontario plans “shovels in the ground” on new Highway 7 The province has spent more than $200 million to prepare for the new highway between Kitchener and Guelph, with no new road in sight. “I knew how bummed out Neil was. He wasn’t feeling like making music. He was really sick...

Stay weird, Portland, and fight the good fight Mozilla Tests Free, Built‑In VPN for Firefox Mozilla Brings Perplexity to Firefox More than half of new content is AI-generated now, report finds | ZDNET Computer science grads can't find work, AI likely to blame: UW expert When it comes to entry level programming positions, artificial intelligence is increasingly taking over says a University of Waterloo expert. Mohawk artist creates new Blue Jays logo with symbols of its history - NOW Toronto Indigenous artist Kory Parkin has a new Toronto Blue Jays-in...

Flip the Frog in “Spooks” (1931) | How a $10 USB stick made me disappear from the web Using this OS and a USB drive helps me have secure browsing on public computers. Don't Like Windows 11? It's Never Been a Better Time to Make the Switch to Linux | PCMag Been offered a job at Google? Think again. This new phishing scam is duping tech workers looking for a career change | IT Pro Canada’s only Chateau-style penitentiary resides in Kingston Thousands of people are in a Toronto Public Library queue waiting to rent one audiobook ...

I stopped my apps from snooping on me — and it was easier than I thought Tightening my phone's security took far less effort than I expected Samsung phones just got smarter as Gemini begins to evolve | Digital Trends Samsung’s One UI 8 update is here, bringing subtle design changes and laying the foundation for deeper AI integration with Gemini, promising smarter features, improved performance, and a more personalized Galaxy experience. Why Your Android Phone Could Look Very Different From Today - Tech Advisor A comprehensive change is coming to all Android handsets this week, and it might well catch your eye. CLOSURE: 12 Beer Stores shutting down this weekend in Ontario ...

The biggest shirkers in the federal government are in Congress Web browser subscriptions are here, and they offer more value than I expected | Digital Trends I've used every web browser that now offers AI-powered enhancements for $20 per month, and I can easily recommend them based on the sheer amount of convenience they have to offer in return. Best AI Tools for Effortless Presentation Design Compared 2025 - Geeky Gadgets Save hours on presentation design with AI! See how ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Grok stack up in creating visually compelling slides & decks 'We need to get them out': Beluga trainer fired by Marineland speaks out - North Bay News ...

Dusk of Musk — Bizarro | Naked Cartoonist A week’s Bizarro cartoons and some Netflix recommendations from me. These Are the Most Famous Landmarks in Canada — How Many Have You Actually Seen? - The Boutique Adventurer: Luxury Adventure Travel Blog focussed on Emerging Destinations for those over 35 Canada is known for its scenic splendor and ten uniquely different provinces. Sprinkled among these diverse regions you’ll find some incredible Canada landmarks. From modern structures to natural formations and historic buildings, the range is New iPhone Anti-Scam Feature: How To Enable It This iPhone update is actually useful, but you need to turn it on yourself. Apple Is Going Nuts, The MacBook Air 2025 Is Now Cheaper Than...

5 political cartoons about the government shutdown blame game | The Week Are we finally past the AI hallucination problem? I put the top AIs to the test | Digital Trends How many fingers does a human have? This Ontario village is a must-see Halloween destination This village in Ontario has spooky-themed events and haunted offerings all October long. Spotty Wi-Fi at home? 5 products I recommend to fix it once and for all | ZDNET Trump Uses Nobel Peace Prize Loss To Reignite Grudge Against Obama | HuffPost UK Politics Common cold, flu, Covid: Why is Britain so sick ri...

October 10 editorial cartoons | The Week I broke up with Gmail — and it’s the healthiest split I’ve had all year Gmail is dead to me, and I've never felt more alive Google and Mercedes just showed us what Gemini can do in a car - Android Authority With Gemini on Android Auto still waiting in the wings, Google and Mercedes have now shown what the AI can do inside a real production car. Best AI Tools for Researchers to Save Time & Improve Efficiency - Geeky Gadgets Learn how AI is reshaping research workflows. From literature reviews to writing, explore tools that help you work smarter, not harder. Mozilla Firefox makes Time's Best In...

https://cknewstoday.ca/chatham/news/2025/09/10/opp-set-for-operation-impact-during-thanksgiving-long-weekend https://cknewstoday.ca/chatham/news/2025/09/10/opp-set-for-operation-impact-during-thanksgiving-long-weekend How Much Do You Know About Teacher Pay Experiments? Take the Weekly Quiz Test your knowledge on the latest news and trends in education. 'It's Rough Out Here': Why Most Teachers Work a Second Job (and What It Means) Those with education-related second jobs are more likely to stay than those with non-related gigs. October 10 editorial cartoons | The Week Posted from Diigo . The rest of my favorite links are here .

Steve Nease cartoon, Oct. 9, 2025 Kids Who Get Smartphones Before This Age Are Doomed According to a new study, a person's mental health status could all be linked to one thing: the age they got their first smartphone. Bored with One UI 8? Samsung's next big update is coming by the end of 2025 - Android Authority One UI 8.5, Samsung's next major phone update, is just around the corner and reported to arrive before the end of this year. Young Kids' Screen Time Now Includes AI Chatbots, Parents Say - CNET In a broad look at how children ages 5 to 12 are interacting with technology, 42% of parents said they could be doing better. ...

Cartoon: Ending a war of sorts I never thought I'd ditch Chrome — until I tried this little-known browser It's been an absolute game-changer in my workflow ICE invests in new phone-tracking vans, but you've got tools, too! - Android Authority How you can protect your privacy from ICE's latest investment in smartphone-tracking hardware. Canada’s only elevated park is in Ontario & has stunning fall views St. Thomas Elevated Park is the only of its kind in Canada, and during the autumn, boasts gorgeous views of seasonal colours. WHY IS FRIDAY THE 13TH SO IMPORTANT TO BIKERS? THE 40-YEAR TRADITION EXPLAINED Read More: https...

Switched off Here are the facts on Trump's orders to send troops to Portland and Chicago WiFi signals can measure heart rate without a wearable device | Health | thesuburban.com New research shows how the signal from a household WiFi device can be used to monitor heart rate with state-of-the-art accuracy. Doug Ford’s cabinet ministers are getting a lot of speeding tickets Canada's last hockey stick factory survives in face of tariff threats, globalization Wearing protective gloves and earplugs, a worker feeds lengths of wood into a machine that makes an ear-splitting whine as it automatically cuts a groove into the end of ea...

The Simpsons: Every Treehouse of Horror From Seasons 1-10 Ranked How America's CEOs lost their voice — and found Trump's Trump calls for YouTube TV to bring back Univision, calls it ‘very bad’ for GOP ahead of midterms New York Yankees manager claps back at Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez The Built-In Toilet Paper Storage Solution To Consider For Your Next Bathroom Remodel Read More: https://www.housedigest.com/1983758/built-in-toilet-paper-storage-solution-bathroom-reno/ Couples Who Are Naturally Good To Each Other And Make It Look Easy Usually...

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics Switching to a new password manager wasn't that painful after all - Android Authority After delaying the transition to a standalone password manager, it turns out that the switch wasn't nearly as disruptive as I had expected. The Google Pixel Fold went from overpriced to under $500 — and it's worth every penny I didn't like it at launch, but now it's hard to beat The history of Mandarin Restaurants in Ontario If you grew up in Ontario, there's a slim chance you haven't been to Mandarin. It's the kind of restaurant that seems to appear at every milestone, w… Ranking...

In shutdown, no mercy for federal workers 6 ChromeOS tricks that are my secret to getting more done Here's why I'll never underestimate ChromeOS again Will Smith concert video highlights concern about AI faking crowds : NPR Odd fingers and faces in the crowd of a recent Will Smith concert video led to suspicions of AI. But AI is improving fast, and there are serious implications for how "fake" crowds might be coopted. I answered the million dollar question about cloud storage services - here's my expert advice | ZDNET The calendar says it's October but on the 'Ontario Riviera,' it's still hot ...

62 Times Comments Were Better Than The Original Post | Bored Panda How often are replies funnier than the original post? 6 myths about two-factor authentication that could get you hacked It's not as secure as you think Can you trust AI Overviews? Recent studies suggest they may not be as accurate as you think | Tom's Guide What’s the Difference Between College and University? Haunting photos show the demolition of a landmark Toronto hospital A beautiful structure that has served Toronto's health care needs for almost three-quarters of a century is being reduced to rubble, and haunting pho… ...