OTR Backup 11/07/2025

• Election results: Voters say ‘No Kings’

• Is uBlock Origin dead on Chrome? New update says yes, but here's how to get the ad blocker back

  Chrome v142 has removed the flags that kept Manifest v2 extensions like uBlock Origin alive. Here's what to do to re-enable uBlock Origin.

• Goodbye, Assistant: Google prepares to make Gemini your only option

  Gemini could soon get a new processing animation, new control buttons, but also lose the ability to switch to Google Assistant. Read on!

• How schools in Miami use Google AI tools for learning

  We visited Miami earlier this month to see firsthand how students and teachers are using our AI tools in innovative ways.

• Gemini can finally search Gmail and Drive, following Microsoft | PCWorld

  Google Gemini adds access to Google services like Gmail and Drive to Deep Research, making them available to everyone but mobile users.

• Locals say these 5 cozy Ontario towns are the 'best' spots to live in Canada - Narcity

  Canada is filled with stunning places to call home, and several Ontario small towns have earned a spot among the nation's favourites. With their slower pace, friendly atmosphere, and postcard-worthy scenery, these communities offer the perfect escape from the city's hustle and bustle.

• Ford government plan to merge Ontario conservation areas 'heartbreaking' for Windsor-Essex: ERCA chair

• This dreamy village in Ontario is filled with tiny, adorable shops and plenty of small town charm

  The small, historic village of Bayfield is known for its Hallmark movie charm, mostly due to its landscape and enchanting shops and walkways.

• 26 of the Funniest Tweets from Wednesday, November 05, 2025 | Cracked.com

  Zero effort from the Louvre

• Own a Samsung phone? I changed these 7 settings to extend the battery life by hours | ZDNET

• Ontario records one of its worst wildfire seasons in years

• What You Can (and Can't) Take From Your Hotel Room

  Hospitality insiders reveal which hotel items are fair game—mini toiletries, slippers, pens—and what to leave behind, like towels, robes and plugged-in electronics.

• Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Bug That Won't Let Task Manager Close: Here's What to do

• The first 8 Linux commands every new user should learn | ZDNET

• How to declutter, quiet down, and take the AI out of Windows 11 25H2 - Ars Technica

  A new major Windows 11 release means a new guide for cleaning up the OS.

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