OTR Backup 01/05/2026

• Cartoon: Obamacare vs. Affordable Care Act

• AI Slop won in 2025 — fingerprinting real content might be the answer in 2026 | TechRadar

• How to Find the Right Browser

  Many users stick with the pre-installed browser, which isn't always ideal. Switching is usually straightforward and free.

• The US Invaded Venezuela and Captured Nicolás Maduro. ChatGPT Disagrees | WIRED

  Some AI chatbots have a surprisingly good handle on breaking news. Others decidedly don’t.

• You probably use the same password for 30 different websites. It’s time for a passkey.  | Fortune

  Many companies think of passkeys as just a security upgrade, but they’re really a crucial user experience initiative.

• 5 Ontario spots broke snowfall records on New Year’s Eve

  Areas in Simcoe County, York Region and the Ottawa area received enough snow to beat records, with one dating back to 1881.

• How to fix a touchpad that’s not working in Windows 11 | PCWorld

  If your touchpad isn't working, here are some things you can do to troubleshoot it.

• Ranked: The Fastest-Growing Jobs in the Next Decade

• 6 "innocent" Windows settings that are actually spying on you (and how to stop them)

  I assumed Windows’ default settings were harmless. It turns out, several quietly track more than you’d expect—but they’re easy to fix.

• Swiss AI tech reduces data center needs for powerful AI

  What’s not to love about giant AI data centers?

• What did Chicago mean by ’25 or 6 to 4′?

  There was plenty of mystery surrounding the Chicago song '25 or 6 to 4', namely, what does the title even mean? Read more about it here.

• New 20-Year Study Reveals the One Breakfast Habit Linked to Living Longer

  What if one small change to your morning routine could quietly add years to your life? A major 20-year study following nearly 3,000 adults has uncovered a surprisingly powerful habit linked to longevity – and it has nothing to do...

• Venezuela - The Lesson for Canada

  Make no mistake, the attack on Venezuela by the Trump regime is not about removing a rogue leader; it is a deliberate attack on international law.

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