OTR Backup 01/30/2026

• The Trump Economy

  A cartoon by Michael de Adder

• Google is rolling out the biggest changes to Chrome in years — here’s what’s new | Tom's Guide

• The long-rumored ChromeOS and Android merger just got its strongest hint yet - and I'm hyped | ZDNET

• 6 Best Free Google’s AI Tools for Content, Marketing, Apps & More - Geeky Gadgets

  Skip paid AI, explore free tools in Google’s Labs like Whisk, which turns still images into animated graphics to speed content creation.

• Niagara Falls partly freezes, creating ‘dazzling’ views | Globalnews.ca

  Though a complete freeze is near impossible, a mixture of frozen surface water and mist can create the appearance that Niagara Falls has frozen.

• Ontario road salt shortage and what you can use instead

  Record-breaking snowfall in parts of Ontario has worsened an existing salt shortage.

• Canada's tax rates vary so much by province — Here's who pays the most (& the least) - Narcity

  You could be paying thousands more than your provincial neighbour!

• 10 Hacks Every Firefox User Should Know | Lifehacker

• Ontario education minister places 7th school board under provincial control

  Paul Calandra announced that he has put Peel District School Board under supervision.

• What was most played Motown song of the 20th century?

  Hitsville, USA, became the sound of modern culture in the 20th century. Without intending to do so, the stories of our societal age and Motown are interlinked.

• Sorry, These 7 Items Are Aging Your Home—Here’s What Designers Recommend Instead

  Is your home stuck in the past? Interior designers share seven outdated design elements dragging down your space—from cookie-cutter accessories to tired word art—as well as tips on swapping them out for a more modern, on-trend look.

• I ditched WinRAR for this open-source tool and it's not 7-Zip

  All the power of 7-Zip, without the 2005 vibes.

• Here Are Some Creative Photography Ideas You Should Try | Light Stalking

  In photography, we are working with light which can be manipulated in various ways using various techniques and elements. When looking at how light behaves during this process, before and after passing through through the lens, we are able to capture some very interesting photographs. There are various ways in which you can modify or manipulate the properties of light or even use the camera lens creatively for photography and capture unique shots. Here are some tutorials that will help you get started with creative photography. .

• How to keep your PC encryption key safe - from Microsoft and the FBI | ZDNET

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