OTR Backup 03/25/2026

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• Windows vs. macOS vs. Linux vs. ChromeOS: The Ultimate Winner Revealed | PCMag

• 2,000 happily ever afters: Windsor woman attempts to sell huge collection of Harlequin paperbacks

• 10 chaotic things that Toronto pedestrians do on the street, from an annoyed local - Narcity

• A wildlife photographer's hilariously tragic photo of a captured vole went viral. Then it got turned into a movie poster | Creative Bloq

• BIG NEWS: Germany has just made the standard Open Document Format (ODF) mandatory - TDF Community Blog

  The German federal government has quietly taken an extremely significant step: hidden amongst the technical specifications of the Deutschland-Stack – the rules that will govern the sovereign digital infrastructure supporting public administration at all levels of government, from federal ministries to local council offices – there is a short but highly significant line. Under the technological pillar “Semantic technologies and real-time analysis”, the document mandates the use of just two document formats: ODF and PDF/UA. That is all. Two open, vendor-neutral formats, defined by international standardisation bodies. OOXML, Microsoft’s closed, proprietary format, is not on the list. What is the Deutschland-Stack? The Deutschland-Stack is the German federal government’s project for a sovereign, interoperable digital infrastructure that complies with European standards. It is neither a pilot project nor a policy discussion paper, but the result of a coordinated decision between the Digital Minister, the Federal Chancellery and the Chancellor, backed by the coalition agreement. The document sets out the standards that will govern how all federal public administrations, at all levels, build, procure and manage their digital systems, and envisages concrete implementation by 2028. It is worth reading its architectural principles carefully. “Made in the EU first.” Reduction of lock-in effects.

• The making of Huey Lewis and the News’ Fore! | Guitar World

• How to get free AI headshots that don't look fake - with Nano Banana 2 | ZDNET

• Google said I'm out of storage — but I found gigabytes hiding in this folder

  It brought me down memory lane but there was plenty I didn't need to keep.

• Windows' default file copy is embarrassingly slow compared to this free open-source alternative

  Brings the power of RoboCopy to every Windows user.

• With the MacBook Neo, Apple Made the Perfect AI ComputerApple’s least expensive Mac ever might just be the computer most people need for using AI tools.

• 3 Classic Rock B-Sides That Were Never Supposed To Become Hits, but Somehow Took Over the Radio - American Songwriter

  Sometimes the underdog comes out on top. These classic rock B-sides ended up being more famous than their A-sides in the end.

• 43 Stunning Visible Mending Projects That Turn Broken Items Into Art | Bored Panda

  These days, people are becoming more conscious about the environment and are looking for ways to make a difference, even as large corporations continue flooding the market with tons of low-quality products. Fast fashion is one area in particular that needs improvement, and consumers are starting to understand the impact it has on the planet. On Reddit, 'Visible Mending' shares DIY fixes for textiles, clothing, accessories, and even furniture like couches and other household items. Art & Design, Hobbies

• 8 Tips And Tricks Every Windows Touchpad User Should Know Read More: https://www.bgr.com/2129362/tips-tricks-windows-touchpad-users-know/

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