OTR Backup 08/17/2026

• Whatever happened to … – doug — off the record

• AI is diminishing our brains

• Letting go of prized possessions can be tough. Let the professionals help, experts say

• Super El Niño: Canada may feel its effects, experts say

• How Iowans feel about Trump's tariffs, Canada's treatment as Republicans vie for support

• Don’t use Gemini or ChatGPT for studying — use this free app instead

• I use this ridiculously simple trick to change my IP without a VPN

• 6 Windows features I won't ever use, even though Microsoft recommends them strongly

• Black Labrador Who Loves Music Has the Sweetest Reaction To Visiting a Music School

• An eval harness found what qualitative review couldn't: AI models are most confident when wrong

• The 4 secrets to taking better photos on a Samsung Galaxy phone

• I tried Windows 11's new customizable context menus, and they're a major improvement: Microsoft will let you restore Windows 10 style vertical layout for primary actions and more | Windows Central

• I switched from Windows to Mac after 25 years, and it’s the trackpad that converted me.

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