OTR Backup 09/08/2026

• 57 Comics By Joe Lennon That Poke Fun At Society And Pop-Culture | Bored Panda

• The 5 best Linux alternatives to Windows in 2026 (that aren't Mint) - ZDNET

  Looking to leave Windows? I've used Linux for years and there's never better a better time to make the leap.

• 7 things Toronto convinced me were normal until I moved away (now I know better) - Narcity

  If you live in Ontario, you know it's true!

• Americans in Canada react to renaming of Lake Ontario

  If you’re angered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s renaming of Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” chances are that an American living in your neighbourhood might be just as outraged — if not more.

• Stop Sending “Just Checking In” - What to Write When Someone Still Hasn’t Replied

  You sent the email. You waited. Still no answer, and at some point you have to decide whether to send another message or leave it alone. This is usually where one of the most overused follow-up lines appears: Just checking...

• Controversial 'negative' leap seconds to be ditched in favor of a rare leap hour

  Every second counts in a high-paced, high-tech world. Except when it shouldn’t.

• 1970 Rock Song, Written by Paul McCartney, Is Still a Powerful Hit 56 Years Later

• 7 surprisingly useful AI uses for retirees and empty nesters to make their lives easier | Tom's Guide

• 8 Things People Raised In The 60s, 70s, & 80s Appreciate About Life That Young People Can't Stand | YourTango

  If someone was born in the 60s, 70s, or 80s, they usually appreciate several things about life that younger generations just don't get.

• Microsoft unveils distraction-free Windows for developers, but anyone can replicate it | TechSpot

  As part of its push to promote AI-driven development, Microsoft and its hardware partners will begin selling high-end PCs with a clutter-free version of Windows later this...

• I turned on 4 Android settings and spam calls basically stopped

  Four menus, zero apps, and my phone finally works like it should

• ChatGPT Sites makes building a website feel like making a Google Doc

• 92 Vintage Tech Photos From The 1980s | Bored Panda

  Turning back the clock and looking at the technology of the past is a wild ride. You can simultaneously recognize familiar design features while still standing in awe of all the innovations packed inside the product. We hope you’re feeling nostalgic today because we’ve got a treat for you! We have curated this list of retro family photos and ads featuring 1980s technology, and the devices almost feel like long-lost school friends who you haven’t seen since graduation. Take a trip down memory lane, and we hope this is enough motivation for you to finish working on your time machine! . Curiosities, History

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