doug — off the record

• Cartoon: Save the children!

  A cartoon by Pedro Molina. Related |� Trump spews more lies about vaccines and autism and … the Amish?

• How to turn on Private DNS mode on Android phones – and why you should ASAP | ZDNET

• Ontario has a 1,337-year-old tree and you can visit it

• This Ontario city has starred in almost 30 Christmas movies and has a magical holiday market – Narcity

  It's the most magical time of the year! Christmas is just around the bend, and if you're looking for a fun way to get into the holiday spirit, you'll want to plan a road trip to this enchanting destination.

• How to clear your Android phone cache (and wipe out lag for good) | ZDNET

• How Long Can A USB Cable Be Without Slowing Down? Read More: https://www.bgr.com/2023336/how-long-can-usb-cable-be-slow-down/

• Vibe Coded: AI Who’s Who

• Chatbots are no longer just a novelty – here’s how ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot are helping you get through the day

• NotebookLM Adds Deep Research Agent: How to Use It for Faster, Source-Grounded Research

• The 'Magic Number' for Your Thermostat That Will Save You Hundreds This Winter – CNET

  If your heating bill is too high, adjusting your thermostat to this temperature is the best fix.

• How much RAM does your PC need in 2025? A Windows and Mac expert's advice | ZDNET

• Toronto Blue Jays rookie pitcher marries his high school sweetheart | Sports

  Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Braydon Fisher continues to have an excellent year, as he got married this past week.

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