doug — off the record

• Cartoon: If former presidents were Trump-like

  A cartoon by Mike Luckovich.

• 5 Things Nobody Tells You About Switching to Linux from Windows

  Truths about switching from Windows to Linux I learned from practical experience.

• This Windows 11 mod makes your PC look like a completely different OS

  From bland to brilliant: the fastest way to refresh your Windows experience.

• Keep Your Old Laptop Alive by Installing ChromeOS Flex | WIRED

  Google offers a free, lightweight operating system that essentially turns any machine into a Chromebook. It's a great way to keep an aging computer in service longer.

• London’s mayor is proposing modular housing. Here’s what they could look like

• Why Japan Has Blue Traffic Lights Instead Of Green

• Everyone’s wondering if, and when, the AI bubble will pop. Here’s what went down 25 years ago that ultimately burst the dot-com boom

  Sam Altman and Mark Zuckerberg have acknowledged the parallels, which begs the question: Are we watching history repeat itself?

• I immediately disable these 7 features as soon as I set up my Windows PC

  Stop Windows 11 from spying, cluttering, and nagging you.

• Leading Computer Science Professor: Students Are Struggling to Get Jobs – Business Insider

• Here’s when the clocks turn back in Canada as daylight saving time soon ends

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