doug — off the record

• The Dirtiest Thing You Touch Every Day Isn't a Toilet Seat – CNET

  Your phone is with you at all times, but chances are you're not cleaning it as often as you should.

• This Meme Account Explains These 58 Memes For Those Who Just Don’t Get It – TVovermind

  Here we can see a student make an algebra joke by using the terms onion and Pi. He wants to say ‘opinion’ but using the image of onion with the symbol Pi in it to make it sound like ‘opinion’. This is a type of dad joke and his dad is proud.

• Google now offers free SAT practice exams, powered by Gemini | TechCrunch

  Students can prompt Gemini by typing "I want to take a practice SAT test,” and the AI will provide them with a free practice exam. Gemini then analyzes the results, highlighting strengths and identifying areas that need further review. It also offers detailed explanations for any incorrect answers. 

• Grok generated an estimated 3 million sexualized images — including 23,000 of children — over 11 days

  X restricted the feature on January 14, but the standalone Grok app reportedly still "digitally undresses" images of real people.

• Man uses 99 phones to trick Google Maps into thinking there’s a traffic jam to prove a big point

• Parts of Ontario are about to be slammed with up to 30 cm of snow

  Parts of Ontario could find themselves digging out from as much as 30 centimetres of snow this weekend, as a developing major U.S. storm threatens to…

• The Ford government has made a mess of the TDSB class-size cap

• Your Wi-Fi name can expose more information than you think

  Your Wi-Fi name leaks more about you than your IP address ever could.

• How to Take Professional Photos With Your Phone – VIEWBUG.com

  Find more photo inspiration at VIEWBUG

• 10 Google Search Hacks Everyone Should Know | Lifehacker

• People With Zero Empathy Almost Always Use These 11 Phrases When They Talk To You | YourTango

  People can be cruel, and it's evident by the words they use. Unfortunately, people with zero empathy almost always use these 11 phrases when they talk to you.

• How To Wear Jeans Like A Man

  Every man needs denim in their life. Today we're running you through the coolest ways on how to wear jeans from super slim to straight cut.

• Trump says Board of Peace is withdrawing its invite to Canada – CBS News

• Don’t throw away your old laptop — try these 5 projects instead

  Repurpose old laptops into quiet, productive, and practical machines.

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