doug — off the record

• 32 Forgotten '90s Things Millennials Will Recognize

  If you know, you know…and if you grew up in the '90s, you definitely know!!!

• I’ve been using Linux for a quarter of a century, so why do I keep coming back to Ubuntu? | Tom’s Hardware

• Perplexity Launches an AI Email Assistant Agent for Gmail and Outlook, Aimed at Scheduling, Drafting, and Inbox Triage – MarkTechPost

  Perplexity AI Email Assistant Agent automates scheduling, drafts replies in your tone, and prioritizes Gmail and Outlook inboxes for Max

• Perplexity Comet Browser: The AI Tool That Redefines Web Browsing – Geeky Gadgets

  Discover how the Perplexity Comet Browser combines cutting-edge AI tools with intuitive features for smarter, faster browsing.

• Statistics Canada is hiring for new census jobs and you need to know how to use a computer – Narcity

  No university degree or college diploma is required for these jobs!

• Teachers Are Revealing Gen Alpha's "Missing Life Skills" That Were Second Nature To Anyone Who Grew Up In The '90s, And I'm Honestly Shocked

  "It breaks my heart to see how easily this generation seems to get discouraged."

• I found a tool that reveals the scary reality of how much you’re tracked online | Digital Trends

  The Electronic Frontier Foundation's Cover Your Tracks tool lets you check the extent of tracking allowed by your browser, and whether the protections on hand are adequate.

• Why ZorinOS 18 might be the new best Linux distro – and I've tried them all | ZDNET

• Archaeologists mindblown by secret tunnels found beneath Italian castle. Da Vinci had drawn them 500 yrs ago – Scoop Upworthy

• David Crosby picks the best song The Byrds ever wrote

  When casting his back to The Byrds' West Coasfolk rock canon, David Crosby spoke candidly at which song he felt stood as the "best" in his estimation.

• Gemini is finally available on Google TV, but there’s a big catch

  After months of waiting, Gemini is now rolling out to Google TV. However, if you want to try it today, you may be out of luck.

• Chatbait Is Taking Over the Internet – The Atlantic

  How chatbots keep you talking

• A Simple Way To Measure Knots Has Come Unraveled | Quanta Magazine

  Two mathematicians have proved that a straightforward question — how hard is it to untie a knot? — has a complicated answer.

• Tradition Meets Innovation: CFL announces major changes to the game – CFL.ca

  The CFL is making a bold move to evolve the game with a set of changes centered upon entertainment and innovation.

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