doug — off the record

• Will Seattle be the next to have Trump-mandated troops?

• This free extension keeps Google Chrome off of my computer

• Your Grok Chats Could Be Showing Up in Google Search Results. Here's How to Stop It | PCMag

• This Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is an excellent laptop for students – get $150 off in the Labor Day sales | TechRadar

• AI Says These Are the Catchiest Songs of All Time – CNET

  Tell me what you want, what you really, really want — and why is it that one Spice Girls song?

• Here's when Toronto's last 8 p.m. sunset happens

  The last 8 p.m. sunset in Toronto is happening on Aug. 27, 2025, with sunsets happening as early at 7:01 p.m. by end of September.

• Winter weather forecast: Canada expected to be wet and mild

• 6 Psychologically Damaging Things Parents Say To Their Kids Without Realizing It

  Erase these common phrases from your parenting vocabulary.

• Why You Should Never Share Your PIN With an AI Chatbot

  One casual AI chat exposed how vulnerable I was.

• A new Facebook feature could secretly be scanning your phone’s camera roll — here’s how to turn it off | Tom’s Guide

• Using This Domain? Microsoft Will Soon Restrict Your Emails | PCMag

• Bluenose II cancels visit to U.S., cites ‘uncertainties’ with crossing the border

• What are provinces doing with unsold U.S. alcohol amid the Trump trade war? – National | Globalnews.ca

  Global News reached out to every province and territory for details on the fate of U.S. alcohol products since they were removed from store shelves in early March.

• Android phone cameras are in for a crazy upgrade – Android Authority

  Android phone companies are exploring ways to enhance cameras, including add-ons like magnetically attaching external lenses.

• Canadians say these universities have the best reputation and the top three might surprise you​ – Narcity

  Where do Canada's most well-known schools rank?

• B.C. spot reaches hottest temperature Canada has seen all year | News

  A B.C. village hit a new high temperature record for Aug. 24 and consequently also reached the highest temperature Canada has seen this year.

• 40 million users at risk of stolen data with these 11 password managers | PCWorld

  Most password managers are secure, but one common vulnerability makes it possible for hackers to steal your data anyway.

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