doug — off the record

• The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

• Switching to a new password manager wasn't that painful after all – Android Authority

  After delaying the transition to a standalone password manager, it turns out that the switch wasn't nearly as disruptive as I had expected.

• The Google Pixel Fold went from overpriced to under $500 — and it's worth every penny

  I didn't like it at launch, but now it's hard to beat

• The history of Mandarin Restaurants in Ontario

  If you grew up in Ontario, there’s a slim chance you haven’t been to Mandarin. It’s the kind of restaurant that seems to appear at every milestone, w…

• Ranking every song on Bruce Springsteen album ‘Nebraska

  'Nebraska' is the album at the heart of Bruce Springsteen's upcoming biopic, 'Deliver Me From Nowhere', but what's the best song on there?

• 4 Linux kernel tweaks I made that actually improved performance

  Make your Linux run a little faster with these kernel tweaks.

• 5 Windows 11 services I disabled to give my PC a performance boost

  Everyone loves a fast PC, and these services can unnecessarily reduce your performance.

• Ford doubles down on pulling Crown Royal off LCBO shelves

  Premier Doug Ford doubled down on his threat to remove Crown Royal from LCBO shelves if a Southwestern Ontario bottling facility moves ahead with its plan to shut down next year.

• Car Gearshifts: What Does "PRNDL" Mean?

• A long-requested taskbar feature finally makes it to Windows 11

• Why It Seems Like Kids Can’t Read Anymore | HuffPost UK Parents

• Skip the Monthly Cloud Fees: There's a Better Way to Store Your Photos and Videos – CNET

  Cloud storage subscriptions are convenient, but expensive. Here's a much cheaper way to back up your files.

• FIFA World Cup Ticket Prices In Canada Were Just Revealed

  World Cup ticket prices in Canada have fans balking at the cost, with costs reaching far above what many people can afford.

• 11 Signs You’re More Intelligent Than You Think (According to Science)

  Curious, focused, or adaptable? Discover 11 research-backed signs of intelligence – with real studies, cautions, and tips you can use today.

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