doug — off the record

• Cartoon: Cheat to win

• These 5 lightweight operating systems can make any slow PC fast

  Don't let aging hardware force you into buying expensive upgrades.

• Reviving 15 Years of WordPress Content with NotebookLM – Wahl Network

  Using Python to convert WordPress XML Exports into text that NotebookLM can parse and query as a data source.

• 6 tricks that turn NotebookLM into a personal research assistant

  NotebookLM hacks that changed how I study and research

• 13 charming end of summer small town fairs to check out across Ontario

  We’re approaching the end of summer, and what better way to close the season than by visiting a local fall fair in these small Ontario towns?

• So many foods are being recalled in Canada due to salmonella, listeria, glass shards & more – Narcity

  A bunch are tied to a growing salmonella outbreak.

• Google’s AI model just nailed the forecast for the strongest Atlantic storm this year - Ars Technica

  If they improve further, AI weather models may very well become the gold standard.

• Young people can't find jobs. What should they do?

  Data shows Gen Z are plagued by employment pessimism. BBC Special Correspondent Katty Kay and LinkedIn's Aneesh Raman discuss the difficulty facing entry-level workers.

• Mick Jagger’s famous falling out with his favourite guitarist

  Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones have certainly critiqued plenty of bands, but the 'Gimme Shelter' singer's favourite guitarist turned the tables.

• I don’t think most people should be buying flagship phones anymore | Digital Camera World

• 6 Ways to Optimize RAM Usage in Windows for Better Performance

  Freeing up vital memory on Windows only takes a moment, and your computer will feel much faster once you're done.

• Is That Video Real? 5 Tips for Spotting AI-Generated Content | PCMag

• I’ve tested all the M-chipped MacBooks, and the M4 is the only option for students going back to school this year | Creative Bloq

• College students are bombarded by misinformation, so this professor taught them fact-checking 101 − here’s what happened

  Just 2½ hours of online instruction made students a lot better at identifying misinformation on YouTube and TikTok.

• I’m never using Windows without this app again

  Windows is great, but PowerToys makes it unstoppable.

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