doug — off the record

• Wile E. Coyote has a tool for every situation

• I stopped using passwords because I found a safer and simpler alternative

  Passkeys are not only safer, they're much faster to use, too.

• The Ultimate Guide to Boosting Your Phone Signal – CNET

  Struggling with bad reception? Try these easy steps to get more bars fast.

• How to Use Google’s Nano Banana AI to Transform Your Selfies Into Digital Figurines – Decrypt

  The free Gemini tool transforms photos into hyperrealistic collectible figurines in seconds. Here's how you can generate your own digital doll for free.

• Trustees accuse Ontario education minister of hypocrisy over focus on expenses | Globalnews.ca

  It’s the latest twist in a growing battle between government and school board trustees, many of whom face the possibility of being eliminated.

• Parents, Your Job in Children’s Learning Has Changed in the A.I. Era

• Don't wait until your laptop is stolen! Change these 7 settings now | PCWorld

  Take these preemptive steps to protect your data and make your laptop more recoverable in case it's ever lost or stolen.

• This serene, lush foliage was actually made with a Blender plugin | Creative Bloq

• I'm obsessed with Windows 11's secret God mode | PCWorld

  Yes Windows 11 does have a God mode. Here's how to activate it!

• Why you should reconsider using unleaded gas in your lawn mower

• Can't Run Windows 11? Here's What You Should Do Next – CNET

  Windows 10 support ends on Oct 14. If you can't upgrade your computer, you still have options.

• The GÜP Industries tire plug tool finds a surprisingly secure stash spot on the saddle – Singletracks Mountain Bike News

  The GÜP Industries Oversize Puncture System features a tool, tire plugs, and an extra Presta valve stem, and the whole package snaps to a standard MTB saddle rail.

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