doug — off the record

• Cartoon Network TV Show Cartoons Timed Trivia Quiz

  Disney kid? Nick kid? No, no — I was a CN kid.

• The MacBook Neo is the Linux desktop killer that no one expected

  The magic is the OS

• Windows Search was silently eating gigabytes of my SSD and I didn't know I could stop it

  Unchecked indexing can quietly bloat storage, but a quick tweak fixes it.

• In Japan, the robot isn't coming for your job; it's filling the one nobody wants | TechCrunch

  Driven by labor shortages, Japan is pushing physical AI from pilot projects into real-world deployment.

• Reader-suggested NextDNS is my new favorite Android ad blocker

  As recommended by readers, I tried NextDNS, and I think I've found my new favorite method for blocking ads on Android.

• Plan for Iran-US ceasefire could take effect Monday, officials say

  The proposal, brokered by Pakistan, outlines a two-phase deal including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and follow-up talks to reach a broader agreement, though Iran has not yet responded, officials told Reuters

• A Rare Spring Polar Vortex Core Extends Winter Weather Risks Into April » Severe Weather Europe

  A Polar Vortex core and the stratospheric Final Warming will bring a significant risk of late-season cold and snow across the U.S. and Canada

• The ABCs of Time: The Five Most Complicated Wristwatches Ever Made

  A handful of watches, with dozens of complications, are true wonders of the horological world and demonstations of savoir-faire.

• 5 things I set up on every Android phone to boost my productivity – Android Authority

  Some have a bigger effect than others, but they all help me get things done faster and stress less overall.

• Microsoft is quietly building Sysmon into Windows 11, and power users should be paying attention

  The most useful security tool you've never heard of is now shipping with your OS.

• 1973 Classic Was No. 1 Hit Song 53 Years Ago Today

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