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The content of this blog is generated by whatever strikes my fancy at any given point. It might be computers, education, weather, politics, or something else. I experiment and comment a lot on things so don't take anything here too seriously; I might change my mind a day later but what you read is my thought and opinion at the time I wrote it.
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At their request, here is information and a registration link to AI Horizons Conference: Empowering Educators and Shaping Futures in Ontario hosted by Learning Forward Ontario. Welcome to Learning Forward Ontario’s AI Horizons Conference: Empowering Educators and Shaping Futures in Ontario! Join us online for insightful discussions, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities as we explore the ..read more
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The 8 best free Android radio apps Google Chrome Deadline—You Have 72 Hours To Update Your Browser Millennial mom asks her mom about raising kids in the 80s – Upworthy https://greekreporter.com/2024/09/16/top-10-strangest-things-google-earth-greece/ Teacher made incredible exam question to help find cheaters and caught 14 students There’s been another assassination attempt on Donald Trump and of all ..read more
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2d ago
Today’s political cartoons – September 13, 2024 | The Week How to use a Chromebook | TechRadar The First 7 Things I Do After Getting a Samsung Galaxy Phone Loblaws vs. Metro: Comparing the cost of 10 basic grocery items | Dished Canadians are torn over tips, believing some businesses are more deserving than others ..read more
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3d ago
30 Hilariously Inappropriate Comics By The Ward Brothers | Bored Panda How to cancel digital subscriptions on your Apple and Google accounts – The Verge Here’s how much Google paid in fines over the years and why – Android Authority What exactly are Chromebooks? Why they’re more than just budget laptops This Two Minute Video ..read more
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4d ago
Google is spending big on carbon capture technology – here’s why | ITPro Google TV hits new mark of 150 free channels as the TV Streamer prepares for lift-off | TechRadar NotebookLM’s new feature has the potential to replace podcast hosts AI is confusing. This tool helps you make sense of the tech – Fast Company ..read more
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5d ago
20 Witty One-Panel Comics By The New Yorker Cartoonist Tom Toro (New Pics) | Bored Panda How to Extend the Life of Your Old PC or Low-End Laptop 10 Linux apps I can’t do without – and why | ZDNET My parents weren’t convinced about AI until I showed them these 7 apps | Tom’s ..read more
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5d ago
Cartoon Children All Grown Up, A.I. Google’s new AI gaming engine can recreate DOOM and basically all your other favorite games too | TechRadar My favorite File Explorer alternative just got better, but you won’t see the biggest addition in its change log | Windows Central One of the best Android smartwatches I’ve tested made ..read more
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1w ago
… but with AI (Artificial Intelligence), I can play one on my computer. I was just mucking about a bit yesterday when I came across some Vincent van Gogh art. At first, I thought of the Don McLean song “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)”. Classic. I played this particular version because it had the distinctive visual ..read more
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1w ago
Google Play Store Deletion—Do Not Keep These Apps On Your Phone It’s time to hit the 007 update on your Chromecast with Google TV – Android Authority For successful school phone bans, school administrators and parents need to support teachers – Philippine Canadian Inquirer The minimum wage in Ontario is going up next month What ..read more
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1w ago
‘The Simpsons’ Theme Song Was Based on Music From Another Classic Cartoon | Cracked.com 32 Bits of Math and Science Trivia to Punch Into Your Graphing Calculator When the Teacher’s Not Looking | Cracked.com Second-grade student’s math question completely baffles her mother and the internet – Scoop Upworthy 10 Things Always to Buy Secondhand and ..read more