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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦

@dougpete.bsky.social
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Computer Science, Mathematics, and Business Educator, Presenter & always on the look for something new to learn. Former President of Educational Computing Organization of Ontario. I blog at dougpete.wordpress.com

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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 1h
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/scams/2...
malwarebytes.com
Scammers are getting smarter about where they target you
New Malwarebytes research reveals how different scams are tailored to different platforms.
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 6h
dougpete.wordpress.com/2026/10/08/t...
dougpete.wordpress.com
The cost of voting
I guess when you get to be old you can complain or maybe just analyze things more than you ever thought you might. It’s election time in our community and across the province and an advance p…
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 11h
movieweb.com/peanuts-best...
movieweb.com
10 Greatest Lucy Quotes in 'Peanuts' History
Lucy may be the most underrated 'Peanuts' character.
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 11h
chameleonmemes.com/25-office-ch...
chameleonmemes.com
25 Office Chaos Memes That Turn Coffee Breaks into Full-Blown Adventures - Epic Fails
Sometimes, the best part of a workday isn’t the tasks—it’s the break where you can escape into a little laughter. These office chaos memes are perfect for enjoying during your coffee breaks, lunch bre...
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 11h
www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
theweathernetwork.com
Isaias arrives, likely to be the Atlantic's first hurricane of the season - The Weather Network
Isaias has arrived in the Gulf of Mexico, and is forecast to become the Atlantic's first hurricane of the season--putting interests in the Yucatan Peninsula and the northern U.S. Gulf Coast on alert
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 11h
torontolife.com/city/the-for...
torontolife.com
The Ford government quietly changed the prison building code to "optimize space," raising concerns - Toronto Life
Critics worry it could make the practice of triple-bunking policy
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 11h
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phys.org
Why some people are good at math while others struggle
Why do some students dread math class while others look forward to it? New research offers a closer look at the thinking skills that may help explain differences in math ability.
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 11h
www.mentalfloss.com/culture/gene...
mentalfloss.com
20 Outdated Things Baby Boomers Still Love
Technology changes fast, but habits die hard. From landlines to paper maps, here are the everyday items Boomers just can't retire.
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 12h
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 12h
www.zdnet.com/tech/how-to-...
zdnet.com
How to make Windows more like MacOS: 6 tweaks to try - ZDNET
Want a Windows environment with an Apple aesthetic? Try these changes.
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 12h
www.pcmag.com/how-to/worri...
pcmag.com
Worried That Siri AI Knows Too Much About You? 7 Ways to Protect Your Privacy
Using Siri AI in iOS 27? Here’s how to review and adjust your privacy options to make sure your chats are as protected as possible.
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
www.sltrib.com/opinion/bagl...
sltrib.com
Bagley Cartoon: The Bans Played On
Check out Pat Bagley's latest cartoon: The Bans Played On
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
restofworld.org/2026/ai-data...
restofworld.org
The AI boom is making the world’s cheapest smartphones disappear
AI data centers are driving demand for memory chips, pushing phone makers to raise prices and abandon some of their most affordable models.
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
www.edweek.org/technology/c...
edweek.org
ChatGPT's 'Teen Mode' Is Unsafe for Students, Report Concludes
The chatbot failed to report unsafe interactions to parents in a timely manner, researchers found.
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
www.engadget.com/2267392/why-...
engadget.com
Why you should avoid holding down your PC's power button - Engadget
Firmly pressing on your PC's power button will help you out if your apps have frozen, but doing so regularly could result in file loss, system errors and more.
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
www.zdnet.com/tech/7-open-...
zdnet.com
7 open-source apps worth paying for in 2026 - ZDNET
Can you imagine if open-source apps had an associated price? I wouldn't blame my favorites if they did.
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
www.thestreet.com/technology/m...
thestreet.com
Microsoft cutting off a best-seller with no extension on Oct. 13
If you don't upgrade, you're putting your computer and anyone else on your network at risk.
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
www.digitaltrends.com/computing/cl...
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Theo Moudakis @theomoudakis.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
calgaryherald.com/opinion/edit...
calgaryherald.com
Editorial cartoons from the past week (Oct. 5, 2026)
editorial cartoons from the past week
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
www.blogto.com/eat_drink/20...
blogto.com
Tipping in Ontario is in decline at faster rate than anywhere in Canada
Tipping culture in Ontario might be on the way out, according to a new study looking into tipping habits across Canada. Tip management and hospitalit…
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
thetyee.ca
War Showed How to Respond to Canada’s Housing Crisis | The Tyee
Government once built plentiful homes fast. Today is different, but there’s plenty to learn from Wartime Housing Ltd.
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
macleans.ca/economy/busi...
macleans.ca
My Restaurant Was Thriving. Then the Diners Disappeared. - Macleans.ca
We made Canada’s best-restaurant lists, but customers in our small town started cutting back
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
www.marytrump.org/p/checks-lie...
marytrump.org
Checks, Lies, and Desperation
The check is definitely not in the mail
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
www.inc.com/minda-zetlin...
inc.com
Want People to Like and Remember You? 5 Conversation Habits Make the Difference
Better conversations aren’t about talking more. These five habits help you earn trust, become more memorable, and know when it’s time to move on.
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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trivia.cracked.com
18 of the Funniest Tweets from Monday, October 5 2026
This is the kind of news I want to hear
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
www.zdnet.com/innovation/c...
zdnet.com
How I made a paid Mac app in 11 days with Claude - without writing a single line of code - ZDNET
Claude helped me vibe-code a Mac app and pass Apple’s review in less than two weeks. Come with me on my journey from idea to purchasable App Store product.
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
dino-world.com/7-critical-t...
dino-world.com
7 Critical Thinking Skills That Help You Analyze Information Objectively – Dino World
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
www.zmescience.com/science/news...
zmescience.com
Scientists Created a Computer Inside a Water Drop Using Billions of DNA Molecules and It Worked
You won’t believe it, but DNA molecules can turn even a tiny drop of water into a computer.
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
www.macrumors.com/2026/10/05/m...
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
hackernoon.com/the-art-of-o...
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
www.thephoblographer.com/2026/10/04/r...
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
www.engadget.com/2273348/why-...
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
www.pcmag.com/explainers/p...
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
www.geeky-gadgets.com/mac-producti...
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
www.techradar.com/ai-platforms...
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
www.creativebloq.com/design/graph...
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
www.insauga.com/gas-prices-d...
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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