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In this edition of GTL, we explore a variety of tools to help you and your families produce their best work and avoid being spammed. It’s essential to recognize that sharing data online means these sites store it on their servers. While this may not be a problem for everyone, exercise caution when uploading sensitive media. Some sites use uploaded data to train their AI models, and others may sell it to data brokers. Calculator.net and CalculatorSoup.com Calculators for all occasions URL: https://www.calculator.net   URL: www.calculatorsoup.com     Who needs a standalone calculator today? You can ask Google, Alexa, or open the calculator app on your phone or computer. If you're looking for something beyond standard arithmetic, Calculator.net and CalculatorSoup.com offer a wide range of specialized calculators, grouped by category. In addition to providing results, they explain the underlying concepts, helping you understa...

Some people prefer online shopping, while others enjoy browsing through physical stores. Regardless of your preference, these tools can help you make informed purchasing decisions. They provide the best price for an item, show how its price has changed over time, and help you determine if customer reviews are trustworthy or if they might be biased by manufacturers to boost sales. The tools in this edition of GTL focus specifically on Amazon products. However, even if you’re not an Amazon fan, many large retailers—both online and in-store—will match prices if you ask. Some of these tools offer browser extensions. Only install extensions from sites you trust and need, as they can track your browsing behaviour even when you’re not using them. Furthermore, extensions can slow down your browser. None of the tools listed here require you to install a browser extension. For Europeans, we share tools that help you discover the lowest Amazon-country price for a product. A Note for Our Read...

January spurs us to fresh starts and new beginnings. The lengthening days mirror our expanding possibilities, particularly in areas of personal growth that may have taken a backseat during the previous year. This month’s GTL features three exceptional online resources that can help you nurture your physical, mental, and emotional well-being from the comfort of your home.   FLOW - A 30 Day Yoga Journey For Physical and Mental Harmony   URL: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLui6Eyny-UzwwBB_riVPMdOF3cmheEPpy   Yoga With Adriene’s FLOW program stands out as a thoughtfully crafted gateway to holistic wellness. This free YouTube series transforms the world of yoga into an accessible, nurturing practice for practitioners of all levels. During the series you’re accompanied by Benji, Adrien’s faithful four-legged companion that helps add to the serenity and tranquillity of each video. What makes FLOW special: - 30 carefully sequenced sessions (plus intro and e...

Introduction Tech Topics from the Web is in Holiday mode! We're sharing fun, interactive, and educational links for you and your family to enjoy. As a parting gift, we hope that our third link, from the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), will help raise environmental awareness. Enjoy and have a great holiday season!   ASCII Theater   Type: Art and Culture   URL: https://ascii.theater/ Are you a movie buff? What’s the last movie you watched? What’s the size of your TV, and what technology does it use to render those fantastical images. Do you have a soundbar or a full surround sound system? Well, it might be time to call in the recyclers, because we’ve got something a little different for you: the ASCII Theater, the next-gen (or maybe retro-gen?) streaming service! Forget high-definition. ASCII Theater delivers movies in text characters. Think The Matrix on an old-school CRT monitor from the 1980s. And get this—there’s no sound! You'll h...

Introduction In this edition of GTL, we explore the topic of fake news. Fake news refers to false or misleading information presented as news. Nowadays, the majority of people consume news through electronic devices. Advances in AI and the evolution of apps have made it easy for practically anyone to manipulate audio, video, and text. These tools can create scenarios where people appear to be in places they've never been, say things they've never uttered, and generate text in their style that they've never produced. Once disinformation is created, it spreads rapidly, potentially reaching billions of people within seconds. Companies and individuals, for a fee, promote and disseminate this information, pushing it to the top of the targeted audience lists. Fake news serves the purpose of controlling public opinion. It can either favour the originator, making their case appear more favourable than it is in reality, or target opponents, portraying then and their agenda negat...