Your Android phone’s most powerful security feature is off by default and hidden – turn it on now

One of Google’s most critical features is hidden behind a single toggle – turn it on to protect against theft, scams, spam, and more.

What is this Clawdbot, Err Moltbot, Everyone's Screaming About?

This open source project has survived Anthropic's trademark lawyers, crypto scammers hijacking its identity, and security holes exposing users.

The Second Beta of Plasma 6.6 Released with Numerous Bug-fixes

After almost of 2 weeks beta-1 testing, the second beta of KDE Plasma 6.6 is out before the final release planned for 17th February 2026. Plasma 6.6 Beta 2 contains mostly bug-fixes, stability and user experience improvements, along with few minor new features. First, for those who missed the first Beta, it introduced new feature […]

Distribution Release: FydeOS 22.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The FydeOS project has announced the release of FydeOS 22.0, the latest stable release of the project’s ChromeOS-based Linux distribution that delivers a Google Chromebook-like experienc…

The best home battery and backup systems of 2026: Expert tested for emergencies and more

We tested and researched the best home battery and backup systems from brands like EcoFlow and Tesla to help you find the right fit to keep you safe during outages or reduce your reliance on grid energy.

COSMIC Desktop ‘Frosted Glass’ UI Effect Previewed

COSMIC, the Linux desktop that can look and work however you dang well like, is adding more bling. System76 co-founder Carl Richell has given us our first look at the ‘Frosted Glass’ effect coming to the COSMIC desktop in Epoch 2 (as the de…

I put away my iPad and Kindle within hours after testing this tablet (and it’s cheaper)

While it may no longer be the latest model, the TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G has quickly become my go-to e-reader for several reasons.

parallel @ Savannah: GNU Parallel 20260122 (‘Maduro’) released [stable]

GNU Parallel 20260122 (‘Maduro’) has been released. It is available for download at: lbry://@GnuParallel:4

Quote of the month:

  64コアで、64並列でsimlationを回してtopコマンドで状況を見るのは心地よい。簡単に並列処理を実現できるGNU parallelコマンドは素晴らしい。

    — Daisuke Iizuka @diizuka@tw…

Need to manage virtual machines on Linux? I found an easier way

If you’re looking for a way to manage virtual machines on Linux and even do it remotely, Cockpit is what you want.

Moonshot’s new Kimi K2.5 model can build websites from visual inputs – here’s how it works

While it’s not yet clear how practically useful the capability will be for individuals and businesses, the model’s “coding with vision” capability makes vibe coding even vibier.

The Alienware 16 Aurora is a powerhouse Windows laptop, and it’s under $1,000 right now

In a world where $1,000 will barely cover a RAM upgrade, you can snag the Alienware 16 Aurora on sale for less money.

FSF Blogs: GPL-compliant reasonable legal notices and author attributions

Source: Planet GNU

Open Invention Network Shifts to Tiered Funding and Expands Linux System

After two decades of endowment‑backed patent defense, Open Invention Network is moving to a tiered funding model and expanding its Linux System coverage.
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I traveled with the world’s smallest 1TB SSD drive – now I can’t go back to bulky storage

The SanDisk ExtremeFit USB-C weighs under three grams yet delivers ample storage and fast speeds.

Meet Prism, OpenAI’s free research workspace for scientists – how to try it

Powered by GPT-5.2, Prism helps you draft papers, source contextualized references, and more – just don’t delegate your research to it.

This Anker portable power station for $370 off on Amazon is a steal – and it’s great for the winter

Whether winter storms have knocked out your electricity or you’re just looking to stay prepared for the next one, the Anker Solix C1000 is a solid choice.

Official Firefox RPM Package Now Available for Fedora-Style Linux Distributions

by George Whittaker

Mozilla has taken a notable step toward improving Firefox distribution on Linux. An official Firefox RPM package is now available directly from Mozilla for Fedora-s…

The most useful thing in my tech bag costs just $7 – and it’s a cable

The Vafoton PD 240W Thunderbolt 4 cable supports 40Gbps data transfer and is flexible enough to clip to my backpack.

I tested the $99 gadget that prevents electrical fires by doing nothing – and it’s legit

The Ting Smart Sensor quietly monitors your home wiring for potential hazards. Here’s how it handled my house of gadgets.

5 ways you can stop testing AI and start scaling it responsibly in 2026

The moment is now. CIOs are eager to move from AI experimentation to tangible returns. Here’s how you can do it too, safely.