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Linux Users Get This For Free! Brave Origin Costs $59.99 For Everyone Else

Brave strips out AI, Rewards, Wallet, and VPN, but ad and tracker blocking stay intact for Origin users.

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Distribution Release: KaOS 2026.06

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The KaOS project has announced the launch of KaOS 2026.06 which completes the distribution’s shift to the Dinit init software. “After almost three years of preparation and close the a ye…

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Ubuntu brings Livepatch to arm64 for rebootless kernel updates

Canonical has brought Livepatch to Arm64 devices for the first time, allowing Ubuntu systems on Arm hardware to apply critical kernel security patches without a full reboot. Livepatch is one of Ubuntu’s best hidden security features – it&#82…

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Vendefoul Wolf is a Linux distro that goes against the grain with terrific results

If you’re looking for an operating system that doesn’t play by the rules, Vendefoul Wolf is everything you need and nothing you don’t.

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Enable HEIF/HEIC Photo Image Support in Ubuntu 26.04

Found the image viewers and editors, such as Loupe and GIMP, cannot load HEIF/HEIC images by default in Ubuntu 26.04? Here’s a quick guide show you why and how to fix. Today I found that the default Loupe image viewer in Ubuntu 26.04 could not load my photo images imported from iPhone. It said “Either […]

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FSF Blogs: The Licensing and Compliance Lab: Informing and defending

Source: Planet GNU

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Distribution Release: SteamOS 3.8.10

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. SteamOS, an Arch-based Linux distribution developed by Valve Corporation, has been updated to version 3.8.10. The new release comes with an updated base system and a large number of impr…

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COSMIC desktop update delivers a new system monitor app

A new update to System76’s COSMIC desktop is now rolling out with a new system monitoring tool and a fresh set of fixes and fine-tuning. COSMIC Epoch 1.1.0 also sees the developers behind the Rust-based desktop opting to “[increment] the mi…

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3 ways the new Steam Machine could be a huge win for Linux

Valve has finally released information on the Steam Machine pricing and release timing. Here’s how to get on the waitlist and why Linux users should rejoice.

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FSF Blogs: The Licensing and Compliance Lab: Informing and defending

Source: Planet GNU

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Three Lines of Code Improve Linux Storage Performance

A developer changed three lines of code, giving Linux storage performance a 5% bump.

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No More Reboots During Kernel Patching for ARM64 Systems on Ubuntu

Canonical’s Livepatch finally extends to the platform in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and Ubuntu Core 26.

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Get Linux Certification and Help Fund FOSS Force All at Once!

There are two ways to contribute to FOSS Force. The first way is to make a donation to our GoFundMe FOSS Force 2026 Independence Drive. The other is to sign up for Linux Foundation training, and let the foundation make a “donation” for you.
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Focus blur, nightlight added to Miracle-wm desktop

A new version of miracle-wm, the Wayland compositor built on Mir with an i3/Sway style tiling window manager, has been released. Developer Matthew Kosarek, a Canonical engineer developing this keyboard-driven UX in his free time, says the new v0.1…

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I got a 50% off Fire TV Stick this Prime Day, and I’m watching these top streaming deals

With Amazon Prime Day dropping prices left and right, this is a great time to buy a streaming device, and these prices are hard to beat.

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I always pack this palm-sized Kindle before I leave the house – and it’s under $100 until Prime Day ends

The base-model Kindle is discounted on Amazon Prime Day. Buy one for under $100 before the sale ends.

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AUR Hit Again with Malicious Packages

Once again the Arch User Repository is plagued by a high volume of malicious packages.

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Android 17’s new app Bubbles are a multitasker’s dream – plus 5 other features I love

I tested Android 17 on my Pixel 9 Pro, and these are the six new features that make the biggest difference.

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This 16-inch Acer is the best gaming laptop deal I’ve found for Prime Day

The Acer Predator Helios Neo is a high-end 16-inch gaming laptop that’s $450 off right now – a banger of a deal.

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5 cheap gadgets that will seriously upgrade your home (and they’re on sale)

I’ll never stop recommending these no-fuss, handy gadgets (especially when they’re on sale for Prime Day).

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