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This 3-in-1 multi-charger erases desktop cord clutter – and looks great while doing it

Lululook’s Ultra-Rise Qi2 wireless charger looks just as sleek as the competition.

10 useful smart home gadgets that make life so much easier (and are affordable)

After testing hundreds of smart home devices, I rounded up the best options to get started with your smart home without breaking the bank.

US State Colorado Wants Operating Systems to Tell Every App How Old You Are

A bill with a goal and vague language on how to achieve it.

10+ VPN tricks and tips I recommend to everyone (whether for personal or business use)

A VPN isn’t just for privacy. Here are additional settings and features worth exploring.

DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 1161

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. This week in DistroWatch Weekly:
Review: The Guix package manager 1.5.0
News: Gentoo migrating its source mirror, Fedora considers a more informative kernel panic screen, GhostBSD testi…

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS will default to OpenJDK 25

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS ‘Resolute Raccoon’ will use OpenJDK 25 as its default Java version. An expected change as OpenJDK 25 is a long-term support release, as Ubuntu 26.04 is, the bump brings various feature and performance improvements to develo…

parallel @ Savannah: GNU Parallel 20260222 (‘Epstein files’) released [stable]

GNU Parallel 20260222 (‘Epstein files’) has been released. It is available for download at: lbry://@GnuParallel:4

Quote of the month:

  Und die Tage jetzt hab ich GNU parallel für mich entdeckt, auch ne nette Geschichte, gerade wenn’s irgendwelch…

Forget the flagship – this midrange Galaxy checks all the right boxes at less than $200

The Samsung Galaxy A35 isn’t perfect, but its OLED screen, reliable cameras, and two-day battery life make it a great phone for most.

Distribution Release: Lakka 6.1

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Tomáš Kelemen has announced the release of Lakka 6.1, a major new version of the project’s LibreELEC-based Linux distribution that transforms a computer into a full-blown retro-gaming co…

Jack Wallen Speaks Up for FOSS Force’s Independence

Independent FOSS journalism doesn’t fund itself. In this video, FOSS Force Linux apps columnist Jack Wallen makes his pitch for why our 2026 Independence fundraiser deserves your support.
The post Jack Wallen Speaks Up for FOSS Force’s Independence app…

I’ve tested dozens of power stations – this one handled at everything I threw at it

The Bluetti AC180 features up to 1800W of power output and 11 ports with exceptional durability.

Distribution Release: OmegaLinux 2026.02.21

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The developers of OmegaLinux have announced a brand new release, version 2026.02.21. Formerly based on Lubuntu, the new version is a complete rebuild of the project’s lightweight Linux d…

Serious About Learning Linux? Get 15 O'Reilly Linux and DevOps eBooks for Under $25

From command line to Kubernetes and Terraform, this bundle covers a lot!

I replaced my old car charger with this Qi2 device – for less than $20

This ESR Qi2 car charger juices up your phone while holding it securely, even on bumpy roads.

Octave 11.1.0 Released with 11 New Functions & Better HiDPI Support

GNU Octave, the free open-source scientific programming language, released new major 11.1.0 version yesterday. This is the first release in version 11, that introduced many new functions, performance improvements, and some UI changes. First, the new version updated the user interface with new Editor Files tab for the built-in File Browser, option to toggle start-up […]

You’re cleaning your desktop PC wrong: 5 cheap and easy ways to maintain it

Cleaning your PC will keep your hardware running smoothly for years. Here’s how I recommend doing so.

The best WordPress hosting services of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

We tested the best WordPress hosting services that make website management a breeze, with no coding experience required.

FOSS Force’s Top Five Articles — For the Week Ending February 20, 2026

Did you miss this week’s top articles? Here are the five most read article on FOSS Force for the week that just ended.
The post FOSS Force’s Top Five Articles — For the Week Ending February 20, 2026 appeared first on FOSS Force.

A Powerful To-Do App for Android That Collects Absolutely None of Your Data

It handles time tracking, Jira sync, and Pomodoro timers without going after its users' data.

Ghostty terminal is finally adding scrollbar support

Ghostty’s most-thumbed feature request is finally being answered. Yup, scrollbar support is finally coming in Ghostty 1.3 for Linux and macOS.
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