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The latest Linux distro to embrace Wayland also makes Arch more accessible

Fast, beautiful, and free to use, the CachyOS distribution gets a big upgrade.

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This new Linux distro folds a gorgeous COSMIC desktop into an immutable Fedora base

Origami Linux feels impressively fast, stable, and secure.

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You can use Slack, Asana, and Figma directly inside Claude now – here’s how

Anthropic is trying to make Claude the primary UI of our working lives.

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How I’m using this $20 smart remote by Amazon to automate my home

The Amazon Basics Smart Remote lets you control and map your Alexa-compatible devices with a single press. Here’s I use mine.

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MX Linux 25.1 Features Dual Init System ISO

The latest release of MX Linux caters to lovers of two different init systems and even offers instructions on how to transition.

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Mecha Comet – Modular Linux Handheld with Snap-On Modules

Linux handhelds are having a moment of late, yet few wear their geek cred as proudly as the Mecha Comet, a new open source, palm-sized computer crowdfunding on Kickstarter. The Mecha Comet is not a phone and it isn’t aiming to replace your your l…

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Distribution Release: DietPi 10.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. DietPi is a Debian-based Linux distribution, primarily developed for single-board computers such as Raspberry Pi, Orange Pi or Odroid. It also supplies builds for 64-bit x86 personal com…

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8 urgent updates your IT playbook needs to survive the AI era

Your playbook for 2026 has several new requirements, but it also builds on previous IT guidelines.

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The best email newsletter software of 2026: Expert tested

I tested the top email newsletter platforms to help you choose the right tool for your business.

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The best private messaging apps of 2026: Expert tested

Here’s our detailed guide to help you find your go-to secured texting app in 2026 and beyond.

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Bye bye, Wi-Fi: How to add a wired network to your home without running Ethernet

Turn your cable outlets into high-speed internet ports with this simple, low-cost adapter – no rewiring required.

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Bye bye, Wi-Fi: This low-cost adapter lets you set up a wired network without running ethernet

Turn your cable outlets into high-speed internet ports with this simple, low-cost adapter – no rewiring necessary.

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DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 1157

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. This week in DistroWatch Weekly:
Review: Setting up a home server
News: Malicious software finds a new way into the Snap store, postmarketOS automates more hardware tests, KDE’s new log…

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Add Custom Toggles to GNOME’s Quick Settings with this Extension

Add custom command and script toggles to GNOME Shell’s Quick Settings menu. Create up to 6 buttons to trigger any action you want, easily and in reach!
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FOSDEM 2026 Tackles Funding and Politics in Open Source

FOSDEM 2026 takes place at the end of this month (January 31 to February 1), as a flock of FOSS enthusiasts, engineers and established companies descend on Brussels, Belgium to chat about all things open-source and Linux. Running annually since 2000, F…

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GIMP 3.0.8 Released with Faster Font Loading, New APIs & Security Fixes

GIMP, the popular GTK-based image editor, released version 3.0.8 last night. The new version of this free open-source image editor might be the final release in the 3.0 series. It primarily includes bug-fixes and performance improvements, while there are also some minor new features. First, it noticeably speeds up the app start-up time for users […]

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The 6 Linux distros I expect to rule 2026 – as someone who’s tested hundreds of them

Which Linux distributions will rise above the competition in 2026 to dethrone the old guard? Here are my picks.

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Add Custom Toggle Buttons to Top-right System Menu (Quick Settings)

Want to add custom ON/OFF toggle buttons to the top-right system menu (aka Quick Settings) in Ubuntu, Fedora Workstation and other Linux with recent GNOME desktop? Here’s an extension can do the job! GNOME since 43 introduced a redesigned system status menu called Quick Settings, allowing to quickly change commonly used settings via ON/OFF toggle […]

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10 ways AI can inflict unprecedented damage in 2026

This year’s cybersecurity threat landscape will be much, much worse than last year, experts warn. Here are 10 areas of vulnerability that deserve every business leader’s attention in 2026.

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Distribution Release: CachyOS 260124

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The CachyOS team has announced the release of an updated ISO image of CachyOS, a Arch-based Linux distribution with the latest KDE Plasma as the chosen desktop on the live image. The new…

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